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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly turned their attention to a young Bundesliga starlet after being snubbed by Johnny Cardoso, but the Lilywhites are now expected to face defeat in their latest transfer pursuit as well.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham’s £21m purchase option on Cardoso will go to waste as the midfielder prefers to join Atletico Madrid.

In fact, some sources suggest that Spurs have not even initiated a move for Cardoso, nor have they reached out to the Real Betis man to indicate that they intend to activate the option.

It turns out that Tottenham have identified a 20-year-old alternative to Cardoso, but even he will prove very difficult to get after the latest developments.

Tottenham set to face blow in pursuit Hugo Larsson

Over the last month, some sources indicated that Tottenham were becoming increasingly confident of signing Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt.

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Larsson is the man that Spurs were set to make a move for after being disappointed in their pursuit of Cardoso.

However, the outlet says that their pursuit of the Swede has now become complicated since Eintracht are adamant that they will not let the youngster depart.

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The Bundesliga club had identified Jobe Bellingham as a potential replacement for Larsson, but with the Sunderland player now leaning towards a move for Borussia Dortmund, Dino Toppmoller’s men do not wish to let their young starlet go.

The German side, who Spurs beat in the Europa League quarter-final, have now made it clear that it would take an offer of more than £50m to prise Larsson away.

Eintracht are in a strong negotiating position as the midfielder has four years left on his contract, with Spurs thus on course to miss out on the youngster.

What is Larsson’s transfer stance?

GiveMeSport say that apart from Tottenham, the young Swede is also being monitored by both Real Madrid and Manchester City.

However, despite attracting interest from these clubs, Larsson has decided that he will not agitate for a move if these sides are not able to strike a deal with his club.

The outlet points out that the 20-year-old will get a chance to play Champions League football at the Deutsche Bank Park next summer, which is perhaps why he is not intent on pushing for a move.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed what he knows about Everton’s rumoured interest in Richarlison and what the Tottenham forward expects to happen this summer.

The Brazilian has endured a frustrating three-year spell at Tottenham, with injuries preventing him from showcasing his best for the side consistently.

However, the 28-year-old had a strong end to the campaign, playing a crucial part in the club’s Europa League success, even starting the final over captain Heung-min Son.

Despite the way he ended the campaign, reports indicate that Tottenham are expected to cash in on Richarlison in order to fund moves for their top transfer targets.

Are Everton expected to make a move for Richarlison?

Rumours first emerged in March that Richarlison is on Everton’s summer wishlist, with the Merseyside club said to be prioritising re-signing the striker ahead of their move to the new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

Some sources have since claimed that Everton are looking to sign Richarlison on loan with an option to buy, but Ben Jacobs has now refuted those suggestions, insisting that the Toffees are not expected to make an offer for the Brazilian.

The journalist remarked that should the striker leave Tottenham, he knows that it is likely to be to a club outside the Premier League.

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When asked about Richarlison’s future, Jacobs said on Last Word on Spurs: “I’m not aware, despite rumours of anything between Everton and Richarlison, I don’t have any information that suggests that Everton are going to return to try and sign Richarlison.

“And I think if he was to depart, even though there may be a willingness to go back to Everton, but generally I think the player realises if he’s going to leave Spurs, he’s probably going to be leaving the Premier League as well.”

Tottenham will listen to offers for Richarlison this summer

Irrespective of whether Everton make a move to re-sign the forward, it appears that his time at Hotspur Way is about to come to an end.

Just a couple of days ago, the reliable Alasdair Gold said that Tottenham will listen to offers for Richarlison, with the Lilywhites expected to be in the market for a new striker.

As Tottenham Hotspur prepare to make a splash in this summer’s transfer window, the one thing they need to be mindful of is their lack of homegrown and locally-trained players, with the club being well short of the required numbers, particularly for the Champions League.

The outlook for the summer was not looking too promising for Spurs until a few weeks ago, with the club’s financial situation meaning that Tottenham had to sell before they could buy.

However, winning the Europa League has changed the North London club’s fortunes, with Tottenham’s coffers expected to be boosted by around £180m, owing to their participation in next season’s Champions League.

According to reports, Spurs are planning to flex their financial muscle this summer and make some ambitious signings ahead of their return to Europe’s premier club tournament.

Tottenham have to be wary of their homegrown numbers

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now pointed out that the Lilywhites have to be mindful of their lack of homegrown options before they finalised their transfer targets.

