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Tottenham Hotspur have been swiftly knocked back in their pursuit of a promising Serie B centre-back, with transfer talks ending almost as soon as they began.

With Tottenham Hotspur now guaranteed a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League, following their Europa League triumph, attention is set to turn to squad building.

Ange Postecoglou has already laid bare his thoughts on what he wants from Tottenham ahead of next season, that is, of course, if he is still in charge.

According to the Spurs boss, he would want the club to add more experience to this squad, more depth and players who have played in the UEFA Champions League before.

Tottenham see Francesco Coppola’s bid rejected by Pisa

Reports from La Nazione now state that Tottenham have seen their effort to sign Pisa defender Francesco Coppola turned away by the Italian side, who are in Serie B.

It is reported that Coppola will not move to Spurs, with Pisa having now ‘closed the deal’ with the north London side.

According to the newspaper, Tottenham made a move for Coppola in the last few hours, with the Lilywhites planning for the summer and life in the Champions League next season, but negotiations between the two clubs did not last long, as Pisa reportedly refused Tottenham’s advances.

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It is said that the Serie B side, who have now secured promotion to the Italian top flight, are banking heavily on Coppola, who has enjoyed a great season in the Italian third division with Vis Pesaro 1898.

Spurs told to walk away from Francesco Coppola transfer

Spurs are not the only ones to have shown interest in the 20-year-old defender, as it is stated that Lens made an approach for the defender back in January, offering €4m (£3.4m) at the time, but Pisa’s answer to that was no.

The same response has now been given to Tottenham, although the value of the north London club’s proposal has not been made clear.

It seems the Serie B side has no intention of selling their defender either way, with negotiations ending quickly and Spurs told to aim their attentions elsewhere.

Six Tottenham players are set to leave Hotspur Way at the end of June, with their contracts set to expire ahead of the summer window.

With the 2024/25 season now over, Tottenham Hotspur’s attention is set to turn to matters off the pitch as they look to prepare for the 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham did finish the previous season on a high, securing UEFA Champions League football after winning the Europa League, despite finishing 17th in the Premier League table.

Ange Postecoglou’s future remains up in the air because of his mixed season that has seen him end the campaign with silverware, ending Tottenham’s 17-year-long wait for a trophy, but he has also overseen the worst-ever league season in the club’s history.

While the club weighs up their decision regarding the manager, a few other players have their contracts set to expire in the next month, and we have highlighted them below:

Timo Werner expected to return to RB Leipzig

It just did not work out for Timo Werner at Tottenham Hotspur in what was his second loan spell at Hotspur Way.

The German international did not get as much game time as he would have liked, and that speaks volumes given Tottenham’s injury crisis during this spell.

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Werner played a rather disappointing 946 minutes of football this season, scoring a single goal while assisting three times.

When he signed for Tottenham, he stated that he came to win trophies and following his one and a half years at N17, the RB Leipzig man has delivered on that.

Werner’s recent social media post all but confirms that his time at Spurs is over, and with reports suggesting that Tottenham would not be making Werner’s loan move permanent, the German, whose contract would end on 30 June, could well be headed out the door.

Mathys Tel’s future is still undecided

Another player whose contract at Tottenham is still undecided is Mathys Tel, who joined on loan from Bayern Munich during the winter window.

The 19-year-old has impressed but did not light up the Premier League in the last six months, although he was a very solid squad option who grew into his role with each passing game.

Tottenham have a decision to make on Tel, whether to extend his stay and take up the £46 million option to buy him this summer.

If they do not, the 19-year-old forward would be heading back to Germany, after scoring three goals and grabbing an assist in 20 appearances in the Lilywhites of Tottenham.

Sergio Reguilon set to move on a free transfer

Sergio Reguilon is one player whose future at Tottenham was long decided even before a ball was kicked last season.

The defender was outcasted, but given Tottenham’s injury crisis this campaign, he has appeared a few times for the Lilywhites.

