Spurs Web

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be very excited by what BBC Radio Oxford commentator Jerome Sale has said about Will Lankshear’s performances in the Championship this season.

Will Lankshear did not have the easiest of starts to his spell at Oxford United, but the striker has managed to turn things around and become one of the club’s most important players over recent months.

The Tottenham academy graduate has now netted 10 times this season, with many of his goals proving crucial in Oxford’s quest to stay up.

The striker, as well as fellow Spurs youngster, Jamie Donley, both played a key part in the club’s 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday, which has given them a fighting chance of staying in the second tier.

Tottenham starlet Will Lanskear is expected to be in demand this summer

Jerome Sale has now lavished praise on the 20-year-old striker, not just for his eye for goal, but also for his attitude and commitment to the cause.

He has now claimed that clubs are already queuing up to take Lankshear off Spurs’ hands this summer on the back of his impressive displays for a side struggling to create chances.

The BBC Radio Oxford commentator said (via Football.London): “Will Lankshear has been impressive from the moment he walked into Oxford United. It’s hard not to forget, when you watch him play, that he is only 20. The same is true when you hear him speak.

MORE SPURS STORIES

“His weekday work ethic, I am told, is second to none. On match days, perhaps he can manage his output touch more selectively, but doing things less than wholeheartedly doesn’t appear to be in his DNA.

“A strong, physically imposing forward with 10 goals to his name in a Championship side that’s struggled to create chances – it’s no wonder bigger clubs than Oxford are queuing up to take him off Spurs’ hands.

“They will expect to pay handsomely. His obvious commitment to the U’s this season, despite being on loan, is so refreshing and infectious that he will be fondly and proudly remembered and supported from afar wherever he lands next.”

Spurs have made Lankshear’s transfer decision

It was reported by Football Insider last month that Middlesbrough were willing to sanction a loan-to-buy deal worth around £15m for Lankshear, but their interest was knocked back by Spurs.

Meanwhile, Sports Boom claimed last week that Tottenham want to keep Lankshear at the club next season if they get relegated.

In light of the 20-year-old’s displays at the Kassam Stadium this term, the North London club’s decision-makers are convinced that the striker could help the club bounce straight back up.

Tottenham starlets Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic have both suffered minor setbacks in their respective loan spells at Rangers and Hamburg.

The English and Croat teenagers have continued to deliver consistency in Scotland and Germany, respectively, this season, and their performances have excited Spurs fans ahead of their return to Hotspur Way this summer.

Moore is determined to make an impact at Tottenham, but before that, he has his eyes set on the Scottish Premiership title, with Rangers trailing Hearts by just one point.

Meanwhile, Vuskovic keeps putting up astonishing numbers for Hamburg and is playing a key role in the club’s quest to stay in the Bundesliga.

Tottenham duo Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic suffer injuries

Football.London have revealed that Moore was considered a doubt for Rangers’ 6-3 victory at Falkirk on Sunday, and while he started the game, he was taken off at the interval.

The report reveals that the 18-year-old has been playing through hip pain over recent weeks, and the youngster admitted after the game on social that he wants to get fully fit ahead of the club’s run-in.

MORE SPURS STORIES

Meanwhile, Luka Vuskovic has suffered a knock in his knee, which kept him out of the club’s 4-0 defeat at Stuttgart last weekend, and the 19-year-old remains a doubt for Hamburg’s big derby against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

HSV boss Merlin Polzin had said about the Tottenham man’s injury to Hamburger Abendblatt: “Luka is receiving very intensive treatment and is being closely examined. Of course, it will be tight.”

What happens to Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic if Spurs get relegated

Reports indicate that Tottenham will not allow Mikey Moore to leave on loan next season if they get relegated, with the Lilywhites wanting the winger to spearhead their promotion push.

However, Luka Vuskovic is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe, and one doubts if he would want to play in the Championship next season, after impressing in the Bundesliga.

Pete O’Rourke has given Tottenham Hotspur a reality check amidst reports suggesting that they are making progress in their efforts to land James Trafford.

Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return to Serie A this summer, and one English goalkeeper has been mooted as a potential replacement for the Italian over the last few weeks.

A number of outlets have suggested that Tottenham have identified Trafford as their next number one, with the England international thought to be keen to leave the Etihad Stadium in search of game time.

It has been claimed that City are ready to cash in on their number two, just 12 months after they paid £31m to re-sign the goalkeeper from Burnley.

Tottenham warned relegation would end their pursuit of James Trafford

It was claimed a couple of days ago by TEAMtalk that Trafford is willing to swap City for Tottenham if Spurs guarantee him the number one role.