The departure of Fraser Forster has left the club in an even worse position, although the one advantage they have is the fact Kevin Danso qualifies as homegrown in the Premier League since he was part of the Reading and MK Dons youth set-up as a youngster.

The Premier League rules state that “a homegrown player is someone who has been registered with any club affiliated to The Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons, or 36 months, before his 21st birthday (or the end of the season during which he turns 21).”

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As things stand, Spurs have 16 non-homegrown players in their squad, with only a maximum of 17 allowed for the Premier League. Meanwhile, they have 7 homegrown players, with a minimum of eight required to be named in the squad.

Champions League squad rules further complicate things for Tottenham

Gold points out that the rules for UEFA competitions are very different, thus giving an even bigger headache for the North Londoners.

The European football governing body requires teams to have at least eight players out of the 25-man squad to be locally trained. If a club have fewer than eight in their squad, then the maximum number of players in their squad is reduced accordingly.

Gold explains that Tottenham currently have 23 European non-locally trained players in their ranks, but only 17 can be named in their Champions League squad.

How Tottenham’s Premier League squad looks right now, including players returning from loan and before anyone else leaves.

Premier League non-homegrown players (17 currently, 17 maximum allowed): Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son Heung-min, Pape Matar Sarr, Manor Solomon, Bryan Gil, Alejo Veliz, Josh Keeley.

Premier League homegrown players (7 currently and eight minimum required): Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Brandon Austin, Ben Davies, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence.

Notable Under-21s players: Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, Dane Scarlett, Yang-min Hyeok, Luka Vuskovic, Ashley Phillips, Alfie Devine, Jamie Donley, Alfie Dorrington.

Even more glaringly, Spurs would be required to name four club-trained players in their squad, but currently have just one in their squad above the age of 21 in the form of keeper Brandon Austin.

Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to make a true statement in the transfer market this summer, and there may be no better name to deliver that message than Bradley Barcola – here’s why.

Tottenham Hotspur must strike while the iron is hot, having finally ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a memorable Europa League triumph in Bilbao, Spain.

Their European success has not only brought long-awaited joy to the fanbase but also secured the club a return to the UEFA Champions League, with the accompanying windfall set to play a huge role in shaping their summer plans.

Reports suggest that Tottenham will receive at least £40 million from UEFA for qualifying for the competition, and that figure could climb towards £80 million or even £100 million, depending on their performance next season.

Importantly, the club are not hindered by PSR constraints either, with financial projections indicating Spurs could spend up to £250 million this summer without triggering any regulatory issues.

Tottenham eye marquee signing this summer

The summer transfer window is underway, and Spurs have already suffered a quadruple blow in the transfer market, with several of their targets now leaning towards moves elsewhere.

However, time remains on the club’s side, as there is still room for decisive action before the window slams shut.

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Supporters will no doubt be eager to see how Tottenham capitalise on their recent success, especially with talk that Tottenham are planning a marquee signing to headline their summer business, alongside strengthening three other key areas of the Spurs squad.

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has urged chairman Daniel Levy to pursue a deal for Leroy Sane, with the 29-year-old’s contract situation at Bayern Munich attracting interest from the club.

Spurs should prioritise Bradley Barcola over Leroy Sane

While Leroy Sane remains a player with a clear pedigree, there is a growing feeling among Tottenham fans that the ship may have sailed, with concerns that his peak years are now behind him.

In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, a far more exciting proposition given the Frenchman’s recent output and age profile.

Reports state that a fee over £40 million (€47 million) would be required to prise him away from the Parc des Princes, a figure that should not deter Spurs, considering their financial strength and their need for a Heung-min Son successor.

Of course, Barcola enjoyed a standout campaign last season, returning an extraordinary 40 goal contributions for PSG, scoring 21 times and laying on 19 assists across all competitions.

To put that into perspective, the Tottenham player with the most goal contributions last season managed 24, just three more than Barcola’s goal tally alone.

While some may question the quality of Ligue 1, Barcola also delivered in Europe, notching seven goal contributions in the Champions League, scoring three and assisting four, with one of his assists coming in PSG’s 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the final.

Tottenham Hotspur have decided what they will do this summer if Cristian Romero refuses to sign a new contract and demands a move to Atletico Madrid.

