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Tottenham Hotspur are at the front of the queue to land an experienced Serie A winger, but they have to see off competition from a Premier League rival to complete the deal.

The central midfield area could see some big changes in the summer, with reports indicating that Yves Bissouma’s time at Spurs could end this summer.

There are also doubts over whether Tottenham will sign Joao Palhinha permanently from Bayern Munich, with the Lilywhites thought to be hesitant to pay the £22m clause.

It has now emerged that Roberto De Zerbi’s men are ready to turn their attention to an experienced number six, who is having a disappointing season in Italy.

Tottenham and Aston Villa leading the race for Youssouf Fofana

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham have entered the race to sign Youssouf Fofana, whose future at AC Milan is in doubt on the back of his disappointing performances this campaign.

The report says that Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have both expressed interest in the 27-year-old, but the player prefers to move to the Premier League over the Super Lig.

The interest is coming from Spurs and Aston Villa, who have both already made offers to Fofana’s entourage ahead of the summer window.

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However, it is made clear that Tottenham would only have a shot of landing the France international if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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Gazzetta say that agreeing personal terms with the midfielder is not likely to be a problem for either the Lilywhites or the Villans.

It is asserted that the deal will come down to whether either club can strike an agreement with Milan, who want to recoup the full €25m (£21.6m) they paid to sign Fofana from Monaco back in 2024.

Tottenham have been handed a potential boost ahead of a defining run of fixtures, with developments at Leeds United offering a glimmer of hope in their battle for survival.

Tottenham Hotspur will certainly be hoping to approach their fight for survival on a game-by-game basis instead of looking too far ahead.

Right now, they are sat in the bottom three, but they will be hoping that their recent victory over Wolves last week catalyses what is to come in the final weeks of the Premier League season, with four games left to play.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi is certainly confident of his side’s chances of beating the drop. Speaking on that belief, he said: “I believe to stay up. If I stay here, it is because I am positive now, because I am a coach of Tottenham.

“Tottenham is not important on the pitch, if you are Tottenham or another team, the most important are the qualities of the players, and the human level of the players.

“It was a surprise for me, because I did not know them, and when I knew my players better, I understood that we have the possibility, the chance to stay up. We have two points, not 10 points, we have two points from West Ham.

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“West Ham are a good team, but also Tottenham have very good players and are a very good team.”

Tottenham discover Leeds United injury concerns before clash

De Zerbi will now be hoping that his positivity translates into results on the pitch, with Tottenham still set to face Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton.

The Villa game remains crucial for Spurs, who will be hoping to secure a victory and remain within touching distance of West Ham United in 17th, or even leapfrog them should the Hammers lose against Brentford.

A defeat, however, will make the subsequent fixtures must-win games if they are to pull off a great escape.

Leeds United are up next after Villa, and Spurs appear to have been handed a boost ahead of that clash, with three of Daniel Farke’s players in doubt.

The Leeds boss has confirmed that Gabriel Gudmundsson is expected to be out for at least two games, while Noah Okafor and Jaka Bijol are also doubts ahead of the weekend.

Speaking on Gudmundsson, Farke said, as relayed by football.london: “It is a hamstring injury and it is also a bit of a serious injury. He will miss the game on Friday and, as it stands, the Tottenham game.

“After that we will have to see. Obviously, we will try to bring him back as soon as we can. As it stands, the next two games we will have to play without him.”

Okafor has also been contributing goals for Leeds, scoring seven so far this season and three in his last five Premier League outings.

Farke also provided an update on his fitness, explaining that it remains touch-and-go this weekend, although he could return for the Spurs game.

Speaking on Okafor and Bijol, he added: “We have one or two question marks. Noah Okafor got a hit to his calf and there is a question mark about his availability. Also, Jaka Bijol has a problem with his hip flexor. I hope to have both available, but I cannot say right now if it is possible.”

Alejo Veliz is finally getting his career back on track at his boyhood club following his struggles at Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham’s attempts to sell Veliz to Brazilian club Bahia in January collapsed as the club was unable to terminate the striker’s loan spell with Rosario Central prematurely.

This was reportedly because the Spurs striker was keen to see out the rest of his loan spell in Argentina after a strong showing on his return to Rosario.

The 22-year-old may have struggled to make an impression in Europe, but he has managed to get his career back on track in his home country.

