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Tottenham Hotspur are showing keen interest in an Italian international who is in the final few months of his contract, and he comes with an Igor Tudor recommendation.

It has been reported that Spurs explored signing another creative midfield player in January after adding Conor Gallagher to their squad.

The North Londoners may reignite that pursuit at the end of the season, with reports indicating that Tottenham are preparing for an ambitious rebuild of their squad in the summer.

An experienced Serie A star, who is on course to be a free agent in the summer, has now allegedly emerged as a target for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham have set their sights on Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini

According to a report in Calciomercato.it, Spurs are now eyeing a move for Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose current deal at the Italian capital is about to run out in June.

The report says that the Roma captain’s future is ‘up in the air’ at the moment, and he is at a ‘crossroads’ in his career.

Over the last few hours, Tottenham have shown ‘strong interest’ in signing Pellegrini and are ready to launch a ‘decisive attack’.

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It is revealed that the club’s new interim head coach, Igor Tudor, is a big fan of the Azzuri star, and a move for the player could depend on whether the North London club confirm the Croat as their permanent boss.

What is Pellegrini thinking about Spurs’ interest?

Calcimercato.it say that Pellegrini is exploring the idea of ​​leaving Serie A and is ‘very tempted’ by the chance to test himself in the Premier League.

The Giallorossi have begun contacting the attacking midfielder’s representatives over a contract renewal at the Stadio Olimpico.

However, the Italy international is ‘stalling’ on the discussions over a new deal and is waiting to see how things unfold before committing his future to Roma.

After Kota Takai’s poor showing against Eintracht Frankfurt, a new report has shed light on what Borussia Monchengladbach are planning regarding the Tottenham defender.

The Japanese defender, who arrived from Kawasaki Frontale last summer, left Tottenham to join Gladbach on loan in January without making a single appearance for the Lilywhites.

That was partly because Takai was injured for much of the first half of the season, but the centre-back has put those fitness woes behind him and has been getting game time under his belt in the Bundesliga over recent weeks.

The Tottenham youngster delivered a poor showing in the 3-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend, making an error that led to a goal, but his passing and his ability on the ball were still redeeming features of his performance.

Borussia Monchengladbach impressed by Tottenham youngster Kota Takai

According to a report in Rheinische Post, the German club still like what they have seen of their 21-year-old despite his poor outing at Deutsche Bank Park.

They are being measured with their overall assessment of Takai and are not judging him solely on one bad display.

They like the flashes of quality that the Tottenham youngster has shown since his January loan switch.

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In fact, it is asserted that Gladbach have already started thinking about keeping the centre-back at the club beyond the end of this season.

Gladbach are thinking about creative solutions to retain Takai

Rheinische Post make it clear that the Bundesliga club do not have an option to buy the Japan international at the end of the season.

As a result, they are ‘exploring creative scenarios’ to extend Takai’s stay at the Borussia Park beyond the summer.

Liverpool are exploring midfield options ahead of the summer window, and one Tottenham Hotspur youngster has now emerged as a name of interest amid shifting plans at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur have a strong core of young talents in their current first-team squad, even though these talents are not from their academy.

The likes of Archie Gray, 19, and Lucas Bergvall, 20, stand out as ones for the future for Tottenham, given the amount of first-team football they have been exposed to since moving to north London.

Luka Vuskovic in Germany is another exciting youngster on the books of Tottenham – one that continues to impress in the Bundesliga. Of course, these young talents are players Spurs will be desperate to keep.

Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall draws Liverpool transfer interest

A report from TeamTalk has now revealed that Lucas Bergvall is a player on the radar of Premier League heavyweights Liverpool.

It is understood that speculation surrounding the future of Red Star Alexis Mac Allister has forced Arne Slot’s side to consider their midfield options.

Bergvall, who is currently injured and racing against time to be back sometime in March, is now the latest midfielder to come across Liverpool’s radar as they scour Europe for midfield talent.

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Liverpool join Aston Villa and Chelsea in race for Bergvall

Spurs are, of course, in a commanding position here, and it is understood that the fee they would ask for will be designed to deter suitors.

Liverpool are not the only ones showing interest, with Aston Villa also monitoring the Swedish international.

We reported earlier this month that Villa and Chelsea even considered making an offer for Bergvall during the winter window, one that Spurs quickly rebuffed.

Liverpool also had Juventus’ Khephren Thuram on their radar, but the midfielder is set to put pen to paper in Turin as he believes in their long-term project, ending the Reds’ interest in him.

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles on and off the pitch continue to mount, as a key multi-million-pound sponsor is reportedly set to cut ties.

Tottenham Hotspur’s downward trajectory in the Premier League has continued once again this season after a disappointing 17th-place finish in the league last term.

