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Tottenham Hotspur remain keen to keep Micky van de Ven in north London, but Manchester United and Liverpool continue to show strong interest despite Spurs’ steep asking price for the defender.

There is no denying that the focus at Tottenham Hotspur remains on securing their Premier League status, with three games left to play this season.

Should Tottenham avoid relegation to the Championship, their summer transfer plans could look very different, as could the number of exits from north London.

Spurs Web has already put together a list of 10 players who could be headed out of north London should Tottenham become a Championship side next season, and among them is Micky van de Ven.

Tottenham set Micky van de Ven asking price amid transfer interest

van de Ven has certainly attracted interest in recent months, with Manchester United, Liverpool and clubs in Spain all continuing to monitor his situation closely.

Spurs will hope to keep hold of the Dutchman, but failure to secure Premier League football will only make that task more difficult.

TeamTalk is now reporting that Van de Ven faces a major decision over his future this summer as Manchester United and Liverpool weigh up big-money approaches.

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Tottenham are said to value the defender between £60m and £90m, depending on which division they are in next season.

Regardless, that valuation has done little to put Liverpool and United off, with both clubs remaining keen.

Liverpool reportedly views Van de Ven as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk and wants the pair to play together next season, while Manchester United are looking to strengthen defensively and sees the Spurs star as an ideal fit for their backline.

Spurs still have hope of keeping Micky van de Ven

It is claimed that a move to Merseyside will be the more appealing option for Van de Ven, with the defender understood to be a Liverpool supporter who would prioritise a switch to Anfield should the opportunity arise.

However, a move to Manchester United has not been completely ruled out, with the Dutchman believed to be intrigued by the prospect of playing under ambitious ownership.

Tottenham are also still firmly in the picture, with Roberto De Zerbi’s influence viewed as crucial. Should the Italian help Spurs secure their Premier League status and provide assurances that the squad will be strengthened this summer, Van de Ven could decide to remain in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s search for attacking reinforcements is only just getting started, with fresh reports suggesting Spurs are now targeting Benjamin Nygren, who has 28 goal involvements this season.

Tottenham Hotspur only invested in the signing of a new number 10 last summer when they brought in Xavi Simons for £51m.

There is no denying that James Maddison’s ACL injury, picked up during pre-season ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, was one of the major reasons behind that move.

Unfortunately for Spurs, Simons has now suffered a similar fate and is set to miss the rest of the current season, with the midfielder not expected back until 2027.

Tottenham target Benjamin Nygren transfer from Celtic

TeamTalk is now reporting that Tottenham have set their sights on another attacking midfielder ahead of next season.

It is claimed that Celtic star Benjamin Nygren is on Spurs’ radar, with the north London side viewing him as a cost-effective option and keen on securing his services.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a stellar campaign, earning Celtic’s Player of the Year award after scoring 20 goals.

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Given Tottenham’s lack of goals this season, it is no surprise to see them linked with a player capable of consistently finding the back of the net.

Spurs face competition for Benjamin Nygren deal

Spurs Web has also revealed that Nygren could be available for a relatively modest fee, with Celtic believed to value the attacking midfielder at around £26m.

In terms of wages, Nygren also fits Tottenham’s structure, with the midfielder currently earning £20,000 per week – a figure Spurs are reportedly willing to quadruple.

However, Tottenham will not have a free run at the versatile attacker, who is also capable of operating in central midfield and out wide.

Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth and Valencia have all shown interest in Nygren, while Celtic are reportedly open to selling as they look to generate significant funds for their own transfer business.

Tottenham Hotspur return to action with momentum building, as they look to extend their recent run and edge closer to safety in a crucial clash against Leeds United. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Leeds.

There is only one thing better than back-to-back wins at Tottenham Hotspur this season, and that is three wins on the bounce.

That is exactly what Roberto De Zerbi’s men will be chasing when they face Leeds United this gameweek, as they continue their fight for survival.

The last time the two sides met, Spurs came away with three points, having beaten Daniel Farke’s men at Elland Road.

However, with the stakes of avoiding relegation on the line, the task remains the same as Spurs look to do the double over the newly promoted side.

When and where Tottenham vs Leeds takes place

Tottenham will take on Leeds United on Monday, 11 May 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK time).

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How to watch Tottenham vs Leeds live on TV

For supporters in the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Spurs team news vs Leeds

Coming into this encounter, Tottenham’s team news largely remains unchanged. Micky van de Ven and Rodrigo Bentancur have seen their knocks eased following the game against Aston Villa, and both should be in the line-up on Monday.

Elsewhere, the injury situation remains the same, with Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert and Guglielmo Vicario all sidelined.

James Maddison could once again be named on the bench, but it remains to be seen whether he features. Dominic Solanke is close to a return.