Reguilon’s current deal at Spurs is set to expire on 30 June and it is looking very unlikely that Tottenham would offer him a new contract. With the player soon to become a free agent, he would be able to decide where he plays his football next season.

Ben Davies could have played his last game for Tottenham

Tottenham’s Mr Reliable could have kicked a ball for the last time in a Tottenham shirt in the club’s final Premier League clash against Brighton, where he came on for Micky van de Ven.

Ben Davies has spent over a decade at N17 and with his contract set to expire this summer, it is very unlikely that Tottenham would extend his stay.

It was reported earlier this month that Tottenham are unlikely to extend Davies’ contract, while Spurs also continue to be linked with defensive options including Marc Guehi. Davies has been a top performer and a great professional who gave his all each time he put on a Tottenham shirt.

Fraser Forster’s future is sealed

Fraser Forster’s future seemed like it had been long sealed after the club brought in Antonin Kinsky back in January. Since then, we have seen less of the England international in goal or even in the matchday squad.

Forster is well into his thirties, 37 to be precise, and given the club’s philosophy and the addition of Kinsky, it is very unlikely he is offered a new deal, with his current one set to expire on 30 June.

Alfie Whiteman never got going for Tottenham

Another goalkeeper is on the list of players whose contract would be due come 30 June, and this time it is Alfie Whiteman, who has been at Tottenham since 2017 and has featured just once for the senior team throughout his time at N17.

The writing is surely on the wall for the 26-year-old who is very unlikely to get a new deal at the club, as they look to freshen up their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

West Ham United are stepping up their pursuit of Angel Gomes, with fresh offers already on the table as they refuse to back down in their bid to lure the midfielder away from Tottenham Hotspur’s grasp.

It is looking to be a busy summer window for Tottenham Hotspur, who will be keen to strengthen their squad following their recent Europa League triumph, which secured a return to UEFA Champions League football next season.

Tottenham are already being linked with several targets, including Angel Gomes, who is set to leave French side Lille when his contract expires at the end of the season, with the 24-year-old emerging as a serious option for the club.

In fact, we reported a few days ago that Tottenham are confident of winning the race for Gomes, following their Europa League win over Manchester United, which has given them additional pull in the transfer market.

West Ham United keep pressure on Tottenham in Angel Gomes race

Angel Gomes himself handed Tottenham a significant boost a few days ago after taking to social media to confirm that he would not be extending his stay at Lille.

Several clubs remain in the hunt for the English midfielder, including West Ham United, who have already submitted multiple offers to the player, although all of them have so far been rejected.

According to Football Insider, it is now expected to be an “open race” for the midfielder’s signature this summer, with West Ham showing no signs of backing down in their efforts to bring Gomes to East London.

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This update follows comments from Football Insider’s chief correspondent Pete O’Rourke on the Inside Track podcast, where he stated that Gomes will have no shortage of Premier League options once the window opens.

He said: “It will be an open race for Angel Gomes – I think he will be one of the most sought-after free agents in this upcoming summer transfer window.

“He has confirmed he will leave Lille at the end of the season when his contract expires. He has had a lot of interest from Premier League clubs before.

“Spurs have shown interest, Aston Villa; West Ham have made offers to him which he has turned down, but they are still at the table trying to persuade the player to move to East London.

“[Gomes’] stock has really risen in the last year or so, he has broken into the England fold and become a regular in that squad.

“I am sure Gomes right now will be weighing up all options that are available to him.”

While a return to the Premier League remains firmly on the cards for Gomes, a move to another French side cannot yet be ruled out.

It has been revealed that although Tottenham are hopeful their Champions League qualification will help them in negotiations, Marseille continue to push for Angel Gomes’ signature.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side will also be playing European football next season after finishing second in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain, which could give them a competitive edge in talks with the 24-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League success has not only ended their long-standing trophy drought but has also opened the door to more silverware and financial reward, with the UEFA Super Cup prize money now revealed.

The majority of Tottenham Hotspur supporters would be pleased with how the 2024/25 season ended, with the Lilywhites ending their 17-year wait for silverware following their UEFA Europa League win over Manchester United.

