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Nayim believes that Tottenham are still in a very worrying position despite their recent win and claims that the club has failed to replace the leadership of Harry Kane.

Tottenham finally secured their first victory of the calendar year last weekend with a hard-fought win against Wolves. However, the three points weren’t enough to pull the club out of the bottom three.

Spurs remain in the relegation zone, sitting just two points behind West Ham. With the Hammers also picking up points, the battle for Premier League survival is reaching fever pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Former Spurs midfielder Nayim, who played over 100 times for the club between 1988 and 1993, admits he is shocked by the current state of his former side. The Spaniard insists the injury crisis at Hotspur Way cannot be used as a shield for the team’s overall performance this season.

Nayim claims Harry Kane’s departure is at the heart of Tottenham struggles

While the win against Wolves has provided a glimmer of hope for Roberto de Zerbi, Nayim pointed directly to the void left by the club’s former captain as the main reason for the season’s collapse.

Nayim believes that without Harry Kane, Tottenham have lost their authority in both boxes. This lack of “forcefulness” is why the club has fallen from Champions League spots to a direct relegation scrap with the likes of West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Nayim told MARCA: “It is worrying and unexpected what is happening. The normal thing would be for them to be near the middle of the table. They blame it on injuries, but it is not a valid excuse.

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“Harry Kane did a lot of damage by leaving. Now the problem is in both areas; they don’t dominate either. Before, Cuti Romero was spectacular, and also Pedro Porro, for example. Now they lack punch, and they are struggling at both ends of the pitch.”

Nayim warns that the drop still is a ‘real danger’ for Spurs

Despite the morale boost from the Wolves result, Nayim remains wary. He warned that “big clubs” often lack the experience of “knowing how to suffer”, which is essential when fighting at the bottom of the table.

As Tottenham prepare for their final run-in, including the survival battle, the FA Cup and Community Shield winner highlighted the psychological pressure on the squad.

He added: “Tottenham is one of the five greats of English football, and when you enter that situation, you don’t know how to get out. They are doing things that are not usual, and relegation is a real danger.

“I think they will pull through because of the team and history, but for the big teams to be here is difficult because you have to know how to suffer. Playing at the bottom is hard.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a decision on Luka Vuskovic after the Croat missed Hamburg’s last three games due to an injury.

The Spurs medical team have been in contact with Hamburg about the defender’s rehabilitation as Vuskovic recovers from a knee injury.

In fact, it has been reported that Spurs have to give their approval in order for Vuskovic to play for HSV, with the Lilywhites inserting a clause in the loan contract that gives them that power.

Over the last few days, there have been suggestions that the 18-year-old Tottenham man is close to returning to action, and his manager has now made a big admission about the defender.

Luka Vuskovic returns to training as Tottenham and Hamburg are on the same page

A new report in Hamburger Abendblatt has now revealed that the central defender has indeed started training with his teammates after being absent for over three weeks.

The report says that this was after Tottenham’s doctors gave permission to Vuskovic to resume training, with the youngster having a full session with his teammates on Thursday.

Hamburg boss Merlin Polzin confirmed that Spurs medical staff are in constant contact with their German counterparts and that the teenager is now pain-free.

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Polzin told the outlet ahead of his side’s clash against Eintracht Frankfurt: “The fact that he’s back in training suggests everyone’s on the same page. Luka is pain-free, but he was out for quite a while. We don’t want to make any risky decisions, but rather find a smart solution.”

Why Hamburg are desperate to have Vuskovic back

The reason the local media have been obsessing about the Tottenham star’s return is due to his huge importance to their side as well as the club’s current predicament.

HSV are still not assured of safety in the Bundesliga and is still in danger of finishing in the relegation/promotion playoff spot unless they pick up points in their final three league games.

In a season defined by misery and underperformance the vast majority of Tottenham Hotspur players, regardless if they avoid relegation or not, will come out of it with a major stain on their resume. However, according to one established football writer, there is a player within the Tottenham squad who can hold his head high.

Oliver Holt, writer for the Daily Mail, put an unlikely name for the top honours of Football Writers Association player of the season, alongside established players playing their best seasons, like Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice or Bernardo Silva.

Tottenham have been without many of their star players for much of the 2025/26 campaign. Both James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are yet to kick a ball, while the likes of Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Mohammed Kudus have missed large periods through injury.