For Leeds United, Gabriel Gudmundsson is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Ilia Gruev remains unavailable due to a meniscus injury.

Tottenham face a pivotal moment in relegation battle

This is certainly a big game for Tottenham, who, before kicking a ball, could find themselves back in the relegation zone should West Ham United beat Arsenal on Sunday.

On the flip side, Spurs could be on the verge of moving either three or four points clear, depending on whether the game between the Hammers and the Gunners ends in a defeat or a draw for West Ham.

Regardless, the focus has to be on securing all three points, as that will ensure Tottenham’s destiny remains in their hands heading into the final stretch of the season.

Roberto De Zerbi faces another crucial selection call as Tottenham Hotspur prepare for a defining clash against Leeds United, and we have attempted to predict how the Italian could line up on Monday night.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping their home performances under Roberto De Zerbi improve as they embark on a new era under the Italian.

The former Brighton manager has recorded two wins in his first four games as Spurs boss this year, achieving something both Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor failed to do in 2026.

However, with a home clash against Leeds United up next, many Tottenham supporters will be hoping it delivers a first Premier League home win of the year as they continue their fight to beat the drop.

A victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night will ensure Spurs keep their destiny in their own hands, regardless of the result at the London Stadium when West Ham takes on Arsenal.

Ahead of the game, we have attempted to predict how De Zerbi might line up as he looks to secure his first home win.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Leeds United as Roberto De Zerbi weighs key calls

Goalkeeper – Antonin Kinsky: Guglielmo Vicario has still not returned to the Tottenham squad since his hernia surgery back in March, and as a result, we expect Kinsky to continue in goal.

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Right-back – Pedro Porro: The Spaniard has certainly looked much better under De Zerbi, and we expect him to keep his place on the right of the defence.

Centre-back – Kevin Danso: The Austrian showed he is very capable of defending in a high line, helping Spurs maintain pressure high up the pitch by pressing Aston Villa players even to the halfway line. He is vital and, with Cristian Romero still out, should continue here.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: There was a slight scare about van de Ven’s fitness after the Aston Villa game, but De Zerbi has since stated there is no issue with the centre-back, and we expect him to start once more.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: He returned to the Tottenham XI against Aston Villa and put in another solid display on the left. With no injury concerns, he should start again.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: The Uruguayan was immense once again in the middle of the park, but was forced off after picking up a knock against Aston Villa. De Zerbi has since revealed it is nothing serious, so he is expected to continue.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: The Spurs boss was full of praise for Palhinha after his impressive display against Villa. The on-loan holding midfielder plays with passion and hunger, which is exactly what Tottenham need right now, and there is no reason for him to be benched.

Centre-midfielder – Conor Gallagher: There is no bigger praise than what De Zerbi said, that with Gallagher, it is like playing with 12 players. He put in his best performance against Villa and grabbed his first goal, and right now, he is one of the first names on the teamsheet.

Right midfielder – Kolo Muani: Tottenham remain short in attack, with just three fully fit players. Muani showed some improvement against Aston Villa, and if he can build on that against Leeds, it will be a boost for Spurs.

Striker – Richarlison: He came in for Dominic Solanke last time out and marked his return with a goal, taking his league tally to ten. With Solanke still out, we expect Richarlison to lead the line again.

There has been a big update on the future of Sebastian Kehl, who is reportedly Tottenham’s top target for the sporting director role.

Spurs are on the lookout for a new sporting director to replace Fabio Paratici, who left the North London club after the January window slammed shut.

It has emerged over recent weeks that Kehl has shot to the top of Tottenham’s wishlist, as news emerged that the German was set to part ways with Borussia Dortmund after four years in the same role at the Bundesliga side.

According to various sources, Spurs want Kehl to work together with Johan Lange to rebuild their squad this summer ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first season in charge.

Tottenham target Sebastian Kehl is now officially on the market

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now taken to social media to confirm that Kelh has officially agreed to terminate his contract with Dortmund.

The journalist confirms that Spurs are keen on hiring the 46-year-old but also adds that the director has not made a decision on his future yet.

Plettenberg wrote on X: “Borussia Dortmund and Sebastian Kehl have agreed on the termination of his contract, which was running until 2027. According to BILD, the severance package is around €1.5m. Tottenham remain keen. No decision yet.”

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Spurs face competition from two clubs for Kehl

It was revealed by Bild last week that Hamburg and Wolfsburg are ready to challenge Tottenham for the German director’s signature.

The same report claimed that Kehl was yet to decide whether to take a break from football or jump straight into another job.

The Premier League has confirmed the match officials for the 35th round of fixtures, including Spurs’ game against Leeds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs did something this week that they haven’t done since August of last year. They have started their week for a second time in a row on a win.

