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Following a frustrating 2-2 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur must now find a way to turn their improved performance into three points as they prepare for a trip to Molineux. If De Zerbi can get his starting XI right, Spurs could well be on course for a win, and we have identified the Tottenham line-up we want to see against Wolves.

Pedro Porro made it clear, following the stalemate, that Spurs cannot afford to dwell too much on missed opportunities.

The focus must now turn to their next Premier League outing, where they take on a Wolverhampton Wanderers side who are also struggling for consistency.

Both sides head into the clash in poor form, with Wolves winless in their last three outings. Tottenham are also enduring a difficult period and remain winless in their last 15 attempts in 2026, making this fixture a crucial moment for the campaign.

Despite the late heartbreak of a Georginio Rutter equaliser, the draw against Brighton should serve as a confidence booster for the Lilywhites, who looked much better in that game than they have all year.

If the men under Roberto De Zerbi can replicate a similar level of performance, they could well be on course to secure their first win of the calendar year and keep their survival hopes alive.

Team selection will play a vital role in the outcome of this fixture, and we have now named the Tottenham XI we are desperate to see against Wolves.

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Tottenham face Wolves test as De Zerbi weighs up lineup decision

There is no denying that De Zerbi got a lot of things right regarding his tactical setup against Brighton.

Tottenham looked like a much better team from defence to attack as they pressed as a unit, and there was plenty of interesting combination play on display, especially down the left flank.

We believe that if De Zerbi can keep five top performers from the Brighton game in the side for the Wolves trip, Spurs could walk away with all three points.

This forms the basis for the lineup we want to see next weekend, where we simply want to see the back four remain unchanged despite the mistake made by Kevin Danso.

While there is a possibility of Guglielmo Vicario returning to the starting lineup, we would rather Spurs stick with Antonin Kinsky, who has barely put a foot wrong.

Ahead of him, a back four of Porro, Danso, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie should remain. Udogie has been immense on the left and linked up well with Dominic Solanke and Simons, so it only makes sense for that partnership to develop.

Mathys Tel and Conor Gallagher must start for Spurs against Wolves

Midfield is where De Zerbi might be tempted to change things, but at the moment, we do not see the need for him to do so.

Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Conor Gallagher all worked well against Brighton, and we want to see them continue in the centre of the pitch for Tottenham.

It is a move away from the youthful exuberance we have been used to seeing since the turn of the year, but there is no denying that the more experienced players improved the display in the middle of the park.

Bissouma’s ball-winning capabilities alongside the composure of Bentancur were crucial in the last outing, and long may that continue.

Gallagher probably had his best game in a Spurs shirt in a more advanced role, bringing some much-needed energy to the attack, where he also helped with the pressing.

In the front line, we would love to see Simons keep his place in the side, where he is given the license to roam and create. That freedom saw the 22-year-old grab a goal and an assist against the Seagulls and hopefully he continues to build on that momentum.

Solanke did not grab a goal last time out, but his display was much better than what we saw against Sunderland. He is getting into a fine rhythm, and his hold-up play is currently better than anything else Spurs have at the moment.

Alongside him, however, we expect to see a change with Randal Kolo Muani being dropped for Mathys Tel.

The Parisian forward has barely had an impact on the attack and we believe that after two sub-par displays, Muani should be dropped for Tel, who should bring a new dimension with his directness and dribbling.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for survival has taken another twist, with Nottingham Forest’s 4-1 win over Burnley piling pressure on their final run of fixtures, and we have now compared Spurs’ Premier League run-in with their relegation rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion was not enough to see them leapfrog out of the bottom three this gameweek, despite having played a game more than West Ham United, who play tonight.

A victory in the Hammers’ clash against Crystal Palace will see Spurs go four points adrift of safety with just five games to go.

However, safety is still very much possible for Tottenham, who must secure at least nine more points from their final 15, with such a feat more or less guaranteeing their survival.

Still, it is not entirely in Tottenham’s hands, as they will need their relegation rivals, Nottingham Forest and West Ham, to drop more points than them in the Premier League run-in.

Unfortunately for Spurs, in the last two weeks, Forest have managed to pick up more points than they have, drawing when Tottenham lost last weekend and winning this weekend when Spurs drew.