The speculation linking Romero with a move to Atletico Madrid continues to intensify, with the La Liga club expected to make advances towards the centre-back over the coming days.

However, over the last few days, it has been revealed that Tottenham are hoping to use two factors to persuade Romero to stay at N17.

One is the fact that he will get to play Champions League football at Spurs next season, and the other is to offer him a significant pay rise so that he can be convinced to tie his long-term future to the club.

What will Tottenham do if Cristian Romero demands to leave?

The Daily Mail have now said that Spurs are also planning for the possibility that their vice-captain will push to move to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Should Romero look to depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Lilywhites will demand £60m from Atletico for the World Cup winner.

It is explained that Romero is regarded at Tottenham as one of the club’s most important players and they will push for a premium to allow the centre-back to move to the Spanish capital.

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This particular report does not say if Diego Simeone’s men would be willing to meet Tottenham’s expectations, but some sources from Spain have previously claimed that Atletico are hoping to sign Romero for under £40m.

One important Tottenham decision will dictate Romero’s future

This report from The Mail backs up what we have heard from other sources by stating that the Tottenham managerial situation will be a ‘key factor’ in the centre-back’s decision.

It was claimed by Argentine journalist Ruben Uria earlier this week that Romero will do everything possible to depart Spurs if Postecoglou is sacked.

Tottenham Hotspur star Brennan Johnson has now shown off his latest tattoo following the club’s Europa League win.

Following their recent Europa League triumph, several Tottenham Hotspur stars have now jetted off to represent their various nations ahead of their World Cup qualifying clashes.

We reported that 12 first-team Tottenham players are set to represent their countries at the senior level, while four will represent their nations at the youth level.

Among the Spurs players to receive a call-up is Brennan Johnson, who has been capped 35 times for Wales, scoring five goals in those appearances.

Brennan Johnson has a Europa League trophy tattoo

Indeed, the Welsh national team are fighting for a place in the 2026 World Cup and are set to play two group stage World Cup qualifying games before the international break ends.

On Friday, 6 June, Wales come up against Liechtenstein, before they take on Belgium in their final match of the June international break on 10 June, and Brennan Johnson would be hoping to lead his side to victory.

However, during a training session in Cardiff this week, the Tottenham star was spotted with a new tattoo of the Europa League logo on his lower right leg to help commemorate Spurs‘ recent continental triumph.

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Brennan Johnson’s impact for Tottenham

Of course, Johnson has impressed this season, as the winger grabbed 18 goals in all competitions – the most of any Tottenham player.

His final goal of the campaign was the most crucial, after he helped Tottenham secure their first piece of silverware in over 17 years since they last won the League Cup in 2008.

Johnson was over the moon following Spurs’ Europa League win and was quick to respond to the famous “Spursy tag” that often gets thrown at the Tottenham players and fans.

Following the win, the Welshman said: “All the fans get battered, we get battered for not winning a trophy. We had to get the first one, I’m so happy. Ever since I came here it has been ‘Tottenham, good team but can’t get it done’, but we got it done.”

The excitement is still felt by the Wales International, with him now inscribing his recent achievement with the hopes that it will stay with him for a long time.

Pedro Porro has decided to aim a dig back in the direction of Tim Sherwood after what the former Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach said about him earlier in his career at the club.

The Tottenham right-back has had to endure plenty of criticism about his defending since he arrived at the club two and a half years ago, and the most fierce came from a former Tottenham midfielder and interim head coach.

Sherwood criticised Pedro Porro following his debut against Leicester City in 2023, when he described the full-back as being “so bad, it’s unbelievable”, although he did retract those words somewhat later.

Last season, Sherwood said Porro is regularly getting exploited defensively, and it appears the 25-year-old has not forgotten those harsh words.

Pedro Porro and Tim Sherwood have a history of exchanges

The former Sporting Lisbon man has now done his talking on the pitch proving his defensive credentials in Tottenham’s march to Europa League glory.

Porro was part of a Spurs defensive unit which kept clean sheets away at Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bodo/Glimt, as well as during the Europa League final win against Manchester United in Bilbao.

When asked about Sherwood’s comments, the Spanish international told The Guardian: “You can ask him from me what he thinks now. People can think what they want. I’ve got no problem with him or anyone. It’s normal. It’s his opinion. Lots of people have an opinion: if you’re good, if you’re bad.