Even last year’s Player of the Season, Lucas Bergvall, has been in and out of the squad this year. So who is set to win the award in 2026?

High praise heaped on Tottenham’s Archie Gray

“If I could vote for a runner-up in the FWA poll, which will close next week, it would go to Archie Gray at Spurs, a young lad marooned in an awful team at a club in disarray,” said Holt. “He is just about the only player at Tottenham whose reputation has been enhanced this season.”

Indeed, with Spurs players either suffering poor seasons or having been injured altogether, if anyone has a right to be counted amongst the high performers of this year its Archie Gray.

Injuries to star players in Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Maddison or Kulusveski, Gray is probably the frontrunner for Spurs player of the campaign anyway and could be crucial in the remaining effort to avoid relegation.

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Holt has been most impressed by Gray’s versatility. “Sometimes, it has seemed as if Gray has been asked to play in every outfield position in the Tottenham side and he has done it with class and style, dedication to a team ethic and an ability beyond his years. What a player he is becoming.”

Tottenham Hotspur have just sent a big hint regarding the possibility of Tynan Thompson or Mason Melia being handed their debuts against Aston Villa.

Tottenham continue to struggle with a massive number of injuries to key players, with Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke being the latest to be sidelined.

Some pundits are worried that these latest injuries could end Spurs’ chances of survival, as De Zerbi’s men lack the quality upfront to create chances.

It did seem earlier this week that the Italian coach was set to turn to the club’s academy setup for solutions.

Why Tynan Thompson and Mason Melia are unlikely to feature for Tottenham against Aston Villa

Some journalists suggested that De Zerbi could turn to academy winger Tynan Thompson, who has been on fire in Premier League 2 of late.

Additionally, it emerged that Mason Melia had been called up to train with the Spurs first-team this week, which got many to wonder if the 18-year-old forward could fill in for Solanke.

However, both Thompson and Melia started for Spurs U21s against Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the PL2 play-offs on Friday evening, as the Lilywhites emerged 3-1 winners.

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Melia did find the back of the net in the second period after seeing his penalty saved earlier in the game, but the fact that the Irishman played the full 90 minutes, and Thompson played 77, suggests that De Zerbi does not plan to use either teenager at the Midlands.

Unai Emery issues warning to Spurs ahead of showdown

With Villa embroiled in a Europa League semifinal tie against Nottingham Forest, Tottenham fans would have been hoping that their opponents might be distracted for Sunday’s clash.

The Villans are trailing 1-0 after the first leg, and the hope was that they would rest some key players for the return leg next Thursday.

Unai Emery has reflected on the challenge that Tottenham Hotspur will pose for his side and has revealed what he thinks about Roberto De Zerbi’s attempts to keep the Lilywhites up in the Premier League.

Spurs are running out of games to avoid the ultimate disaster, with Opta’s Supercomputer now considering Tottenham massive favourites to go down alongside Burnley and Wolves.

The Lilywhites trail by two points with four games to go, but the Spurs boss is not prepared to throw in his towel just yet.

In his pre-match press conference, De Zerbi made a passionate plea suggesting that Tottenham have the quality to stay up, calling on his players to leave everything on the pitch in their final four games rather than believing the negativity.

Unai Emery expects a very difficult match against Tottenham

Emery has already warned Tottenham that his side’s full focus is on winning tomorrow rather than having half an eye on the Europa League semifinal.

The Villa boss has now revealed that he expects his side to have a difficult match against the Lilywhites, but he suggested that De Zerbi needs time to implement his tactical ideas at his new club.

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Speaking ahead of the big showdown at Villa Park, Emery said (via Villa’s official website): “Each match in the Premier League is very difficult. They have very good players and they have a very good coach. Maybe they will need time to set the tactical things he did in Brighton, which were really fantastic.

“I think he will do it, but now they are trying to escape the bottom and they need points more than playing in a strong structure or idea he is usually doing. They have experienced players, good players, and I expect a very difficult match.

“I expect in 90 minutes to play competing in our best way, tactically and in our structure through the players individually and collectively. Villa Park is something we must use, pushing us to win the match.”

Emery believes De Zerbi has walked into the biggest challenge of his career at Spurs

The Spaniard believes that the new Tottenham head coach faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career in trying to keep the North London club in the top flight.

However, Emery is confident that, given time, De Zerbi is certain to build a formidable team at Tottenham, which plays in his trademark style.