Tottenham youngster Alejo Veliz continues to impress for Rosario Central

Football.London have revealed that Tottenham is continuing to pop up with key goals for his boyhood club, just as he did before making the switch to Spurs.

The outlet reveals that Veliz came on as a substitute to play half an hour in the clash against Sarmiento last Monday, and he found the back of the net as Rosario emerged 2-1 winners.

The 22-year-old then came off the bench to play 30 minutes of the 2-1 victory at Estudiantes last Friday before starting and playing 80 minutes on Wednesday in the 3-0 win at UCV in the Copa Libertadores.

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Veliz has now scored five times in 1,329 minutes of football this season, spread over 18 appearances, and he has now scored 29 goals overall for Rosario.

Spurs have already agreed a deal to sell Veliz

Reports indicate that an agreement is in place for Bahia to complete a €9m (£7.8m) deal for Veliz in the summer, with the striker expected to have his medical in June.

This is also backed up by this latest update from Football.London, who say that along with the fee, the deal also includes €1m (£871k) in add-ons, while Tottenham retain a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

If the Argentine continues developing at the same pace that he is, a future return to Europe is on the cards for the striker, and Spurs may be in line for a financial boost.

Antonin Kinsky has spoken to the press for the first time since his howler against Atletico Madrid, and the Tottenham keeper is determined to show some fight.

When Atletico’s third goal was about to go in and Antonin Kinsky dejectedly collapsed to the ground in defeat, many would think that the goalkeeper played his last match in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt.

Kinsky’s mistakes had gifted Atletico Madrid two easy goals and to make the whole debacle even more humiliating, Igor Tudor hooked the Czech keeper immediately after.

But more than a month after, that Champions League night is no more than a painful memory in the back of minds of Spurs fans, as Antonin Kinsky is doing everything he can to write over that legacy and show his true worth as a goalkeeper.

Antonin Kinsky speaks for first time since Tottenham mistakes

It was an injury to his teammate, Guglielmo Vicario who had to undergo hernia surgery, that earned Kinsky a second chance at life at Tottenham, as he found himself with the number one shirt again.

Despite some worries that the damage done to his confidence reached a stage of no return, in all fairness Kinsky has been splendid since returning between the goalposts.

Kinsky has now spoken to the media for the first time since that faithful night in Madrid in an interview for Canal+ (via Alasdair Gold). He talks about the mood in the dressing room, his role in Tottenham’s relegation run-in and that last-gasp save at the Molineux.

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“The determination is huge. We feel that we want it, the fans want it, everyone is behind us and we will do everything we can. Of course, we got ourselves into this situation which we don’t want to be, but I believe we are doing the right things to get out and I believe we have the qualities to get out,” Kinsky said on Tottenham’s current table position.

The goalkeeper also spoke of his performance against Wolves last Saturday, when his two crucial interventions, including a breathtaking last minute parade to stop a free kick heading for the top bins, earned Spurs the three points and kept their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.

“For the save, I am happy for that because it was a good moment at the end of the game. Yeah, I just stayed calm and did what I am supposed to do.”

The young keeper showed his mettle in overcoming the setback his career suffered at Atletico and he shows it again with his cool and calm approach to his role.

“You know that any time there can be some break and some dangerous situation. I think it is more about keeping balanced, being focused on the offensive part of the game if you have the ball 70 per cent and then at the back being compact and ready for any counter.”

“I think we did it well and especially in the first half. Second half could be better and I think these are the things we can take into the next game.”

Kinsky hopes Spurs can kick on from Wolves win

Kinsky also hopes that Tottenham’s win against Wolves will galvanize the team – “This was an important moment for us, an important game and it was five games until the end [of the season]. We know that every game we need to get the points you know as much as possible, so of course we did it and got the three points. We want to continue this in the next games.”

“Determination is the right mindset I would say with the confidence. It has to be balanced no matter what the situation is, especially on the pitch during the game.”

“Even though OK, you are more on the ball, you know that any time there can be some break and some dangerous situation. I think it is more about keeping balanced, being focused on the offensive part of the game if you have the ball 70 per cent or something like this and then at the back being compact and ready for any counter,” Kinsky told Canal+. “I think we did it well and especially in the first half. Second half could be better and I think these are the things we can take into the next game.”