Tottenham’s 2-1 victory at Aston Villa saw them leapfrog West Ham out of the relegation zone and into 17th place in the league, and perhaps more importantly, Roberto De Zerbi’s men put in a mature and collected performance that was much improved when compared to their display at the Mollineux.

Spurs will have to wait until Monday next week to play their next fixture against Leeds United. With the gap to West Ham only at two points, the job is far from over for Spurs, who shouldn’t expect an easy fixture either, as Leeds are one of the in-form teams in the league.

Jarred Gillett confirmed as the referee for Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur

The Premier League have confirmed that Jarred Gillett will officiate the crucial meeting between Spurs and Leeds on Monday.

Neil Davies and Steve Meredith will be his two assistants, and Tom Kirk will take the role of the fourth official.

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Craig Pawson will be on VAR duties and will be assisted by Nick Hopton.

Spurs will want a push in the right direction this time

Tottenham Hotspur are actually Jarred Gillett’s most refereed club. He’s taken charge of 15 games involving the Lilywhites and, over their course, Gillett had shown Spurs players a yellow card 38 times.

That’s nearly double the amount of yellows he’s shown to Brentford (20) and Newcastle (28) over the same number of games.

Gillett also sent off Yves Bissouma for a studs-up challenge in Spurs’ game against Nottingham Forest in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge.

Gillett’s card happy nature won’t be the only painful memory Tottenham fans have of his refereeing. Controversially, Gillet ruled out a Cristian Romero goal for Micky van de Ven’s incredibly soft push on Kyle Walker-Peters in Spurs’ away game against West Ham earlier this season.

Craig Pawson won’t be the most popular figure in Spurs’ fanbase either. Pawson was also the VAR in Tottenham’s home game against Fulham this season. VAR refused to intervene when Raúl Jiménez committed a foul in the Tottenham box by pushing Radu Drăgușin, which directly led to a Fulham goal.

Opta Supercomputer revealed Arsenal’s odds to beat West Ham in a crucial fixture for their upcoming battle with Tottenham for Premier League survival.

Spurs fans face a difficult test of alliances this week, when their relegation rivals West Ham face a Sunday visit from league leaders and Spurs’ bitter rivals, Arsenal.

West Ham are currently 2 points adrift in the relegation zone behind Spurs, who themselves must face Leeds United at home the day after West Ham’s fixture. As things stand, the relegation battle is far from over, and Tottenham might not be mathematically safe until the last game of the season.

This, of course, means that it’s within Tottenahm Hotspur’s best interest that West Ham lose their home game against Spurs’ Woolwich rivals, as a Tottenham victory against Leeds would extend the gap to West Ham to 5 points and give the Hammers an almost insurmountable job.

But with Manchester City failing to secure all three points in their away trip to Everton, the league title is Arsenal’s to lose again. West Ham is probably Arsenal’s most difficult remaining fixture and possibly the last chance to throw a spanner into their title ambitions.

Opta Supercomputer has West Ham as massive underdogs as Tottenham watch on

Opta’s Supercomputer predicts that West Ham have a 42% chance of taking points off Arsenal this weekend.

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The Hammers are given a 19.3% chance to outright beat Arsenal and a 22.6% for an all-square result after the final whistle.

Arsenal are, of course, favourites to win the thing altogether, with a 58% chance to beat the East End club.

How the relegation battle might shape up afterwards

As things stand, it’s still all in Spurs’ hands to beat the drop. With their point advantage, Spurs would only need to match West Ham’s results to preserve their Premier League status.

Although PSG have shown how vastly superior they are to any European team, Arsenal are still Budapest-bound and have a real chance to win their first-ever Champions League trophy.

It’s difficult to imagine the route to a full mental recovery for Spurs fans, if Tottenham were to be relegated the same year Arsenal win both the Champions League and the Premier League.

There are few things as sweet as seeing the bitterest of your rivals fail, but it’s currently a zero-sum game for Tottenham right now, with Premier League and banter rights all at incredibly high stakes.

A theoretical draw between West Ham and Arsenal could potentially be a good result, as it puts Manchester City and Arsenal on level pegging again, and the title could come down to goal difference.

Fresh reports have now revealed exactly what Tottenham Hotspur will need to pay if they are to keep Randal Kolo Muani beyond this season.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans will certainly have been pleased with their side’s display last weekend against Aston Villa.

It was a complete team performance from the players on the pitch, with every individual contributing fully and showing commitment to the badge.

In fact, players who had been written off by many in the Spurs fanbase were at the forefront of that impressive display, including Conor Gallagher, Randal Kolo Muani and the Bentancur–Palhinha partnership in the middle of the field.

Tottenham discover Randal Kolo Muani’s asking price

Gallagher has received plenty of plaudits for his display, with praise arriving from his manager and pundits alike, while both Alan Shearer and Troy Deeney included the Spurs man in their Team of the Week.