Thomas Frank was brought in to keep Tottenham competitive in the English top flight, but after seven months in the dugout, results and form stayed the same, with two points the difference between 16th-placed Spurs and 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.

After managing just two wins in his last 17 league outings, the Tottenham board concluded enough was enough and handed Frank the sack, before then appointing former Juventus manager Igor Tudor as interim manager.

The 47-year-old is yet to take charge of his first game as Spurs manager, but Tottenham will be hoping he can steady the ship and prevent them from going down.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur have now lost a key sponsor worth millions to the club as they continue to battle relegation and struggle in the transfer market.

It is reported that one of Spurs‘ long-standing key sponsors has already alerted the club that their partnership will cease in the summer, whether or not Tottenham remain in the Premier League.

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Meanwhile, the report claims that others are deliberating whether or not to follow. The name of the sponsor to have notified Tottenham they will be ceasing their partnership is not named by the outlet, who state contract confidentiality as the reason.

It is understood that several factors have played a role in the sponsor’s decision to walk away from their partnership with Tottenham.

The club’s decision to sacrifice the Premier League for the Europa League last season is one that did not go down well with some sponsors, who see the Premier League and its global reach as the core value of their partnerships.

Tottenham’s downward trajectory in the Premier League, a lack of pulling power, empty seats, a toxic atmosphere and a lack of communication are also contributing factors.

‘Many sponsors’ have been dismayed at the lack of communication since Levy’s exit, while some are yet to even meet Vinai Venkatesham or the Lewis family.

This all comes after it was revealed earlier today that Tottenham Hotspur have frozen their season-ticket prices for next season.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs lose additional deals, as ‘at least one’ of the north London club’s remaining sponsors is due to conclude at the end of the season, with no renewal agreement currently in place.

Meanwhile, one other sponsor is thought to be considering their options. It is also reported that a number of the club’s partnership deals include lucrative bonuses based on European qualification that the club look almost certain to miss out on, given their league struggles this season.

There are claims that some of Spurs’ sponsors have relegation renegotiation and termination clauses in their contracts, which would leave a massive financial hole for the club to fill.

Tottenham Hotspur could find themselves on the receiving end of interest from Atletico Madrid on two counts this summer.

With the summer window fast approaching, Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to strengthen their first-team squad instead of weakening it.

Adding depth to their attack, midfield, and defence should be the top priority, given how frequently the club is hit with injuries.

At the moment, Spurs are without 12 first-team players – almost a full squad – one that will be complete should a goalkeeper pick up an injury, leaving them with a desperate need for much-needed depth.

Tottenham transfer latest as Richarlison is targeted by Atletico Madrid

The summer window is the perfect opportunity to strengthen, but a few Tottenham stars could well be on their way out as well.

According to Fichajes, it is understood that Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Spurs forward Richarlison this summer.

The Brazilian has managed seven goals in 21 appearances in the Premier League this season, but is currently sidelined due to injury.

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Richarlison’s contract is set to expire next summer, leaving this window as one of the few where Tottenham can demand a huge fee for him.

It is explained that Diego Simeone has already given his approval to a move for the Spurs forward, as he believes he can bring intensity, mobility and aggression to the forward line, while Spurs are also open to negotiations over a deal.

Spurs’ stance as Atletico Madrid remains interested in Cristian Romero

Reports linking Richarlison with a move away from Tottenham are nothing new, but each time such rumours emerge, the Brazilian shows he is committed to Spurs, refuting such claims.

It is even rumoured that Richarlison has a verbal agreement with Spurs to leave for £21.8m, and it is claimed that he is willing to hold talks with Flamengo if they meet that valuation.

Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, is not just looking to poach Richarlison away from Spurs, as Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is also on their radar.

However, despite Atleti’s interest in Romero, it is understood that the Spurs do not plan to sell the Argentine centre-back this summer.

Opta’s Supercomputer has revealed the chances of Tottenham Hotspur beating their North London rivals Arsenal for the first time in nearly four years.

The North London derby is historically dominated by the home side, but things have changed over the last few years.

Arsenal have beaten Tottenham in their last three visits to N17, and the Lilywhites are currently on a three-game losing streak against their fiercest rivals.

The Gunners come into Sunday’s game wounded, having dropped two points against Wolves, and Spurs have an opportunity to further dent their title hopes.

Arsenal are overwhelming favourites to win at Tottenham

Opta’s Supercomputer has installed Mikel Arteta’s men as big favourites to make it four wins from four visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The data analysis platform gives the away side a 60 per cent chance of taking all three points against Spurs on Sunday.