Teddy Sheringham believes that the Tottenham hierarchy has made one mistake after another over the past 12 months.

At the start of the season, no one in their wildest dreams would have thought that Tottenham Hotspur would be two points adrift of safety with four league games left to go.

However, that is the current reality for the Lilywhites, who are into their third different head coach this season.

Pundits are struggling to see how Spurs can avoid relegation, given the players they are missing due to injuries, and a Tottenham legend believes that the issues go back to what happened nearly a year ago.

Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham made a big mistake sacking Ange Postecoglou

Sheringham believes that Spurs’ problems go back to their decision to sack Ange Postecoglou last summer after he had delivered the club’s first trophy in 17 years.

The former Tottenham striker admits that he would have loved to see what the Australian could have accomplished after being given a full season.

Sheringham said (via The Standard): “Ange Postecoglou must still be sitting at home thinking, ‘how did I lose my Tottenham job?’ I mean, he told everyone he was going to win something in two years, and he did. They (Tottenham) haven’t won something for a long, long time so when he’s won the club a trophy, he’s somehow lost his job. Why is he still not in charge?

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“I understand the league position last season wasn’t great, but he put all his eggs in one basket to win something, because he wanted to win something. We all want to win something. I’m still mystified on that decision to replace him to this day. I know it was very 50-50 between the fans about whether he should stay or go even though he won a trophy. But I think some of the football that Spurs played was just phenomenal at times.

“Some of the games I saw they could have been six up in the first 10 minutes, by the way they peppered teams and got behind them. It was just unbelievable, unbelievable edge-of-the-seat football from the first kickoff, and that’s what you want as a punter, to be entertained. It would be very interesting to see where we would be if he had stayed, that’s for sure. I’m not saying that Spurs should go back to him, not now anyway, but we’ll never know.”

Sheringham calls for accountability after the ‘ridiculous’ Igor Tudor decision

The 60-year-old understands why Tottenham turned to Thomas Frank last summer, but termed the decision to replace the Dane with Igor Tudor as ‘absurd’ and ‘ridiculous’.

He suggested that those at the top who have made these calls need to face the fire when the dust settles this summer.

Sherringham added: “Well, everyone thought Thomas Frank was such a good appointment in the first place, but that turned very sour very quickly. I think the jury was still out for me with Thomas Frank.

“He did well at Brentford but there’s a big difference between managing Brentford and Tottenham. I could tell the jury was still out, but a lot of Tottenham fans were quite happy with him coming in. The whole situation obviously proved too difficult, and the way the team played in the last two or three games of his tenure was so bad that something had to be done.

Roberto De Zerbi has outlined how he wants Tottenham to approach their clash with Aston Villa, as Spurs look to build momentum at a crucial stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers when they take to the pitch against Aston Villa this weekend.

Spurs will also be hoping to compound the misery on Unai Emery’s men, who fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League.

Villa are now without a win in their last two outings, having also fallen short in the Premier League against Fulham last weekend after losing 1-0 at Craven Cottage.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi outlines Aston Villa game plan

There is surely no better time for Tottenham to line up against Villa, a side they have a solid away record against.

Villa are not in the best of positions and could be got at if Spurs get their setup right, and De Zerbi has outlined exactly what his plans are.

Speaking about his tactical approach, the Italian explained his desire for control, organisation and attacking intent.

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He told football.london: “Keeping the ball, showing our qualities, because if we have a chance to win the game, it is because we have great players for me, and fight, run, defend everyone together, with order, with the right organisation, without the ball for sure, because we have to defend, but we have to attack and to keep the ball, and to enjoy with the ball, to try the one-to-one on the wingers’ side, to play when we have the right time and the right space between the lines, that is my idea.”

Spurs must capitalise on Villa vulnerability

It is clear De Zerbi wants his players to feel as confident as they can once they take to the pitch on Sunday evening.

Starting the game on the front foot and with purpose will boost Spurs’ chances of victory, especially after Villa’s Europa League outing on Thursday.

That loss to Forest could play into Tottenham’s hands, tilting the balance of Sunday’s game, as Emery will have an eye on the return leg of the Europa League semi-final.

There is every chance that Villa will rest key players as they look to turn a one-goal deficit around, and Spurs must be confident enough to take the game to them and come away with all three points.