Forest’s win against Burnley has now seen their chances of getting relegated drop significantly as they push to stay safe.

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With everything still to play for, the final games of the season for West Ham, Tottenham and Forest remain crucial, and we have now compared the fixtures of each of these sides.

Tottenham fixtures compared with West Ham and Nottingham Forest run-in

Tottenham Hotspur’s remaining Premier League fixtures

West Ham United’s remaining Premier League fixtures

Nottingham Forest’s remaining Premier League fixtures

Tottenham Hotspur may have finally found the creativity they have been craving following a standout display from Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Roberto De Zerbi will most certainly have been pleased with several aspects of his side’s display against an in-form Brighton side on Saturday evening.

Tottenham were much more solid in different aspects of their game, and that improvement saw them score two goals and take the lead twice against the Seagulls.

However, they were disappointingly pegged back late on by Georginio Rutter after a costly error from Kevin Danso, forcing Tottenham to settle for a 2-2 draw. Nonetheless, it is a performance Spurs can build on, and De Zerbi has several players to thank for their display.

Tottenham midfield boost as Rodrigo Bentancur impresses

We have highlighted five players we believe must start against Wolves this weekend if Tottenham are to secure a victory.

Amongst our picks was Rodrigo Bentancur, who was superb for Spurs in the game against Brighton, putting in a top display despite only just returning from injury after being out for three months.

The Uruguayan brought composure to the centre of the field, just as Spurs fans had predicted he would with his display against Brighton.

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A look at his underlying numbers only strengthens how good Bentancur’s performance was. According to stats from SofaScore, he managed a pass accuracy of 85.7 per cent from his 51 touches.

Not only that, but Bentancur contributed in several other aspects of his game, putting in four tackles, making 12 defensive contributions and winning 5/6 ground duels.

Rodrigo Bentancur vs Brighton stats

Yves Bissouma impact highlights Spurs midfield balance

Alongside him was Yves Bissouma, who came into the clash against Brighton in similar conditions, having been absent for quite some time.

Still, he was also immense in his performance, as he shielded the back four of Tottenham while also being capable on the ball.

He managed fewer touches than Bentancur with 29, but he had a pass accuracy of 91.7%. The influence of the two players, and the care they showed on the ball, no doubt prevented Spurs from conceding too many chances.

Brighton had just two big chances all game, with one of their goals coming from a brilliant volley from Kaoru Mitoma and the other from a Spurs mistake.

Given how impressive the pair were, we would not be surprised if De Zerbi turns to them again against Wolves this weekend.

Troy Parrott’s resurgence away from Tottenham Hotspur has not gone unnoticed, and his form could yet force a rethink in north London.

Not many former Tottenham Hotspur players who have departed the club will be looking back now and regretting their decision, given the precarious situation in which Spurs find themselves.

At the moment, Tottenham are in a crisis as they risk losing their Premier League status with five games left to play, while they sit in the bottom three.

For a club that secured European triumph last campaign to have fallen so drastically is nothing short of abysmal and illustrates just how badly things have turned for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham could utilise Troy Parrott transfer clause as £6.7m deal pays off

Amongst those to have departed from Spurs in recent years is Troy Parrott, who, after several loan spells away from the club, secured a permanent transfer in the summer of 2024, joining Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in a £6.7 million deal.

Tottenham managed to secure a 20 per cent sell-on clause in the transfer of Parrot, and the recent performances of the Irishman could well spark Spurs into action this summer window.

Parrott has now etched his name into a list of countless players who have departed Tottenham and gone on to win a trophy after an impressive display in the KNVB Cup final against NEC Nijmegen.

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The former Spurs man was on target, scoring the final goal of the match, and he also managed an assist for the strike of Peer Koopmeiners to make it 3-0 to AZ Alkmaar with 15 minutes remaining.

You can watch his performance and goal here as he continues to prove his clinical nature in front of the goal.

Beyond the cup final, the overall display of Parrott this season is nothing short of impressive, with the forward managing 41 goal involvements in 45 games, 30 of which are goals alongside 11 assists.

It is claimed by football.london that the former Tottenham man is now on the radar of a host of clubs across Europe, with Napoli, Real Betis, Bayer Leverkusen and Ajax all credited with interest.