The Villa boss added about his opposite number: “De Zerbi has maybe the highest challenge of his career, to try and save them. With time, he’s going to build a strong team with his idea and style, making an impact.

“He did it here with Brighton and as well in Marseille. He has only coached three matches with Tottenham, and he will need time. The most important thing for them is to try to compete and escape from the bottom. He will get success during his time with Tottenham, I’m sure.”

Roberto De Zerbi has now welcomed a familiar face to Hotspur Way, as the Italian desperately tries to keep Tottenham in the Premier League.

There has been a fair bit of negativity in the media about Tottenham’s chances of survival, and the Spurs head coach hit back against the negativity at the start of Friday’s press conference.

De Zerbi unleashed a passionate rant explaining why his side has the quality to stay up, calling on his players to leave everything on the pitch in their final four games of the season.

The Italian is evidently trying his best to get the Spurs players in the right mental space despite their predicament, and he will now be assisted by a trusted colleague in his efforts to do so.

Roberto De Zerbi set to be joined by trusted staff member at Tottenham

It has now been revealed on Football.London that the Tottenham boss will soon reunite with his former colleague, Enrico Venturelli, who has now been handed a work permit ahead of his move to N17.

De Zerbi has so far only brought two members of staff with him to Spurs:

Marcattilio Marcattilii and Marcello Quinto, who joined the Lilywhites as a fitness coach and senior professional development phase coach, respectively.

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His staff will now be boosted with the addition of Venturelli, who has worked with the 46-year-old at Marseille, Brighton and Shakhtar Donetsk, as one of his assistant first team coaches.

Enrico Venturelli joins Spurs as a translator

Even though Venturelli held coaching roles under De Zerbi in his three previous clubs, Football.London reveal that he is set to join Spurs purely as a translator.

The 45-year-old is fluent in Italian, English, Russian and Spanish, and apart from his coaching background, has also been involved with FIFA and UEFA and as a project manager at three different Olympic Games.

Venturelli’s primary role will be to ensure that De Zerbi gets his intended messages across to his players and other members of staff clearly. The newcomer will also provide support to the Tottenham head coach when he speaks to the media.

Tottenham Hotspur face a defining final month in their bid to preserve their Premier League status, and Louis Saha has suggested that the squad possesses more than enough quality to avoid a historic drop to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur have it all to play for in the Premier League this season, with four games left as they fight to avoid relegation to the Championship for the first time in their history.

The margin for error is very slim, as they look to overcome a two-point deficit with West Ham United sitting in 17th place.

Games against Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton are where Tottenham must get results, and at least try to outperform West Ham, if they are to leapfrog the Hammers and secure their league status.

Tottenham survival hopes backed by Louis Saha verdict

Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has now given his take on Spurs’ relegation scrap as the 2025-26 season draws to a close.

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Speaking to Toonie Bet, Saha addressed Tottenham’s situation and insisted they have enough to stay up. He also noted that while the potential to compete for the highest honours has often been touted, internal issues and poor execution have frequently prevented the side from reaching its potential.

He said: “Tottenham have the team to win those games and stay up – they should not be in this position.

“For years I have felt they had the potential to compete for titles, but something always goes wrong.

“I do not know exactly what it is, but some of the decisions and transfers have not been good enough.”

Spurs must show character in relegation fight

Saha also touched on the talent within the Tottenham squad, explaining that he believes they have enough quality to beat the drop.

Continuing his assessment to Toonie Bet, he stressed the importance of mentality in the run-in: “They have the talent, even with injuries, to win those games.

“It is about showing character now. At this stage of the season, you need fighting spirit, confidence and support from the fans.

“If they bring those things together, they will stay up.”

Fabrizio Romano has provided a big update on how likely Tottenham Hotspur are to win the race for Marcos Senesi this summer.

It is not a secret that Tottenham have opened talks with Senesi’s representatives as the centre-back nears an exit as a free agent from Bournemouth at the end of the season.

A number of sources have reported that Spurs had reached an agreement in principle with the Argentine defender, subject to the Lilywhites staying in the Premier League.

However, some journalists have suggested that Tottenham’s move for the 28-year-old centre-back can still be hijacked, with other clubs also plotting a move for the Cherries star.