Roberto De Zerbi has provided a fresh update on James Maddison’s fitness, as Tottenham weigh up their options ahead of a crucial run-in.

Tottenham Hotspur must find tactical alternatives as they search for a solution to the absence of Xavi Simons for the remainder of the campaign.

Spurs Web believes that Roberto De Zerbi could turn to three different stars to fill the creative void left by Simons following his unfortunate ACL injury.

Among the primary options to replace him is James Maddison, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury of his own and has yet to feature in a competitive match this season.

The feeling, though, is that Maddison is not far away from a long-awaited comeback as he has returned to full first-team training at Hotspur Way.

The playmaker has featured on the bench in the last two games, and while he remained an unused substitute, his presence in the matchday squad suggests he is nearing the physical levels required for a return to action.

Speaking ahead of the crucial trip to face Aston Villa, De Zerbi has opened up on how likely it is for Maddison to feature before the conclusion of the season.

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The Italian is clearly eager to reintegrate the midfielder into his starting eleven, but he remains wary of the risks involved in rushing a player back from a major reconstructive surgery.

The Tottenham head coach explained to football.london that the player is progressing well, although a final decision on his involvement against Aston Villa or Leeds United remains dependent on several physical factors.

He said: “Very well. I do not know, I would like to play with him, because he is a special player, he is a different player, but we have to consider the physical condition, a lot of things.

“But I think he can be important in the next three games. Experience, personality, calm. Because anyway, if you have much experience, you are calmer.

“You can consider the timing when you have to speak, when you have to say something or not. And I want him to stay inside even if he does not play, because when he will be ready to play, I want him 100 per cent inside of the plan of the team.”

Mathys Tel could offer Spurs creative alternative as Maddison nears return

Tottenham will undoubtedly require greater creativity in the middle of the field with Simons sidelined, as the responsibility for unlocking defences now falls on the remaining fit members of the squad.

Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall may be required to occupy the number ten role, though neither is viewed as a natural playmaker in the same mould as their injured teammates.

This situation could necessitate a change in tactical approach from Tottenham, who will likely need significantly more production from their wide players in the high-stakes games ahead.

While it remains unlikely that Maddison will start against Aston Villa, De Zerbi has hinted at a potential front three that includes Mathys Tel.

The former Bayern Munich attacker has had to bide his time under De Zerbi and, should he be handed a start at Villa Park, he will have to ensure he makes his involvement count in the final third.

Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a passionate rallying cry to his Tottenham Hotspur squad ahead of a season-defining trip to Villa Park, as the Italian head coach looks to steer his side away from a catastrophic drop to the Championship while addressing mounting concerns over the club’s medical setup.

Spurs Web believes that Sunday’s clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa is one of the biggest games in the club’s modern history.

There is simply a lot at stake this weekend for Spurs, who could find themselves five points behind West Ham United if they lose at Villa Park and risk losing their Premier League status.

However, victory for Tottenham could see them leapfrog their London rivals and finish the gameweek outside the relegation places, but the Hammers must either lose or draw their match.

Roberto De Zerbi demands fight as Tottenham prepare for Aston Villa test

Roberto De Zerbi is well aware that his side remains in the fight for survival, with just two points separating Tottenham from West Ham.

The Hammers take on Brentford this weekend and, according to predictions, West Ham are the favourites to lose against the Bees.

Spurs themselves face a stern task against Aston Villa and will have to be at their best to beat Unai Emery’s men. Villa’s recent loss to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League could well provide an advantage for the travelling side, and the Italian head coach wants his players to capitalise on any fatigue and fight until the final whistle.

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Speaking to football.london ahead of the fixture, Roberto De Zerbi refused to accept the idea that the club is already doomed, insisting that he expects his players to give everything on the pitch.

He said: “It’s like we’re all crying and relegated. No, not yet. We have to die on the pitch and it’s two points [above]. It’s not the best moment, it’s a tough moment, but the losers cry. They think negatively. I don’t want people close to me crying and thinking in a different way to me.

“We are good enough to win the games and we are good enough to stay up. Then we will see. It’s the unique way I know, to work hard, give my best.”

