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A centre-forward, who is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, looks most likely to end up at their London rivals instead this summer.

After a quiet January window, reports indicate that Spurs may be set for a major spending spree in the summer.

Given their shortage of goals this term, one would expect the Lilywhites to prioritise strengthening their forward line in the summer.

Juventus star, who is out of contract in the summer, has been heavily linked with a move to N17, but one issue may complicate the North Londoners’ pursuit.

Chelsea are the favourites to beat Tottenham to Dusan Vlahovic

A few days ago, it was reported that Spurs and Chelsea are the two front-runners for Vlahovic, who is in the final few months of his deal at the Allianz Arena.

Now, a new report in TEAMtalk has revealed that the Serbian has ‘long harboured ambitions of testing himself in England’ and that desire has only grown over recent years.

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be monitoring his situation alongside the Blues, with the outlet claiming that Spurs view the 26-year-old as the ‘long-term solution to lead their attack’, given his physical presence and proven finishing ability.

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However, it is explained that Tottenham may struggle to land Vlahovic if they do not qualify for the Champions League, which means that the West London club are ‘in the strongest position’ to land the player at this stage.

The publication says that as things stand, Stamford Bridge appears to be the Juve man’s most likely destination in the summer.

Juventus have not given up hope of holding onto Vlahovic

TEAMtalk say that talks over a renewal have stalled between the centre-forward and the Serie A giants for months.

The Old Lady proposed a reduction in Vlahovic’s current £10.4m per year salary, which the striker has been unwilling to accept.

Juve officials remain hopeful of reaching a resolution with the former Fiorentina man, but have agreed to park contract talks until the summer, leaving the door open for the player to exit on a free transfer.

Juventus have joined Inter Milan the race for a senior Tottenham Hotspur star, who has come in for plenty of criticism this season.

Reports indicate that Spurs are eyeing an ambitious squad rebuild in the summer window, and that is arguably a necessity on the back of two poor domestic seasons.

Part of that rebuild may involve upgrading between the sticks as well, with Guglielmo Vicario coming in for plenty of criticism over the course of the season.

It has been widely reported over recent months that Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for the Tottenham number one, and it has now emerged that another Italian club have joined the race.

Juventus set sights on Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

According to a report in Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness), Juventus have now joined the race for the Italy international, amidst doubts over Michele Di Gregorio’s future in Turin.

The report says that Vicario was on the Bianconeri’s wishlist in the past, and his name has now ‘resurfaced’ on their shortlist.

Juventus would jump at the chance to sign the former Empoli man if they are given a chance to do so in the summer.

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The outlet also adds that Inter remain in the race, with Vicario’s name being ‘more than just an idea’ for the Nerazzurri as they look for a new number one.

Vicario is happy at Spurs despite poor form

Interestingly, Gazzetta say that the 29-year-old is ‘happy at Tottenham’ and is enjoying his life in London at the moment.

At the same time, they also say that Vicario would ‘jump at the chance’ to return to Italy in the summer if a decent opportunity opened up.

Tim Sherwood has now questioned the upside of Igor Tudor’s role at Tottenham Hotspur as the former Juventus man aims to steady the ship in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate for results to steady in the coming weeks following the appointment of former Juventus man Igor Tudor.

The club has made its objective clear, stating that it hopes Tudor stabilises performances, maximises the quality within the squad, and competes strongly in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Whether he will stay longer than his short-term contract, set to expire in June, remains to be seen, but the focus is clearly on the games ahead.

Tottenham survival expectations debated as Tim Sherwood delivers verdict on Igor Tudor

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Tim Sherwood addressed the risk attached to Igor Tudor taking the Tottenham Hotspur job, outlining both the potential upside and the severe downside tied to results.

He said: “If he beats Arsenal in the first game, everything’s happy. He might even get the job. There’d be a statue of him.

“It’s going to be difficult. He has no knowledge of the Premier League, and people will say, does that matter? It doesn’t matter if you’re taking a job at the top of the league, but you’re coming in.

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“What is the upside for him? If he finishes 12th, he’s getting no credit. The downside is so catastrophic, would you want your fingerprints all over Tottenham getting relegated from the Premier League?

“Thomas Frank would still be there if it wasn’t for the toxic nature of the fans, and I can totally understand the disgruntlement of the fans, because they’re not getting the results.

“I heard people say they are sleepwalking into the Championship. I think they’ll have enough, even with the injuries, to get out of it, but he will get no credit for that.