Tottenham is Marcos Senesi’s preferred option despite other proposals

Fabrizio Romano has now set the record straight on Tottenham’s attempts to win the race for the experienced defender.

He explained that the defender has not given a verbal agreement yet to Spurs, but he made it clear that the Bournemouth star’s top preference is to move to N17, even though he has also received offers from the likes of Juventus.

Romano told GiveMeSport: “Senesi is also in very advanced talks with Tottenham, as he will leave Bournemouth as a free agent and is opening doors to a summer move. In this case, nothing is sealed yet and it’s also important to say that there are still details to fix in order to call that a ‘verbal agreement’.

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“But if Tottenham manage to stay in the Premier League, he could really end up joining the project. Senesi also has proposals from Italy, with Juventus keen, and more top Premier League clubs; but North London would be his favourite option, if Tottenham don’t get relegated, of course.”

Sensei denies verbal agreement with Spurs

This update from Romano comes a couple of days after the player himself denied that he had decided on his next move.

Senesi insisted that he does not know who will be playing for next season, although he admitted that his Bournemouth teammates do not believe him when he tells them the same.

In the same interview, the centre-back also made it clear that he does not have a clear preference to remain in the Premier League, revealing that he is open to moving to any of the top European leagues.

Tottenham Hotspur have joined a long queue of clubs plotting a move for Brazilian international midfielder this summer.

Spurs’ squad is expected to undergo wholesale changes this summer ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge.

De Zerbi has already emphasised his focus on positional play, and the Italian would likely want to rejig his midfield options to add more players who can progress the ball forward.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites are ready to battle it out for a 26-year-old who is emerging as one of the best number sixes in Turkish football.

Tottenham battling three Premier League clubs for Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara

It was first reported at the start of April that Tottenham had made contact over a summer deal for Gabriel Sara, who has been one of the standout midfielders in the Super Lig this season.

A new report in Calciomercato.it has also named the Lilywhites as one of the clubs queuing up for the Galatasaray star.

The report focuses on Napoli’s interest in Sara and claims that their pursuit is made harder by the fact that Spurs, Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Newcastle have all entered the race for the player.

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Additionally, it is claimed that Atletico Madrid view the Gala star as a potential alternative to Ederson or Joao Gomes if they are not able to agree a deal for either player.

How much are Galatasaray expected to demand for Sara?

CalcioMercato.it points out that the defensive midfielder is under contract until 2029 at Rams Park, which means that he will not come cheaply.

The Turkish club are expected to demand at least €35m-€40m (£30.2m-£34.5m) for Sera this summer as the interest in his services grows.

The outlet adds that Napoli are yet to make a concrete move for the 26-year-old and suggests that Gala’s high asking price is an ‘obstacle’ for all Serie A sides.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer plans are already taking shape behind the scenes, but a potential deal for Andy Robertson may not be as straightforward as it first appeared, with increased competition for the full-back.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window as they prepare for a major squad rebuild.

Work has already begun even before the window opens, with reports stating that Tottenham and Robertson have already reached a verbal agreement.

However, a deal is contingent on Spurs maintaining their Premier League status this term, with the club currently sat in the bottom three and at risk of losing their top-flight place with four games remaining.

Robertson has also recently called time on his Liverpool career, choosing not to renew his contract, and is set to be a free agent this summer.

Tottenham face transfer competition for Andy Robertson

Despite reports of a verbal agreement between Tottenham and Andy Robertson, they are not expected to have a free run at the full-back.

According to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, it is explained that Fenerbahce are also keen on landing the Liverpool man.

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Robertson’s agent is said to have recently travelled to Istanbul for talks with the Turkish side, with an offer made to the player, which the 32-year-old is understood to have considered.

However, talks are currently at a standstill due to the upcoming presidential election in the first week of June, with transfers potentially on hold until then.

As a result, Robertson is expected to choose another option, with it highly unlikely that he will wait until June for the Turkish side, which should bode well for Spurs’ chances of landing the full-back.

Spurs face battle with Atletico Madrid for Robertson

But Tottenham are also facing competition from Atletico Madrid, who are in the race for Robertson ahead of the summer transfer window.

Spurs Web reports that Diego Simeone is a big admirer of the Liverpool full-back and is keen on adding the 32-year-old to his squad.

Spurs also value Robertson’s experience as they aim to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts next season, but if they are in the Championship next campaign, those plans could be thrown into doubt.