Spurs must monitor Troy Parrott’s progress as interest grows from Napoli and Ajax

When you include his international goals, Parrott is up to 47 goal involvements, a tally that leaves him with the fifth most goals of any player across the top 15 leagues in Europe.

For some context, the top scorer for Spurs has managed just 10 goals all season as Richarlison leads the line, highlighting the lack of productivity currently at the disposal of Roberto De Zerbi.

Fortunately for Tottenham, it is also reported by football.london that Troy Parrott would be keen on a return to north London, regardless of Spurs’ top-flight status, if he were to get the chance to show what he can do in their shirt.

He currently has a Transfermarkt value of €22 million (£18.3 million), a figure that has been on the rise since he moved to AZ Alkmaar, and it will not be a surprise if that value soars even further.

However, Spurs could secure his services at a discount as Parrott has proved his worth after being sold by the club, and the North London side could do a lot worse than looking at bringing him home, especially with that 20 per cent discount helping the finances.

Given the current lack of goals in the side, a homecoming for a player in such prolific form would be a logical step for the hierarchy to consider.

If there is one metaphor that describes the reality of being a Tottenham Hotspur fan for the last few years it’s probably the 90s classic Groundhog Day. But instead of Bill Murray stuck in a time loop, it’s a fanbase of millions forced to watch a club in a cycle of structural mismanagement and perpetual failure.

After last weekend’s performance against Sunderland, we’ve been left wondering just how many ways are there left to describe how awful Tottenham Hotspur have been this season.

Their two-all draw at home to Brighton does change the narrative ever so slightly but is yet unclear how exactly.

It remains to be seen whether it will be remembered as the first bit of fight and genuine competitiveness that Spurs showed in their push onto eventual league safety; or whether Spurs’ inability to hold on to their lead will have precipitated their downfall and demotion…

But what we now know is that Spurs’ game against Brighton has probably been their most spirited performance this calendar year, if not the entire season altogether.

For their troubles Tottenham have been awarded a point (although all three were up for grabs) but they are still languishing in the relegation zone, just a point behind West Ham in 17th, their closest relegation rival.

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Spurs’ result against Brighton marks a repeat of a scenario we’ve seen on repeat this season. They fail to win another must win game, they cross a line in the sand, a new one is drawn and the stakes get higher.

First, it was a loss to West Ham at home back in January, when 10 points still separated the two teams and the Hammers looked nailed on for relegation. A loss away at Fulham, then at home to Crystal Palace. Then, the entirety of Tottenham rallied in a truly unprecedented way to show support before their fixture against Nottingham Forest. That too proved feckless as Spurs lost by three goals to nil.

Now Spurs take their plight to the Molineux to try and avoid the most embarrassing relegation in Premier League history.

The verdict, of course, has not yet fallen. But the tightrope to safety grows ever thinner and more precarious, as Nottingham Forest’s win over Burnley extended their gap to the drop zone to 5 points, and a West Ham win would give Spurs no space to breathe at all.

But, aside from relegation, what Tottenham Hotspur are really up against is poor leadership and a lack of a coherent footballing strategy. And unless one is implemented, they will continue to spiral downwards.

How did Tottenham get here?

For years the managerial appointments swung from one tactical extreme to another. The resulting squad is one which doesn’t fit any manager or playing style.

Fans were led to believe that the appointment of Ange Postecoglou in 2023 was the beginning of a new and holistic footballing strategy where no one manager was bigger than the project.

But the departure from a coherent strategy couldn’t have been more stark when defensively minded Thomas Frank was appointed as the successor to the ultra-attacking Postecoglou.

The club’s insistence that, according to their hiring criteria, Thomas Frank was an attacking coach (as per CEO Vinai Venkatesham), could only suggest that their hiring criteria were poorly developed. Their reticence to sack the Dane despite showing no tactical development across his spell in charge could only suggest a lack of clear internal footballing expectations placed on the manager.

While on the surface, the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi is a step in the right direction, reports that he arrives at Spurs in an “Alex Ferguson role,” with extensive influence over transfer policy, suggest that Spurs remain directionless, depending on one man to dictate the vision for the entire club.