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In contrast, Tottenham are given just a 19.3 per cent chance of winning, which is less than a third of their opponents’ probability, while the likelihood of a draw is given as 20.6 per cent.

Could Igor Tudor inject fresh energy into a struggling Spurs side?

Igor Tudor has said that Tottenham will be brave in the North London derby, insisting that his side will play in a way that fans can get behind.

That would be music to the ears of the Spurs faithful, who have had little to cheer at home all season.

Given the change in management, one would expect to see the atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to be much better than it has been for much of the campaign.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has made a confident statement ahead of a potential Champions League round of 16 showdown with Tottenham Hotspur.

The focus of new Spurs interim boss Igor Tudor will be on domestic matters for now as the Lilywhites attempt to get themselves out of relegation trouble.

However, the Champions League will be on the back of the mind of the Tottenham squad and the coaching staff, with a round of 16 tie coming up in a few weeks.

Spurs know they will play one of Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, or Club Brugge in the next round, and they have now got closer to finding out who their opponents will be.

Okan Buruk reminds Tottenham that they lost to Galatasaray

Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the first leg at Club Brugge, with the La Liga side thus well placed to qualify for the R16 stage.

Galatasaray are in an even better position after thumping Juventus 5-2, which means that they now have to just avoid losing by more than two goals at the Allianz Stadium next week to seal progression.

The winner of one of these two playoff ties will face Spurs while the other will face Liverpool in the next round, but Buruk is not scared of either Premier League club.

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The Galatasaray boss said after his side’s thumping win against Juve (via talkSPORT): “I hope that we will pass this play-off and we will play against Tottenham or Liverpool, I don’t know.

“Last year, we played against Tottenham, we beat them 3-2, this year, we played against Liverpool, and we beat them 1-0. I hope one of them, I don’t know which one will come, but we have good memories against these two teams.”

Buruk shoots warning about Galatasaray’s strength at home

The 52-year-old is aware that his side still has work to do in the second leg in Turin and insists they will not take their eye off the ball.

He also made it clear that the clubs that come to Rams Park will find it easy to deal with the atmosphere in Istanbul.

The Turkish coach added: “It was a historic night for Galatasaray, the players and for me. I was a football player, played in Italy for Inter, where we were rivals with Juventus, it was always a hard game.

“And last night to win 5-2… after the first half it was 1-2, the second was 4-0 to us, it was an amazing result for the first game. The Champions League is another level but to win against this level of team like Juve, it’s an amazing night for Turkish football.

“We analysed very well about the opposite team, but the atmosphere of the stadium in Istanbul is a big experience. You have to be there and feel the atmosphere…it affects our game, we are defending together, we are attacking together and we had a great night.

“The players are always waiting for the Champions League games, they concentrate more than the Turkish league, all players, everything was perfect.

“We have to start 0-0 in the second leg, we need to start without anything from the first game and beat them there. This was our first half, we will play our second half now.”

Igor Tudor’s first north London derby in charge is fast approaching. With Tottenham Hotspur looking to end a long wait for Premier League bragging rights, we have now predicted how Spurs could line up against Arsenal on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to get the better of their bitter rivals Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League since May 2022 on Sunday.

This feels like the best time for Spurs to take on the Gunners as Mikel Arteta’s men are not in the best of form following back-to-back draws to Brentford and bottom-of-the-table Wolves.

Arsenal were two goals up against Wolves and let their lead slip in the dying moments, making that the first time a top-of-the-table side has lost a two-goal lead to a bottom-of-the-table side.

Igor Tudor will no doubt back himself to get a result in front of his home crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend, with pressure mounting on Arteta’s men as their lead at the top continues to shrink.

With the derby a few days away, we have now attempted to predict how Igor Tudor could line his team up on Sunday evening.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: We do not expect Tudor to make any change in that goalkeeper spot, and so Vicario should start here.

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Centre-back – Joao Palhinha: With the Italian preferring a back three, we expect Palhinha to be used as the third centre-back since Cristian Romero remains suspended.

Centre-back – Radu Dragusin: The Romanian should start in this one for Tottenham, and the hope will be that he can keep his concentration and avoid any lapses.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman will be key to this setup as his pace will be valuable alongside his set-piece threat in the opposition box.

Right wing-back – Archie Gray: It remains to be seen if Pedro Porro will be fit enough to return to the side for this encounter. If he is unfit, then we expect Archie Gray to continue in that wing-back position.

Pivot midfielder – Conor Gallagher: In the middle of the park, options remain very limited for Tudor, with Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall injured, and, as a result, Gallagher should continue in that position.

Pivot midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Yves Bissouma is another option for the second holding midfield role, but we expect Tudor to turn to Sarr, who is sure to give much running and pressing power.