Spurs injury crisis leaves De Zerbi searching for solutions

Spurs, however, will have to secure a win without several of their first-team players. Dominic Solanke is out injured, as is Xavi Simons, who ruptured his ACL last time out against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

That now leaves Spurs without at least ten first-team players heading to Villa Park. A lot of criticism has been levelled at the medical department, and De Zerbi has now addressed how that situation could be improved moving forward.

Speaking further on future plans, the Italian suggested changes could come in the summer. He added: “In the summer we can do everything. Everything. I have a lot of time to spend talking about football, the transfer window and everything we can improve and we will.”

Roberto De Zerbi has hinted at a reshuffled Tottenham front line ahead of a crucial clash, as injuries continue to force his hand at a decisive stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes only worsened last time out in the club’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, with both Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke picking up bad knocks.

It has since been confirmed that the pair will miss the rest of the season, following ACL injuries for Simons and a grade-two hamstring problem for Solanke.

These latest knocks now mean Tottenham’s list of absentees is back up to double figures after a brief respite in recent days.

Tottenham injury crisis forces Roberto De Zerbi selection call

A lot has been said about the club’s medical team and its handling of injuries in recent times. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara slammed the medical staff who treated Simons on the pitch for allowing the Dutchman to run off an ACL injury.

Spurs fans have also not reacted well to the on-field incident on Saturday and the wider injury crisis at the club, calling for the medical team to be sacked.

Speaking to the press ahead of the clash with Aston Villa, Roberto De Zerbi addressed the negativity around the squad and highlighted the attacking options still available, as reported via football.london.

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He also seemed to hint at his first-choice front three without Solanke and Simons.

He said, “Listen, I want to be clear one time. The most important challenge now is to silence the voice inside of us, inside of the players, the staff, the fans. This voice produces negative thoughts and the voice says we are unlucky, we have too many injuries. We lost Xavi Simons and he was one of the most important players for us in the past two games.

“[People say] Our medical staff is not good enough, our stadium pitch is not good enough, our training pitch is not good enough. Winning two or three games in a row no because we had not won a game in 2026. It is all negative things and it is rubbish.

“I want to keep the focus on myself and the quality of my players. We go to play one of the best teams in the Premier League at the moment but if Tottenham win at Villa Park it is not a miracle. Maybe we lose but we have the quality to win this game. We have to be positive because we are lucky to work in a big club.

“If Xavi and Solanke are injured we can play with Kolo Muani, Tel, Richarlison. These are not bad players. We have Porro, Van de Ven, Udogie… etc.”

Spurs still have attacking options despite setbacks

Of course, Tottenham can still put out a strong XI this weekend, which will see the likes of Mathys Tel and Richarlison come into the side.

De Zerbi could also turn to the youth, and Spurs Web believes this could be a good opportunity for Tottenham to hand Tynan Thompson a first-team debut.

There is also the option for De Zerbi to change his tactical setup and opt for a narrow approach to accommodate all of his injuries.

It certainly is not ideal, but given the quality of the manager, one would expect him to come up with a solution in what is a time of crisis.

Hamburg’s record with Luka Vuskovic clearly demonstrates just how important the Tottenham centre-back is for the Bundesliga club’s backline.

Vuskovic’s numbers suggest that he has been one of the best centre-backs across Europe’s top-five leagues this season, even though this has been the 19-year-old’s first taste of football at the highest level.

However, the defender has been out with an injury over the last three weeks, and there have been mixed reports on the seriousness of the Tottenham man’s injury.

Spurs have ultimate power in deciding when Vuskovic returns to training, and HSV will soon be hoping to get a green light from the North London club for the teenager to feature.

Hamburg are struggling to pick up results without Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic

The Bundesliga side have lost Stuttgart, Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim over the last three weeks in the absence of the teenage centre-back.

Without Vuskovic at the heart of their defence, Hamburg have conceded nine goals in those matches, which shows just how desperately they have missed the Croat’s presence.

In stark contrast, HSV only lost three of their previous 10 matches when Vuskovic featured, including a 2-2 draw against champions Bayern Munich.

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Why Hamburg will be desperate for Vuskovic to return soon

HSV are hopeful that Vuskovic will play for them again this season, but the club only have three games left this campaign.

The newly-promoted side are not out of relegation trouble yet, sitting five points ahead of St Pauli, who occupy the relegation/promotion playoff spot.