What’s next for Spurs?

The real solution lies in building a boardroom structure that is balanced, collaborative, and resilient— providing a vision greater than the ideas of any one person and one that can maintain continuity for that vision even as those in charge change.

Wolves away is yet another game in a series of must-wins. De Zerbi put his trust in the players, proclaiming that the team is capable of winning five games in a row. It’s hard to see what gives him the confidence. But it doesn’t matter how Tottenham avoid relegation. It only matters what they do after.

Tottenham Hotspur have received an update on the future of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who has been heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites.

According to reports from Italy, Guglielmo Vicario has already agreed personal terms with Inter Milan ahead of a potential £17m switch to the San Siro in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur will thus need to sign a new number one this summer, and a French international is thought to be on their summer wishlist.

It was reported last month that Spurs are keen to poach Lucas Chevalier this summer, just a year on from the goalkeeper’s switch from Lille to PSG.

A new report in RMC Sport has now provided an update on Chevalier, who has served as a backup to Matvey Safonov over recent months.

The 24-year-old has not started a game for PSG since their 1-0 win over Auxerre on January 23rd, but it is revealed that Luis Enrique could give him a start in one of the club’s two upcoming clashes against FC Nantes and Angers.

The report says that this will boost Chevalier’s chances of making it into France’s World Cup squad this summer.

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It is explained that once the season comes to a close, the former Lille man will analyse his debut campaign in Paris and will also wait from a decision from the club’s hierarchy.

The outlet claims that Tottenham have made contact to ask about the goalkeeper’s situation, and the France international could study the proposals that come his way this summer if his situation at PSG does not change over the coming weeks.

Spurs suffer blow in pursuit of another Ligue 1 goalkeeper

Chevalier is not the only Ligue 1 shot-stopper in Tottenham’s sights, with reports indicating that Spurs are also plotting a move for Lens’ Robin Risser.

However, last week, Risser dealt a blow to Tottenham by making it clear that he does not want a summer move.

The 21-year-old, who has been one of the standout goalkeepers in the French top-flight this term, asserted that he is convinced that he will still be at Stade Bollaert-Delelis next season.

Everton have set their sights on a senior Tottenham Hotspur star as the Lilywhites fight to stay in the Premier League.

The expectation is that there will be plenty of arrivals and departures at Tottenham this summer, with the club ready to undertake an ambitious rebuild of its squad.

Roberto De Zerbi has been given plenty of power in Spurs’ squad building, and the Italian will be keen to reshape the squad to suit his style of play.

However, it has been suggested that one player who has started in both games under the 46-year-old so far is now being targeted by a Premier League rival.

Everton eyeing move to sign Conor Gallagher from Tottenham

Some experts have said that Spurs would be open to cashing on Conor Gallagher this summer despite just paying £35m to sign him from Atletico Madrid in January.

Football Insider have now revealed that Everton are keeping close tabs on the Tottenham midfielder ahead of the summer window.

The report claims that David Moyes is a ‘big admirer’ of Gallagher and wants to add him to his squad ahead of next season.

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However, it is revealed that the Toffees are expected to pursue a loan deal with an obligation to buy in 2027 rather than a straight transfer, as they have a limited transfer budget for this summer.

Gallagher has impressed under Roberto De Zerbi

In his first week at Tottenham, De Zerbi admitted that he loved watching Gallagher at Chelsea prior to the midfielder’s switch to Spain in 2024.

Subsequently, the Spurs boss suggested that he intends to play the 25-year-old in his best position to get the best out of him.

The England international delivered what was arguably his best performance for Tottenham against Brighton on Saturday, which would certainly not harm his chances of remaining at N17 next season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Marcos Senesi may have just got easier following the latest update from Italy about the centre-back.

Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over the past few weeks suggesting that Tottenham are in close contact with Senesi’s representatives regarding a free transfer to N17 this summer.

Last Friday, David Ornstein revealed that Tottenham had moved into pole position to land Senesi and were holding advanced talks over signing the Argentine.

However, the journalist made clear that nothing is agreed yet and that the defender’s move to N17 would be contingent on the Lilywhites remaining in the Premier League.