“And the downside is so great, it can only fail. He’s getting no credit for keeping Tottenham in the league.”

North London derby sets early tone for Tudor spell

Tudor’s first order of business is to take on Arsenal in the north London derby, and that match will be significant for the club.

A win in his first game in charge will no doubt be a major boost for the former Juventus man as he aims to keep Spurs in the Premier League.

The 47-year-old will now be looking to meet the first-team squad as they attempt to see out the rest of the season.

UEFA have finalised the payout each club have earned from their European journey last season, with Tottenham Hotspur’s coffers being boosted significantly after their Europa League win.

While last season was a disaster domestically for Spurs, who finished in 17th place, the Lilywhites managed to make history in Europe by beating Man United in the final in Bilbao to lift the Europa League for the third time.

It was a moment that was a long time coming for Tottenham fans, with the celebrations in North London a few days later just showing what the achievement meant to the supporters.

It was also big for the club’s bottom line as it ensured that they qualified for the Champions League and received a decent amount of prize money.

How much payout will Tottenham receive from UEFA for Europa League win?

According to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, European football’s governing body has now finalised the payouts for the 2024-25 season.

Maguire reveals that UEFA have announced record payouts in total, with Tottenham set to receive €41 m (£35.6m) for winning the Europa League.

However, the figures pale in comparison to those received by clubs who made into the latter stages of the Champions League.

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Maguire wrote on X: “UEFA announce record payouts from last season’s competitions. It is a case of Champions League or nowhere for the big players.

“Champions League: Arsenal €117m (semi-final), Liverpool €98m (Round of 16), Villa €84m (Quarter Final), City €76m (Round of 16). Europa League: Spurs €41m (Winners), Man Utd €36m (Finalist). Conference: Chelsea €22m (Winner).”

This shows why Spurs have prioritised Champions League qualification

There is clearly a huge discrepancy in the prize money clubs earn from the Champions League compared to the Europa League.

In fact, based on these figures shared by Maguire, Spurs are already due to earn almost double the payout from UEFA for reaching the final 16 of the Champions League compared to winning the Europa League last term.

Given the financial restrictions clubs operate in, Champions League football becomes crucial to be able to compete in the transfer market for top-tier players.

Tottenham Hotspur have now stepped up their pursuit of a Serie A wide forward with 10 goals this season, as other Premier League rivals circle.

Tottenham Hotspur have struggled for most of this season and find themselves in 16th place with 29 points from 26 games.

Not only have wins been hard to come by, but goals have also not been free-flowing, with Spurs managing just 36 goals in that timeframe.

Of course, improving those numbers will be key if the Lilywhites are to get back to competing with some of the top sides in the division, and the signing of an in-form forward could help do just that.

Tottenham lead Christian Pulisic transfer race

AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic has managed 10 goals in all competitions this season, and it is understood that Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign the former Chelsea man.

That is according to Fichajes, who state that Spurs have already made initial contact to sign the 27-year-old.

Milan, for their part, are open to sanctioning Pulisic’s departure due to his contract situation, with the player entering the final 18 months of his deal.

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Other Premier League sides have shown interest, including Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, but it is Tottenham who are in pole position after intensifying their efforts to complete the deal.

This is the second report in almost as many days linking Tottenham with a move for Pulisic.

Spurs must sell their project to secure Pulisic deal

Convincing Christian Pulisic will be just as important if Spurs are to secure his signature, with the fee likely to be modest given the time remaining on his current contract.

The former Chelsea man will obviously be looking to compete at the very highest level, which would include Champions League football.

However, Tottenham are ‘working around the clock’ to bring Mauricio Pochettino back to N17. Interestingly, Poch is currently Pulisic’s national manager for the men’s USA team. It remains to be seen whether that is a pure coincidence.

At the moment, Spurs are not on course to secure a spot in the Champions League next season, given that they sit 16th, with the only route being by winning the competition.

The 27-year-old is versatile enough to feature as a second striker, right winger, left winger and centre-forward, which would no doubt be of use to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the race for a Premier League centre-back who is set to be available for free in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur could be in the market for a centre-back in the summer window, given the speculation surrounding their current defenders.

Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move to Italy, following several reports from the winter transfer window linking the Romanian with a move to AS Roma.

Cristian Romero could also be on his way out of Tottenham, as reports claim that he is looking to feature in the Champions League in the coming seasons.

Micky van de Ven, on the other hand, has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract with Spurs, and that has also brought about interest in van de Ven from a host of clubs in Europe.