In fact, the outlet claimed that the goalkeeper may be willing to sign for the Lilywhites even if they get relegated.

However, Pete O’Rourke has dismissed that claim, insisting that there will be no shortage of Premier League clubs interested in the Englishman.

MORE SPURS STORIES

When asked about Tottenham’s pursuit of Trafford, the journalist told Football Insider: “It’s going to be highly unlikely they could sign James Trafford if they do suffer relegation. Trafford wants to be playing at the highest level possible. Obviously, that’s why he returned to Manchester City in the summer.

“Trafford’s been frustrated by his situation at the club, only sort of cup games for him. He knows he needs to be playing if he wants to become a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. If Tottenham stay up, we know they probably will be in the market for a goalkeeper and then there might be an option for a move for Trafford as well.

“But I think obviously if they were to go down, it would be almost impossible that they could get a deal done for Trafford. Plus, there’ll be a lot of interest in Trafford from other clubs in the Premier League as well.”

Spurs’ competitors for Trafford and his asking price revealed

Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over recent weeks suggesting that Newcastle are ready to battle Tottenham for Trafford this summer, having missed out on a deal to land him from Burnley last summer.

Meanwhile, some sources believe that Aston Villa could also challenge Spurs for the Man City star’s signature if they cash in on Emi Martinez this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur may be presented with an opportunity to land a centre-back who Roberto De Zerbi knows very well.

The centre-back situation at Spurs looks set to dominate the headlines this summer, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero continuing to be linked with moves away from Tottenham.

If one or both of them leave, one would expect the Lilywhites to look to add some experience to their backline this summer, even though Luka Vuskovic’s return following his impressive loan spell at Hamburg will boost the squad.

It has now been reported that De Zerbi could look to reunite with a defender he has worked with in the past.

Roberto De Zerbi could look to bring Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham

Jan Paul van Hecke reportedly rejected a new contract at Brighton last summer amid Tottenham’s interest, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have reignited their pursuit of the 25-year-old.

This is according to Voetbal International, who say that Van Hecke is now in his final weeks at Brighton as he will have just one year left on his deal this summer.

The centre-back, who is having an impressive season at Amex Stadium, set his sights on a strong World Cup and a big summer transfer.

MORE SPURS STORIES

Tottenham are not the only ones interested in Van Hecke, with Chelsea and Newcastle United also circling over the player.

However, the outlet points out that Spurs’ current predicament at the bottom end of the Premier League table may diminish De Zerbi’s chances of reuniting with the Netherlands international this summer.

Van Hecke has made his stance clear to Brighton

Voetbal International say the defender halted negotiations over a new deal last summer, and his stance has not changed since then.

While the Seagulls are eager to offer Van Hecke and have tried to initiate talks several times, the player has set his sights on a move this summer and is keen to take the next step and play at the ‘top level’.

As a result, it is revealed that Fabian Hurzeler’s men have no choice but to cash in on the Dutch defender this summer.

Tottenham are in talks with an experienced official about joining as their sporting director, but the Lilywhites have to overcome competition from one Bundesliga club.

Fabio Paratici’s exit from Spurs at the end of the January window has left a bit of a void at the club, with Johan Lange currently the only sporting director at Tottenham.

Over recent weeks, reports have indicated that Spurs have begun work to replace Paratici ahead of the summer transfer window and Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge.

Several English sporting directors have been mooted as targets for Tottenham, and it appears that the Lilywhites are pushing ahead with a move for an experienced German.

Tottenham currently in negotiations with Sebastien Kehl

It emerged a couple of weeks ago that Tottenham are considering appointing Sebastian Kehl, who recently parted ways with Borussia Dortmund after spending five years as the club’s sporting director.

A new report in BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now confirmed that the German is indeed on Spurs’ wishlist as the Lilywhites accelerate their search for a new director.

In fact, it is suggested that Kelh is currently in ‘intensive negotiations’ with Spurs over replacing Paratici.

MORE SPURS STORIES

However, the outlet reveals that the North Londoners face competition from Hamburg, who want to appoint their 46-year-old as their new board member for sport if they stay in the Bundesliga.

Another German director is also in Spurs’ sights

The report reveals that Kelh is not the only German official Tottenham are eyeing, with the Lilywhites also considering a move for Stefan Reuter.

Reuter has been with FC Augsburg since 2012, but it is said that he is ready for a fresh challenge, with Spurs identifying the 59-year-old as an option if they miss out on Kelh.

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has made a very interesting revelation about Cristian Romero’s latest injury and the treatment that the Tottenham man will undergo.

Disaster struck for Spurs and Romero on Sunday as the centre-back’s right knee collided with the side of Antonin Kinsky’s head, with the defender being unable to continue.