Left wing-back – Djed Spence: Destiny Udogie picked up an injury against United and remains sidelined, and that should see Spence continue to hold down the fort on the left, at least for now.

Number 10 – Xavi Simons: It was revealed that the Dutchman did not take any days off despite Tottenham handing five days off to their stars. Simons spent his time on the training field instead and, with such commitment, we expect the midfielder to be handed a start for the first time in the north London derby.

Second striker – Randal Kolo Muani: The former Juventus man could be used as a second striker as well in this clash, and his versatility should also allow for tactical flexibility in the game, should Tudor look to change shape to a 3-4-1-2 formation.

Tottenham go into the North London Derby with a number of serious injuries, but Arsenal have a couple of fresh concerns themselves.

Obviously, Spurs want to beat Arsenal every single time they play, but there is an added incentive this weekend. Not only would three points help Tottenham’s relegation fight, but it would also put a dent in the Gunners’ title charge.

This week, Arsenal dropped points yet again, letting a two-goal lead slip against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. Man City are gaining on Mikel Arteta’s team, and we all know how this story usually plays out.

Tottenham’s recent record against Arsenal does not make for pleasant reading, though, and it’s no secret that Spurs are struggling with a few injuries. Here are all the players set to miss out.

Tottenham’s injury list is slowly improving

Tottenham have ten players missing through injury right now, plus Cristian Romero, who is still serving a suspension after his red card against Man United.

Long-term absentees James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski will miss out, while Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, and Rodrigo Bentancur are not expected back until the end of the season.

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Mohammed Kudus is out until after the international break, while Lucas Bergvall’s recovery will be quicker than expected, but he could still be another month away from a return.

Meanwhile, Destiny Udogie and Kevin Danso are still a few weeks off full fitness. Pedro Porro is touch-and-go ahead of the weekend, but the one bit of good news is that Richarlison has been back in training this week.

Arsenal concern over Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard

Arsenal fans have been bemoaning their own injury woes, but it’s nothing compared to the situation at Spurs.

Before the Wolves game, the Gunners had four players on their injury list: Max Dowman, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino. However, the latter is the only one certain to miss the North London Derby. Dowman, Odegaard, and Havertz are all expected to be just about ready by Sunday.

However, Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are a concern after the game against Wolves. Saka limped off in the 73rd minute, but is thought to be fine for Sunday’s match, while Trossard, who replaced Saka on the night, was also forced off with an injury.

Obviously, being without Trossard is a real blow for Arsenal. If Saka’s condition were to be worse than first suspected, the Gunners would be in real trouble.

Ange Postecoglou has opened up on one lingering regret from his time at Tottenham ahead of this weekend’s North London derby.

The 199th north London derby is set to take centre stage this weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs have come out on top 61 times, while Arsenal have claimed 85 victories.

However, this time around, both sides arrive in patchy form, but there is no denying that the red half of north London is in a far stronger position, sitting top of the Premier League table.

Spurs, by contrast, are 16th and just five points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United, having managed just two wins from their last 17 outings.

Ange Postecoglou wanted to win a North London Derby with Tottenham

Spurs are in desperate need of a spark, and having a new manager before this clash could well provide some much-needed bounce.

However, Igor Tudor is set to have his work cut out as Tottenham have yet to secure a competitive win in the Premier League against the Gunners since May 2022, a victory that came under Italian boss Antonio Conte.

Thomas Frank was well beaten in the reverse fixture 4-1, while Ange Postecoglou failed to get a result during his time in north London, with his best result being a draw.

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The former Tottenham manager, speaking on The Overlap, has now revealed his Arsenal regret during his time at Tottenham, admitting he wished he had secured a derby victory and explaining what the fixture means to supporters.

Postecoglou said: “It is probably my one regret that I did not win one. I would have loved to have another crack at it. I would have loved to have won it because I know what it would mean to the supporters.

“I thought there was a rivalry when you are inside it and this game will come at a pretty pivotal time for the club (Tottenham). If you are talking about something to spark, the north London derby that is more of a spark you are lighting a flame there.”

Igor Tudor can ignite Spurs season with statement win over Arsenal

Given the intense rivalry between the two sides, Postecoglou is right in his assessment that a victory here could well prove to be a big turning point for Tottenham.

New boss Tudor could also quickly make himself a cult hero in his first game in charge, should he mastermind a victory over the Gunners and add to their misery.

While Spurs might be down there in the league, many fans will no doubt find joy in putting a big dent in the title aspirations of their bitter rivals, who are desperate to bring an end to a 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

Tottenham head into this weekend’s clash well rested after a 12-day break, whereas their bitter rivals Arsenal have played three times in the space of ten days ahead of the fixture.