Tottenham join Marcos Senesi transfer race

TuttoJuve is now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the latest club to show interest in Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.

The Cherries centre-back’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and should he not sign a new deal at the Vitality Stadium, he will be available on a free transfer.

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Senesi has been a constant in the backline of Andoni Iraola’s side, featuring 25 times in the Premier League, where he has managed four assists.

The defender, 28, would no doubt be a shrewd addition to the Spurs squad, given that he is a player familiar with Premier League football.

Spurs face competition as Juventus plan a meeting with Senesi

However, while Spurs have entered the race for Senesi, they will have to get in line, as there are several other clubs in the picture.

Manchester United are understood to have made a call in the winter window, while Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Everton are said to have shown interest this month.

Juventus, however, are the ones who have pushed themselves to the front of the queue.

The Italian side is said to be planning to meet with Senesi’s agents in the coming weeks, as they are ‘working to stay ahead’ of the competition.

Meanwhile, it is claimed that Juventus are particularly concerned about Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, as the German side is the last club to show a real interest in Senesi.

Sweden boss Graham Potter has now provided an update on the fitness of two Tottenham stars, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall.

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need for their injured players to return to full fitness, as the first team squad is currently stretched beyond belief.

New boss Igor Tudor could be handed a few boosts on the fitness front if Richarlison and Pedro Porro return to action ahead of the north London derby.

However, the return dates of two other Tottenham stars, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski, remain unclear, with a fresh report earlier in the week stating that Kulusevski is set to be out for longer than expected.

Sweden boss Graham Potter has now provided an update on the injury situations of the two Spurs men ahead of Sweden’s World Cup play-off games in March.

Speaking about the availability of Kulusevski and Alexander Isak for the World Cup play-off, Potter addressed their recovery timelines in comments to Sportbladet.

He said, “It’s hard to say, there’s still time for them. They’re doing their rehabilitation well in the clubs. There’s still time.

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“I hope so, but they have two big injuries. It will be tough to come back in March. They have good rehab staff behind them so there’s a chance.”

Kulusevski and Isak, for their part, are understood to be pushing to be available for Sweden’s key fixtures in March.

Potter explained that both players remain determined to return in time, adding, “I have spoken to both of them. They are optimistic and are working very, very hard at their clubs to be able to play with us in March.”

Further concern over Lucas Bergvall’s return timeline

Bergvall, on the other hand, has featured for Tottenham this season and has played 26 games so far. The 20-year-old midfielder, however, suffered an ankle injury in January and has been out of action since then.

Potter also has concerns over Bergvall’s availability for the clash against Ukraine.

Addressing his situation alongside Johansson’s, he said: “It’s a bit the same as for Alex and Dejan. There’s still some time left before the match against Ukraine, and it will be tough for them, but we’re hoping for them too.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s temporary appointment of Igor Tudor will see instant changes within the team and some players will benefit from them more than others.

Let’s take a look at the winners and losers who will be most affected by the Croatian’s mid-season arrival, starting with the five winners…

Randal Kolo Muani could find his goalscoring boots at Tottenham

Randal Kolo Muani has been a disappointing loan signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Registering three goals and two assists in the Champions League is actually a good tally, but it does not compensate for 18 Premier League appearances without a goal contribution.

However, the striker scored three goals in Serie A last season while Tudor was in charge of Juventus. He also bagged twice against Al-Ain in the Club World Cup and assisted against Wydad Casablanca.

Playing under a manager who knows him well could be what Muani needs in order to rediscover his form and replicate what he did in Italy for Spurs.

Souza and Pedro Porro could play as wing-backs under Igor Tudor

Destiny Udogie is injured yet again and so Souza could get a good number of minutes under Tudor. Better still, he will be able to function in a more attacking role because the new boss likes to use wing-backs on either side of his back three.

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This is also good news for Pedro Porro, whose defensive positioning is a regular point of criticism.

The Spaniard will have more freedom to play further up the pitch, allowing him to put more balls in the box and ask questions of the opposition defence.

Conor Gallagher and Pape Matar Sarr will start in Tottenham midfield

Tudor likes his midfielders to bring the energy and press high up the pitch, and this will certainly place Pape Matar Sarr in a good position.

The 23-year-old is usually one of Tottenham’s brightest players, who covers large areas of the pitch and never gives up.

Similarly, Conor Gallagher is a hard-working player in the middle of the pitch, and he possesses the attributes required to slot nicely into Tudor’s system.