It was immediately clear that the injury was serious as the 27-year-old was in tears as he slowly trudged off the pitch at the Stadium of Light.

It has since been confirmed that Romero could spend five to eight weeks on the sidelines after scans showed ligament damage.

Cristian Romero to undergo platelet-rich plasma treatment at Tottenham

While the centre-back is expected to be fit for the World Cup, the timeline for his recovery means that he may not feature again for Spurs this season.

Footage of Romero walking down the London street on Monday shows his knee heavily bandaged, and one of the defender’s coaches in the Argentine’s set up has now revealed the treatment that the 27-year-old will undergo.

MORE SPURS STORIES

Lionel Scaloni’s assistant, Roberto Ayala, has told Ole: “This morning we found out the results of Cuti’s MRI. Thank God, in quotes, that there’s nothing else wrong with his knee.

“Now they’re going to immobilise it and will likely give him platelet-rich plasma treatment, which is what’s being used now. We’ll see what happens after that.”

Argentine staff have been telling Romero to keep World Cup in mind

Ayala has also revealed that the Albiceleste staff have been in contact with all their players, including Romero, over recent weeks, in the lead-up to the World Cup.

He shared that the staff have been advising the Tottenham star and others not to do anything that could put their participation in their World Cup title defence in jeopardy.

The Argentine coach added: “We started praying every weekend that nothing happens to anyone, that they finish their matches. We’re communicating with everyone via Zoom or directly by phone to see how each one is doing.

“The coaching staff has divided up several players and we’re in charge of monitoring them. If there’s anything that requires the doctor to come in, he’ll take care of it. What we did, Leo [Scaloni] told them at some point: ‘Think about the national team’. When you think you have to… think a little bit.”

The former youth coach of a left-back wanted by Tottenham Hotspur believes that the £69m-rated player is ready for a move to a club like Spurs.

The summer transfer window will be the last thing on the minds of many Spurs fans at the moment, as the club are staring at the possibility of relegation from the top-flight for the first time in 48 years.

With Tottenham winless in the league in 2026 and now in the relegation zone, Roberto De Zerbi has to spearhead a massive turnaround to keep the club up.

However, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, the Spurs officials have started making tentative plans for the window, and one highly-rated full-back appears to be near the top of their wishlist.

Tottenham have been told that Maxi Araujo is a rare breed

According to various reports, Tottenham and Chelsea are eyeing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo, who has been one of the most exciting full-backs on show in the Champions League this season.

It has been suggested that Spurs have regularly made scouting trips to Portugal to watch the Sporting left-back, who is protected by an €80m (£69m) release clause in his contract.

Arajuo’s former Uruguay youth coach Gustavo Ferreyra is not surprised that the 26-year-old is being linked with clubs such as the London giants, insisting that he would be a huge asset to any team.

MORE SPURS STORIES

When asked about the speculation linking the defender with the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea, Ferreyra told O Jogo (as relayed by Sport Witness): “Honestly, it’s not a surprise for me. A player like Maxi, with his qualities, capable of playing as a full-back, as a winger, and covering the entire flank with the same determination and intensity, is not easy to find. Because of that, I say he will certainly reach one of the big clubs being talked about.

“I’ve known him since he was around 17. I had him in the U18, U20 and U23 teams. The level he is showing now does not surprise me. At that time, he played as a winger at his club [Montevideo Wanderers] and as a left-back for the national team. He had and still has the physical and technical conditions to perform those roles without problems. He is very versatile.

“It was because of that versatility that he was signed by Puebla. That experience did him a lot of good because it was from that moment that he gained independence, even financially, as his family was very humble.”

De Zerbi may like the reports on Araujo’s character

It is already apparent in his early days at Tottenham that De Zerbi is an extremely passionate coach who lives and breathes the game and demands the same from his players in training.

Based on Ferreyra’s revelation about Araujo’s character, the left-back may fit in well with the new Tottenham boss’s philosophy, as he is described as brave, aggressive and mentally strong.

The Uruguay international’s youth coach added about the player: “His nickname with us is ‘El Papo’. It has several meanings, but we used it to describe someone with a very strong personality, very brave. Mentally, he is very strong. That more temperamental style had a lot to do with the very complicated economic context he came from. He grew up quickly.

“He was a very temperamental player in training and we had to control that. I remember that before a major U23 international tournament, I took him to a restaurant and we had a private conversation about his temperament and how he reacted in training.”

“He was very aggressive, but he gradually controlled that. He understood what I told him and handled that aspect very well during the competition. He has no fear, he faces opponents, he fights. He has great power to cover the entire flank.”

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for a former Manchester City starlet as Guglielmo Vicario’s time at the club appears set to run out.