This milestone has brought about a renewed sense of joy and belief around N17, as fans can now sing loudly with the club’s so-called banter era now firmly behind them.

Their recent Cup success also brings about some financial perks, as Tottenham have now earned £38.7 million because of their involvement in the Europa League, going all the way to the final and winning it.

Tottenham set for UEFA Super Cup cash boost after Europa League triumph

UEFA Champions League football is also set to return once more to N17, following their UEFA Europa League win, despite Tottenham finishing in 17th place on the Premier League table.

Tottenham are also set to feature once more in a European final later this year on 13 August, when they will line up to face the winners of the UEFA Champions League – either Inter Milan or Paris Saint-Germain – in Udine, Italy.

Participating in that competition in itself means that the Lilywhites would earn some extra cash too.

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According to Al Jazeera, Tottenham are set to earn €4 million (£3.3m) from UEFA for playing in the Super Cup, and should the Lilywhites win it altogether, they will then receive an extra €1 million (£839,000).

Destiny Udogie eager for Super Cup glory with Spurs

A few details about the UEFA Super Cup have been revealed, including the venue, stadium capacity and expected ticket prices, which can be seen here.

Spurs defender Destiny Udogie has already shown a hunger to win the title, potentially making it two European trophies for Tottenham in just three months.

Asked about Tottenham’s upcoming UEFA Super Cup final, he said: “I cannot wait, let us bring another trophy home. Let us do our best.”

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be delighted with Cristian Romero’s latest social media post, with the Argentine sending a big hint about a possible stay at Spurs beyond the summer transfer window.

Despite Tottenham’s historic Europa League success, reports from Spain continue to indicate that the club’s vice-captain is expected to leave this summer.

It was claimed by Marca a couple of days ago that Romero had already informed Daniel Levy of his wish to join Atletico Madrid, who are ready to begin negotiations with the North London club.

When asked directly about his future after the win in Bilbao, Romero refused to commit his future to Spurs, with the centre-back stating that he cannot clarify all the rumours spread by the media.

Cristian Romero wants Tottenham to “stay together”

Tottenham Hotspur fans who may have been resigned to the centre-back leaving the club have now been given renewed hope that he might stay as the 27-year-old has taken to social media to send a very interesting message to the supporters.

Romero expressed his delight at making history at Tottenham and the defender also stressed the need for the squad to stay together and to continue on this path.

The centre-back’s post reads: “We achieved what we wanted this season as a group, and that’s what matters and….My name is part of the history of this beautiful club @spursofficial. I want to thank you all for the love and support every day, despite everything, but I have no doubt that staying together led us to success. We must continue; this is the path.”

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Ange Postecoglou’s warning to Spurs about Romero

In his final press conference of the season on Sunday, the Tottenham head coach stressed the importance of hanging onto the Argentine centre-back.

Postecoglou warned Daniel Levy that Romero is irreplaceable for Spurs, given his qualities as a player as well as the leadership he offers.

This statement from the former Juventus man indicates that there might be room for Tottenham to convince him to stay and tie him down to a new contract.

Alasdair Gold has revealed whether Ange Postecoglou still has a chance of keeping his Tottenham job as Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy contemplate what to do after the club’s historic Europa League success.

As the jubilation of the Europa League win starts to wear off, the focus has shifted to Tottenham’s managerial role over the last 48 hours.

According to various reports, Daniel Levy has still not decided whether he wants to keep Postecoglou, given the season of extremes that the club have had.

The Tottenham boss has made his case to the media and the Spurs chairman, with Postecoglou insisting that he is the man to help Tottenham push on and compete for silverware regularly in his final press conference on the season on Sunday.

When will Ange Postecoglou find out about Tottenham future?

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has said that Levy’s decision on the Tottenham Hotspur managerial role is unlikely to be made this week.

Postecoglou and his coaching staff have now headed on their post-season holidays, and no meetings were understood to have taken place between the Australian and the club’s hierarchy.

Interestingly, Gold says that there remains a chance that the 59-year-old could stay in place for the start of next season after ending the club’s trophy drought.