Juventus will no longer challenge Tottenham for Marcos Senesi

The North Londoners are expected to face plenty of competition for the centre-back, with Juventus named as one of the clubs battling Spurs for Senesi’s signature.

However, TuttoMercatoWeb have now revealed that while Juve are keen on adding a top centre-back to their squad this summer to partner Gleison Bremer, the Bournemouth man is no longer at the top of their wishlist.

This is because manager Luciano Spalletti does not consider the 28-year-old as a ‘top player’ or automatic starter in his defence, with the Bianconeri only seeing Senesi as an option in the event of Lloyd Kelly’s departure.

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As a result, the Serie A giants are not expected to submit a bid for the Cherries star, which comes as good news for the Lilywhites.

Spurs face competition from Premier League clubs for Senesi

TMW say that the race for the centre-back’s signature is heating up, and there could be an ‘auction’ between Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester United, all of whom are fans of the player.

However, according to a recent update by Ben Jacobs, Chelsea and Liverpool are not expected to challenge Spurs for Senesi, despite being initially credited with an interest in the defender.

Ally McCoist has revealed whether he believes Tottenham Hotspur have the tools to get out of their current relegation mess after being held to a 2-2 draw against Brighton.

The Spurs fans, players and Roberto De Zerbi thought that the Lilywhites had finally got the monkey off their back by winning their first league game in 2026 as the clock counted down to full-time against Brighton.

However, heartbreakingly for Tottenham, the Seagulls equalised deep into stoppage time, which has ensured that the North Londoners remain in the drop zone.

De Zerbi’s men now have just five league games to mount a great escape, and one pundit is not sure they have the capabilities to do so.

Ally McCoist sees no signs that Tottenham can pick up the wins they need

Ally McCoist fears that Tottenham are simply running out of matches to pick up the points they need to move out of the bottom three.

He pointed out that the Lilywhites’ relegation rivals are all picking up good results, and suggested that Spurs have shown few signs that they are capable of stringing wins together.

McCoist told talkSPORT Breakfast: “Tottenham are running out of games, and the teams around them are winning games, whether it’s Leeds or Forest.

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“But the fact of the matter is that it is the second point Tottenham have taken in nine games; they haven’t won a league game this year. So what makes us think they’re going to pick up 10 out of 15 points?

“I know they might not have to if West Ham don’t pick up points, but they’re certainly going to need a vast improvement because Forest and Leeds keep picking up points.”

De Zerbi is confident of Spurs’ survival after performance against Brighton

Despite the heartbreak that Tottenham suffered at the end of Saturday’s clash, their new boss saw plenty of positives in their performance.

In fact, De Zerbi has asserted Spurs are capable of winning all five of their remaining matches if they play with the same spirit and mentality they showed against Brighton.

Tottenham Hotspur are pressing forward with a move for a midfielder who is considered surplus to requirements at Man United, but the Lilywhites may have a big hurdle to overcome.

Roberto De Zerbi looks set to undertake a rebuild of the Tottenham squad ahead of his first full season in charge, but the Italian will first have to keep the club in the Premier League.

Reports indicated that Spurs have already started making plans regarding their midfield ahead of the summer window.

A Man United star, who has found game time hard to come by under Michael Carrick, is on the North London club’s radar, but a deal for him will not be straightforward.

Clubs from around Europe eyeing Tottenham target Manuel Ugarte

Over recent weeks, it has been reported that Tottenham are plotting a move for Manuel Ugarte, who is expected to depart Old Trafford this summer.

Reports indicate that Spurs can land the Uruguay international for £35m this summer, but Ben Jacobs has now revealed that many clubs across Europe have also entered the race for the 25-year-old.

Jacobs told The United Stand: “I am told that Manuel Ugarte is very likely to leave Manchester United. I have been reporting that for quite some time, but he has options abroad as well, in Italy, Ajax are still very interested too. The Galatasaray links have not gone away. Monaco have made an enquiry too.”

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One factor could lead Ugarte to snub Spurs

Tottenham and Newcastle are the two Premier League sides credited with an interest in the Man United star, but Jacobs suggests that both clubs could fall short in their transfer pursuit.

This is because Ugarte is said to be prioritising clubs that can offer him Champions League football.