But what about the three losers of Igor Tudor’s Tottenham appointment?

Dominic Solanke will have to continue proving his worth

Spurs have undoubtedly looked better in attack since Dominic Solanke returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

However, Tudor may prefer to go with a striker who is already familiar to him, putting the Englishman at a disadvantage in comparison with Muani.

It would be a very poor decision to drop Solanke from the starting lineup, but Tudor will want to do things his way and he may not be aware of just how useful the 28-year-old can be.

Mathys Tel will be left warming the Spurs bench

What a torrid time Mathys Tel has had since he made the move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham. The 20-year-old was not given the chance to play any part in the Europa League final and his starts on the whole have been quite limited.

Despite this, it seemed like Tel was beginning to find his place in the team under Thomas Frank, taking up a position out wide.

However, this is unlikely to be an option for the France under-21s international going forward, as Tudor rarely plays with traditional wingers. This is a huge blow for Tel because he is highly unlikely to be getting games as a centre forward.

Cristian Romero is unavailable for Tudor’s opening matches

You can admire Cristian Romero as a player and also be frustrated by his rashness and ill discipline on the pitch.

Such behaviour has seen the defender handed yet another suspension, and this means he will miss Tudor’s first three fixtures in charge.

It seems unlikely the outspoken Argentine will be stripped of his captaincy, but who knows? Tudor will want to quickly establish leaders in his squad, and the fact that Romero is not available to him already suggests he might not be reliable.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to rival Tottenham Hotspur for one of the Premier League’s most highly rated young midfielders, with the summer window already beginning to take shape behind the scenes.

There has been a lot of promise from the Tottenham higher-ups that ambition will be shown in the summer transfer window, following a rather subpar winter of transfer activity.

The midfield area of Spurs could well be an area that needs extra depth, with Yves Bissouma’s contract set to expire in the summer and Palhinha only on loan from Bayern Munich.

There have been talks about Adam Wharton being a player Spurs are a fan of, but fresh reports have now linked them with yet another young Premier League midfielder.

Tottenham and Chelsea battle for Carlos Baleba transfer

This report comes from Fichajes, who claim that Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has been linked with a move away from the Seagulls.

It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the 22-year-old defensive midfielder, who has featured 21 times already this season.

But Spurs are not the only Premier League side keen, with Chelsea and Newcastle United also showing interest in the Brighton man.

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£100m price tag set to test Tottenham’s ambition

It is also claimed that if any of these sides are to land Baleba in the summer window, they will have to break the bank.

A transfer fee of £100 million is expected to be demanded for the 22-year-old, as Brighton does not plan to lose the midfielder easily.

Tottenham have never coughed up such a huge amount on a single player in their history, and it will be interesting to see if any such move will be made by the north London club in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have now found out Real Madrid’s stance on a potential summer move for Endrick, who is on loan at Lyon.

An injury crisis has hit the forward line of the Tottenham Hotspur attack, with no out-and-out winger fit at the moment.

New boss Igor Tudor will now have to find a way to make it work regardless, and that should be no problem, as his formation of choice, 3-4-2-1, is a narrow one, requiring no wingers.

Still, securing an extra body in front will go a long way in easing some of the burden in the forward line for Tottenham, and now they have found out if one of their past targets will be allowed to move away this summer.

Tottenham learn Real Madrid stance on Endrick transfer

Spurs were in the race for Endrick before the winter window opened, and were given a few conditions they had to meet before they could sign him.

The Madrid star, however, opted for a move to France with Lyon, where he has since found form, scoring five goals and providing one assist in six appearances.

The forward’s form has once again caught the attention of a few Premier League sides, including Tottenham, who are said to have made fresh contact with Real Madrid regarding a move for the forward this summer.

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According to TeamTalk, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal have now been told in no uncertain terms that Endrick will not be available this summer.

Instead, Madrid has instructed the Brazilian striker’s camp that he will return to the Santiago Bernabeu as part of their first-team squad next season.

Tottenham must explore alternatives in attack

Endrick will no doubt be a great addition to any side’s forward line, given his versatility in attack. The 19-year-old is capable of playing as a centre-forward, a right winger, a left winger and in behind the main striker.

Such versatility will no doubt come in handy for Spurs, given how often players on the team pick up injuries.

However, with Madrid now effectively closing the door on an Endrick exit, Tottenham will now have to consider other options if they are to strengthen their attack.