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The journalist points out that there is a huge surge of gratitude from Spurs fans for Postecoglou after the club’s Europa League heroics and suggests that Levy will be mindful of the backlash from the supporters if he now sacks the Aussie coach.

What Postecoglou and the Spurs players expect to happen

Interestingly, some sources have claimed over recent days that despite the Tottenham boss’ bullish public statements, he does not expect to still be in charge at the start of next season.

It was claimed by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney that Postecoglou believes he only has a 5 per cent chance of keeping his job.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that they will face one of England’s domestic cup winners during their pre-season trip to South Korea as a part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series.

Over the past couple of months, we have been slowly and surely learning about Tottenham’s pre-season schedule, with the Lilywhites set to play some high-profile friendlies.

Spurs have confirmed they will be playing Arsenal in Hong Kong this summer, which will be the first North London derby played outside UK soil. The fixture is scheduled for Thursday, 31 July 2025 at the newly opened 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium.

Tottenham will face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena as a part of the Telekom Cup after the Bundesliga club featured in a friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last summer.

Tottenham will face Newcastle United in South Korea as part of pre-season

Spurs announced two weeks ago that they take part in the 2025 Coupang Play Series in South Korea, which will be the third time in four years and the fifth time overall that the Lilywhites have travelled to the East Asian nation.

Tottenham are the best-supported club in the country, owing to the superstar status of their captain, Heung-min Son, and the Korean fans will get a chance to see their heroes in action against a top-quality Premier League opposition this summer.

Tottenham have confirmed that this season’s League Cup winners, Newcastle United, will be one of their opponents in the tournament this summer, with details regarding the date, venue and tickets to be announced in due course.

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Ange Postecoglou’s admission about Tottenham’s mistakes last summer

In his last press conference of the season on Sunday, the Tottenham head coach made a very interesting admission about the club’s preparations ahead of last season.

Ange Postecoglou confessed that Spurs made mistakes with the way they approached last pre-season and he vowed to learn from his mistakes and put things right this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur may have endured a dismal league campaign, but their Europa League triumph has etched their name into the record books in the most unlikely of ways.

The 2024/25 season has only just concluded, and Tottenham Hotspur have experienced both ends of the footballing spectrum in a truly dramatic fashion.

There is no denying the fact that it has been a Premier League campaign to forget for the Lilywhites, who have finished the League season, languishing in 17th place, just a single spot above the relegation zone.

Tottenham ended their domestic campaign with a negative goal difference, slumped to 22 defeats in the league, and failed to hit the 40-point mark, crawling over the line with just 38 points from 38 games.

Tottenham break record as lowest-placed European trophy winners

However, all of that would matter little to the Spurs faithful, who have been in full voice celebrating the club’s recent European success, after they defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final to clinch their first European trophy in four decades.

A remarkable statistic has now emerged, further highlighting the gulf between Tottenham’s domestic woes and their European achievement.

According to data from Livescore, Tottenham Hotspur are now officially the lowest-placed league side to ever win a European trophy in football history, a record that paints a striking picture of their unique season.

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The previous holders of this record were fellow London side West Ham United, who managed to win the UEFA Conference League in 2022/23 despite finishing 14th in the Premier League.

Now, with Tottenham ending their league campaign in 17th while also winning the Europa League, they have taken that record from West Ham – and truth be told, the fans will not be losing any sleep over it.

Tottenham’s European win puts spotlight on 2025/26 ambitions

Following their most recent cup triumph, Tottenham Hotspur are now set to return to the UEFA Champions League, having last featured in the competition during the 2022/23 season.

Ange Postecoglou’s side will also have the opportunity to go for another piece of silverware when they take on the winners of the UEFA Champions League in the UEFA Super Cup later this year.

With Champions League football now secured and additional funds expected to bolster their summer budget, Tottenham are in a strong position to attract higher-calibre players and build on their recent European success ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham fans have made their voices heard – and many want to see a familiar face return to N17 on a free transfer this summer.