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“In truth, it does affect you, of course. It’s normal. You’re new, you have only been in the team a week, and it was my first game. But it’s football. And football is capricious. A year later I went back to Leicester and scored the first goal of the season. Football is like that. That toughens you.”

Porro explains why he is thankful to Sherwood and his other critics

Porro insisted that he was thankful that people were extremely critical of him, although he did not feel that at the time when the words were uttered.

He revealed that he used those words as motivation to improve and to prove that he belongs at the highest level.

The Tottenham man added: “As I have said before: thanks very much for having a go at me because that makes me strong too. It’s true that at first, it hurts because you think: ‘Bloody hell, let me breathe.’ But that’s normal. It’s the pressure that comes with football. They’ve paid £50m for you. And I have always had that mentality to change people’s opinions.”

Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton have a major disagreement on the marks that Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur deserve after enduring a season of extremes.

When Spurs fans used the thought experiment of “Would you rather finish in the top four or finish 17th and win silverware?”, little did they realise that their club would have achieved both those feats within a space of three years.

Despite having statistically their worst-ever season in Premier League history, the Lilywhites ended the campaign with their European trophy in 41 years.

That is perhaps why their campaign is a difficult one to judge and Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club is far from certain.

Chris Sutton and Robbie Savage debate Tottenham’s season

While rating every team’s season out of 10, Sutton and Savage got into a major argument when it came to Tottenham and Postecoglou.

The former Celtic striker gave Tottenham full marks for breaking their trophy drought, which left Savage appalled at the suggestion.

Factoring in Tottenham’s poor league showing, Savage claimed that Sutton has given a biased opinion given Postecoglou’s Celtic links.

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Here is a transcript of the pair’s conversation on BBC 606:

Sutton: “Tottenham? It has to be a 10 out of 10 for Big Ange, they won a trophy.”

Savage: “What? A 10? They lost 22 games. 10 out of 10 for Spurs? Wow. Come on, play the game properly.”

Sutton: “That was the dream when Ange Postecoglou came in to win a trophy, it’s a 10 for Tottenham.”

Savage: “They finished 17th in the Premier League, a 10 out of 10? Seriously. I guarantee you that if it wasn’t an ex-Celtic manager managing Spurs they’d get a five or six out of 10.”

This is the essence of the debate raging among Spurs fans

This difference of opinion between Savage and Sutton encapsulates in a nutshell what Tottenham fans have been arguing about on social media over the past week.

Does winning a trophy forgive the historically abject showing from the team in the Premier League? Ramon Vega has said that it would be “incredibly disrespectful” to even consider sacking Postecoglou.

However, on the other hand, Jamie O Hara believes Levy has no choice but to sack Postecoglou after losing 22 games in a single season.

One thing is clear: the Tottenham chairman is in an unenviable position and is going to come in for major criticism no matter what he does.

Ryan Mason is set to embark on his first job in senior management and if he wants to hit the ground running at West Bromwich Albion he may not need to look any further than his old club Tottenham Hotspur for help.

Tottenham Hotspur fans continue to wait for news on Ange Postecoglou’s future with a decision expected this week. Daniel Levy and the Tottenham board are said to be weighing up whether to stick with the Australian manager or move in a different direction.

The decision regarding the man in the Spurs dugout is crucial, given that Tottenham’s transfer business will be shaped by the manager’s long-term plans and vision for the squad.

However, while supporters wait for clarity, one development has been finalised, as Postecoglou’s assistant head coach Ryan Mason has completed a move to Championship side West Bromwich Albion.

The 33-year-old, who has spent seven years coaching at Tottenham, has now ended that chapter after signing a three-year deal with West Brom to become their new head coach.

The former Spurs midfielder will be eyeing a return to the Premier League, with West Brom having narrowly missed out on the play-off spots last season, finishing ninth and just four points behind sixth place.

If the Baggies are to challenge again, new signings will be crucial, and for Ryan Mason, there are several young Tottenham players he could look to bring in on loan to strengthen his side. Here are five who could be on his radar…

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Mikey Moore’s versatility could be the tactical ace Ryan Mason needs

In modern football, every manager needs a player who is versatile enough to slot into multiple positions and still perform at a consistently high level.

For Ryan Mason, that could be Mikey Moore, who has shown the ability to operate across the forward line, with the teenager capable of playing as a right or left winger as well as in the number ten role.

The 17-year-old made 19 appearances across all competitions for Tottenham last season, gaining valuable experience at senior level.