Joao Palhinha’s performance has also led to reports that Tottenham are considering signing him permanently from Bayern Munich.

GIVEMESPORT have now shared an update on Kolo Muani, revealing exactly how much Spurs will have to pay if they are to keep the Frenchman in their squad.

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Of course, for most of the season, Muani has been underwhelming after managing just one league goal.

However, against Villa, he looked like a player reborn, causing as much chaos as possible against the Villa backline, completing the most dribbles of any player on the pitch while also winning the most duels in the match.

It is now claimed that if Tottenham want to make his move permanent, Paris Saint-Germain will demand a fee of €30m (£27m) to sell the forward this summer.

Spurs need more from Randal Kolo Muani

Roberto De Zerbi has since revealed that he has been doing plenty of work with Muani to get him back to his very best after he looked a shadow of himself at Spurs.

The work the Italian has been doing certainly appears to be paying off, given Muani’s latest performance, which hinted that he might finally be finding his feet in north London.

That display against Villa was one that the away support appreciated, with many Spurs fans making sure to give Muani a high-five as he made his way off the pitch.

Of course, one game will be far from enough reason to hand the forward a permanent deal, meaning Muani must prove himself in the final three games of the season if he is to convince Spurs to pay the £27m Paris Saint-Germain are demanding.

There has been an update on the future of striker James Wilson, who joined Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal on transfer deadline day in the winter.

Wilson arrived at Spurs on loan from Hearts, becoming the last of the North London club’s three signings during the mid-season window.

Tottenham beat out Arsenal to the services of the 19-year-old centre-forward, with the forward rejecting a trial offered by the Lilywhites’ North London rivals.

The teenager has played 10 times for Spurs’ U21s since making the move, but has yet to make a senior appearance for the Premier League side.

Tottenham not expected to activate the option to buy James Wilson

The Edinburgh News now reports that Wilson is set to return to Hearts at the end of the season, having failed to break into the Tottenham team.

It is revealed that the Lilywhites have a £2.5m option to buy the centre-forward, who has been named in Spurs’ matchday squad on two occasions since his move.

Wilson could yet lift silverware at Tottenham before returning to the Scottish side, as the youngster is currently preparing for tonight’s Premier League 2 play-off semi-final against Brighton U21s.

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However, should Spurs lose to the Seagulls, the striker could return to Hearts as early as next week.

Wilson’s desire revealed following Spurs frustration

The Edinburgh News make it clear that the striker only swapped Tynecastle Park for Spurs in the hope of getting some first-team minutes under his belt.

It is revealed that Wilson is keen to play competitive football next season and is eager to make an impression at Hearts after experiencing life at a Premier League club.

However, the publication also notes that Hearts boss Derek McInnes voiced his opposition to the forward’s loan move to Spurs back in February.

McInnes said at the time: “I couldn’t guarantee him minutes, such is the way it’s been. I told him and his agent that our preference was to stay, fight for his place, be part of something. But his head was turned with the Tottenham thing. I don’t think it’s the right move for him. Ultimately, it’s academy football and I think he’s better than that. But it was something James wanted to do.”

Roberto De Zerbi has showered praise on Conor Gallagher after seeing the Tottenham midfielder come into his own over the last few weeks.

Soon after arriving at Tottenham, De Zerbi identified Gallagher as someone he was keen to get the best out of.

The Italian has got his wish, with the 26-year-old arguably being Spurs’ standout player at Villa Park, as the Lilywhites picked up a crucial win to move out of the bottom three.

After a difficult start to his time at the club, Gallagher is now winning over the Tottenham fan base, and the new Spurs boss is delighted to see that.

Roberto De Zerbi speaks on Conor Gallagher’s importance to Tottenham

Following the win against Villa, De Zerbi remarked that playing with Gallagher was akin to having an extra player on the pitch.

The Tottenham boss has now reiterated the claim and discussed why the former Chelsea man did not hit the ground running when he arrived at N17 in January.

When asked how pleased he has been with Gallagher’s performances and his leadership, De Zerbi said (via the club’s official website): “I’m happy, because I think from the perspective of Conor, he came in January in a difficult situation. He had some problems at the beginning, physical condition, environment, to come and understand a different club, different style of play, different dressing room.

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“He’s an important player, the first level of the players. So, I’m happy to watch him in this condition, in this confidence, with these performances. I think, and I said after the game, when Gallagher plays well, his team plays with one player more than the opponent.”

Gallagher is loving playing for De Zerbi

The admiration between the midfielder and the Tottenham boss appears to be mutual, with the England international raving about the Italian.

Gallagher admitted that De Zerbi has instilled confidence in the Spurs squad and that every player in the dressing room trusts the 46-year-old.