The 2024/25 campaign ended in utter jubilation for Tottenham Hotspur, as the club finally brought silverware back to north London after a 17-year wait.

A narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final sparked wild celebrations, ensuring the season closed on a high.

With that emotional triumph now in the rear-view mirror, attention swiftly turns to the transfer market and what moves Tottenham can make to ensure continued progression under Ange Postecoglou heading into the 2025/26 campaign.

There are already confirmed steps being taken – Spurs are set to pay RC Lens £21 million to complete the agreed obligation to buy centre-back Kevin Danso.

Meanwhile, there is still a decision to be made on Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel, with a £46 million option on the table should Tottenham wish to keep him permanently.

Tottenham fans want to sign Luka Modric on a free

Tottenham Hotspur could also explore the free agent market, with several experienced names available on a pre-contract, and one of such is Luka Modric.

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The Croatian maestro has officially departed Real Madrid after 13 years at the Bernabeu – and is now free to choose his next destination.

With Modric now a free agent, we took to social media to ask Tottenham fans whether they would welcome a romantic return for the former fan favourite. The responses, as expected, were mixed – some keen on the idea, others firmly against it.

One fan bluntly replied: “We need to start thinking like a big club. Tottenham is not a retirement home.” Another added a more balanced view: “Yes but he should not be expected to be a starter.”

Others pointed to the value he could add off the pitch, particularly in mentoring young players like Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr: “100% – what Bergvall and Sarr could learn from him would be invaluable, also broader dressing room mentality…”

Several fans were enthusiastic about a return regardless of game time. “Yes, not even about playing time, his wages are worth what he brings to the players and squad. Would help develop so many of our young players + still a quality player in him,” one comment read.

Another said: “If he can hold down a starting spot or is happy to be a squad player then yes, I would love to see him here for a farewell season. Not on those wages though.”

Perhaps the most definitive response summed it up best: “No brainer for me if it is possible. He is still an excellent player and the young midfielders we have got spending a year with him would be invaluable.”

Modric’s experience could benefit a young Spurs squad

Modric is certainly no stranger to North London. The Croatian spent four seasons at Tottenham, making over 150 appearances in all competitions before departing for Real Madrid in 2012.

Naturally, given that he is now approaching 40 years of age, no one would expect him to start every match.

However, as many fans pointed out, the sheer wealth of experience and professionalism he brings would have a strong impact in the dressing room.

Tottenham Hotspur could have banked a potential extra £8.4 million on the final day of the Premier League season, but their second-half collapse proved costly in more ways than one.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2024/25 season will be remembered as the campaign where the club finally ended its 17-year wait for silverware and ended a 41-year drought in European competition.

However, while their European exploits brought joy to the fanbase, the domestic campaign painted a far bleaker picture, with Tottenham finishing the season in 17th place after losing 22 of their 38 Premier League games.

Sunday’s final league clash summed up much of their season, as Ange Postecoglou’s men led Brighton and Hove Albion at half-time – but they capitulated in the second half, conceding four goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what was a woeful end to their league campaign.

Tottenham miss out on £8.4m Premier League prize money after final day defeat

It has now been revealed by football.london that Tottenham missed out on £8.4 million on the final day of the Premier League season.

Ahead of the clash against Brighton on Sunday, Spurs were well aware that a victory, combined with favourable results elsewhere, could lift them three places up the table to 14th.

That scenario looked on course for around half an hour, as Tottenham led and other scores across the league worked in their favour.

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But the second-half collapse meant not only another defeat but also that their rivals around them picked up results, confirming a 17th-place finish regardless of what they did.

According to football.london, every Premier League position is worth between £2 million and £3 million in prize money, with last season’s figure averaging around £2.8 million per place.

Europa League run cushions financial Premier League blow for Spurs

While Tottenham have missed out on £8.4 million in Premier League prize money, their deep run in the Europa League has more than compensated for that domestic shortfall.

It was revealed just days ago that Tottenham’s journey from the League phase all the way to the Europa League final has earned the club £38.7 million.