Whether Tottenham stay up or go down, one would expect significant changes to the squad this summer, as Roberto De Zerbi gets set to put his own imprint on the Spurs side in his first transfer window at the club.

A change looks likely in goal, with Inter Milan reportedly holding positive talks with Vicario regarding a summer switch to the San Siro.

Several Premier League goalkeepers have been mooted as targets for Tottenham over recent months, and a new update has now suggested that the Lilywhites are also fans of a Championship youngster.

Tottenham in four-horse race to land Pierce Charles

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur are among the Premier League sides interested in Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles.

The Manchester City academy graduate has established himself as the Blades’ number one, and his fine form between the sticks this season has captured the attention of Spurs, Leeds, and Newcastle.

All three clubs are monitoring Charles ahead of the summer, but it is revealed that the trio have now been joined in the race by Pep Guardiola’s men.

MORE SPURS STORIES

City are actively assessing options to sign a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma, and they are considering bringing the 20-year-old back to the club.

Why City’s interest in Charles may be good news for Spurs

As Spurs Web previously covered, City’s interest in Charles comes amid Tottenham’s rumoured pursuit of James Trafford.

The North Londoners will be hoping that the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper’s potential arrival at the Etihad may pave the way for the England international to complete a move to N17.

Former Real Madrid midfielder and World Cup winner Oscar Ruggeri has urged the La Liga giants to prioritise the signing of a Tottenham Hotspur star this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are now genuinely staring at the prospect of relegation to the Championship after dropping into the bottom three.

While reports indicate that there could be a mass exodus from Spurs if they go down, the club may have a battle on their hands to hang onto some of its stars even if they stay up.

As we edge closer to the summer window, one of the biggest clubs in world football have now been told to raid N17 for a senior man.

Former Argentina star wants to see Tottenham captain Cristian Romero at Real Madrid

Reports over recent weeks have indicated that the Spurs defender has a release clause in his Spurs contract, which can be activated by three clubs this summer: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

This was also confirmed by the centre-back’s father, who revealed last week that Romero has a release clause of around $50-$70m (£37.8m-£53m) this summer.

Argentine football icon Oscar Ruggeri, who was part of the World Cup-winning side in 1986 and also spent a season at Real Madrid, has now urged the La Liga giants to secure the 27-year-old at all costs.

MORE SPURS STORIES

Ruggeri told Bolavip: “If I were Florentino Pérez, I would go for Cristian Romero, without a doubt. He’s a fantastic player, a serious player for the position, who formed a great partnership with [Nicolás] Otamendi [for the National Team].”

Romero may have played his last game for Spurs after injury

Some journalists have stated over recent weeks that Tottenham are ready to cash in on Romero this summer, even if they stay up.

It has now been revealed that the Spurs defender may miss the rest of the season after being forced off with a knee injury in the second half against Sunderland.

The game at the Stadium of Light could thus prove to be the final time that the World Cup winner donned a Tottenham shirt.

Tottenham could have one big rival in the race to sign Marcos Senesi on a free this summer, but they need to stay up first.

With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven facing uncertain futures at Tottenham this summer, several centre-backs have been mooted as potential transfer targets for the Lilywhites ahead of the summer.

The man who has been most heavily linked with a move to N17 is Marcos Senesi, who Spurs are looking to land on a free transfer as the player’s current deal at the Vitality Stadium runs out in June.

In fact, it has emerged over recent days that Tottenham are in close contact with the Bournemouth defender’s representatives regarding a summer switch to N17.

Tottenham and Man United could battle it out for Marcos Senesi’s signature

A new report in talkSPORT has now backed up what we have heard from a few other sources by stating that the centre-back informed the Cherries around the turn of the year that he will not be signing a new deal.

The report says that Tottenham Hotspur and Man United have both expressed their interest in the 28-year-old, with Spurs said to be keen on landing a centre-back irrespective of whether Romero or Van de Ven depart.

It is made clear that any move for Senesi would be contingent on the Lilywhites staying up, as the Argentine has no intention of dropping down to the Championship.

MORE SPURS STORIES

Additionally, it is asserted that the centre-back is hoping to agree terms with a new club before the end of the season.

Two clubs drop out of Senesi transfer race with Spurs

It was reported by CaughtOffside last week that Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to challenge Tottenham for Senesi, and that the Reds and the Blues had already reached out to the defender’s entourage.

However, this latest update from talkSPORT dismisses that, claiming that Liverpool have not made advances towards the Bournemouth man, while Chelsea are prioritising other alternatives.

The publication does add that Senesi is also being tracked by Serie A clubs such as Juventus, while there was some initial interest from Atletico Madrid.