Should he make the switch to the Hawthorns this summer, West Brom would be gaining a highly technical and intelligent player, as Moore has already drawn comparisons to Neymar from teammate James Maddison.

Jamie Donley needs a step up to the Championship

Jamie Donley has a case for being Tottenham’s most impressive loanee from last season, following an eye-catching spell at Leyton Orient.

Donley came close to helping the O’s secure promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, only to fall short after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic. Still, the midfielder stood out across the campaign, delivering 18 goal contributions in 39 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists.

The 20-year-old will be eager to test himself at a higher level next season, and a move to the Championship seems like the natural next step. Reuniting with Mason at West Brom could help him take that next leap, and the Baggies would benefit from a player who can both create and score.

Will Lankshear needs a full loan spell outside of Spurs

Will Lankshear is no stranger to West Brom, having spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. However, the 20-year-old struggled to make a meaningful impact, making 11 appearances without finding the back of the net.

There were flashes of promise, with the West Brom media describing Lankshear as “strong” following one of his substitute appearances in April.

Mason, who would have observed Lankshear closely during his time with Tottenham, particularly across a 2023/24 Premier League 2 season where the 20-year-old scored 18 goals and registered an assist in just 19 matches, may feel he can unlock the forward’s potential with another stint at the club.

Given the previous business between Tottenham and West Brom, another loan deal could be on the cards if both clubs see the benefit.

Alfie Devine needs another loan spell

Tottenham face a decision regarding Alfie Devine, who, despite injury setbacks during his loan spell at Westerlo, still managed to make an impression, scoring four times in 21 Belgian Pro League appearances.

Devine remains highly rated within Tottenham, having reportedly caught the eye of Ange Postecoglou during pre-season outings. Yet with competition stiff in midfield, another loan move appears likely for the 2025/26 campaign.

A step up to the Championship would be a logical progression for the attacking midfielder, who has already had experience across the EFL. Linking up with Mason at West Brom could aid his development as he targets a long-term place in the Spurs first team.

Luka Vuskovic could be a statement signing for the Baggies

Luka Vuskovic looks to be the most talented player Tottenham could potentially loan out this summer. In fact, he is rated highly enough that Tottenham might even consider keeping him as a squad option.

Mason will be looking to shore up a West Brom defence that shipped 47 goals in 46 matches last season, and bringing in Vuskovic could significantly improve their solidity at the back.

The Croatian defender has impressed during his time in Belgium, and while Tottenham may yet decide to hold onto him, a season-long loan in the Championship could prove beneficial for all parties.

Tottenham Hotspur set to test the water to understand more about a deal for Rodrigo Muniz this summer with Fulham expected to demand a hefty price for the striker.

Various reliable sources have said that Spurs are ready to listen to offers for Richarlison this summer and are expected to enter the market for a new striker to compete with Dominic Solanke.

Back in April, it emerged that Tottenham had set their sights on Rodrigo Muniz, who has had an impressive season at Craven Cottage, having found the back of the net 11 times across all competitions.

It was subsequently suggested that Spurs could face competition from Chelsea for Muniz, and a fresh report has now shed light on what it will could for the Lilywhites to prise the 24-year-old away from Fulham.

How much do Fulham want for Rodrigo Muniz?

GiveMeSport have now confirmed that Tottenham are admirers of the Brazilian and are now ready to understand more about what it could take to push forward for a deal to land the Brazilian.

The North Londoners are in line to launch an enquiry to discover what it will take to bring Muniz to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The outlet says that there is a ‘serious chance’ that the centre-forward will embark on a fresh challenge this summer, especially if Fulham manager Marco Silva departs this summer.

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Tottenham are said to be a ‘significant admirers’ of the former Flamengo man but it is alleged that they would have to pay £50m to convince the Cottages to let the player go.

However, agreeing personal terms with Muniz is not expected to be an issue for Spurs, with the forward currently among the lowest earners at Fulham, taking home just £7,500 per week.

Fulham want to keep Muniz but Tottenham may have a secret weapon

GiveMeSport add that Fulham will try to fend off Spurs’ interest and that the Craven Cottage outfit could look to tie the striker to a new contract.

It is said that there is a feeling at the club that Muniz will walk away if they lose Silva this summer.

This is very interesting from a Tottenham perspective as Silva is one of the leading candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou at Spurs.