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There is a new leading contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur this summer after Fabio Paratici recommended the hiring of a young Italian coach to Daniel Levy.

A managerial change seems highly likely at Tottenham this summer, no matter what happens in the Europa League final. Just a couple of days ago, David Ornstein became the latest journalist to suggest that Postecoglou will be let go by Spurs irrespective of what happens at Bilbao.

Over the past couple of months, a whole host of managers across the Premier League and Europa have been linked with the Tottenham job, and there appears to be very little clarity on who the favourite is at the moment.

According to a new update, an unlikely favourite has now emerged to replace Postecoglou in the Spurs hotseat after Paratici put forward a new name to the club’s hierarchy.

Tottenham now plotting a move for Francesco Farioli

TEAMtalk now say that Tottenham Hotspur have not made a final decision on Postecoglou’s future, but they have already started looking for his replacement, which is perhaps an indication that the Australian’s days at the club are numbered.

Interestingly, the outlet asserts that Ajax boss Francesco Farioli has now moved to the top of Tottenham’s wishlist ahead of the summer.

The report claims that the 36-year-old is now viewed as the ‘ideal’ candidate to replace Postecoglou by the North London side.

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Farioli is now said to be a ‘serious name’ being discussed by the decision makers at Hotspur Way, with the €5m (£4.2 m) release clause in his Ajax contract making him an affordable option.

Tottenham are not put off by Francesco Farioli despite Ajax’s recent collapse

Farioli left Nice to sign for the Amsterdam club last summer, and he had a huge impact initially, with Ajax sitting nine points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table in mid-April.

However, since then, the Dutch giants have had a major collapse and they are now a point behind a point behind leaders PSV Eindhoven with just one league game left.

Even though Ajax look set to miss out on the title in what will be one of the most dramatic turnarounds in history, that has allegedly not put off Tottenham from pursuing Farioli.

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to sign a two-time Premier League-winning superstar after a sudden development regarding his contract talks with his club.

Over recent weeks, some pundits have urged Tottenham to change their transfer strategy and sign ready-made superstars rather than young players, insisting that it is the only way that the Lilywhites can close the gap with the best sides in the Premier League.

It appeared like the North London club were moving in that direction when it emerged in February that Tottenham have made advances towards Leroy Sane, whose contract at Bayern runs out next month.

Some outlets even suggested that Spurs had spoken to Sane’s representatives regarding a summer switch. Those reports quickly died out when it was reported last month by Sky Sports Germany that Sane was ready to agree to a pay cut to remain at Bayern.

However, there is now another twist in the transfer saga, which has offered Spurs another chance to sign the former Man City man.

Leroy Sane offered to Tottenham after big contract development

According to Fussball Transfers, the 29-year-old’s future is now once again up in the air after he changed his representation recently, opting to sign with super-agent Pini Zahavi.

That has thrown Bayern’s contract talks into disarray, with Sane no longer willing to accept the reduced terms offered by Bayern.

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The report says that a ‘chasm’ is developing between the two parties, with battle lines being drawn in negotiations.

The gap is currently too large to be bridged, which is why Zahavi is now offering the winger around to various clubs. Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs that have been contacted over a potential move for the pacy wide-man.

Sane has also been offered to other Premier League clubs

Fussball Transfers make it clear that Spurs are not the only ones who have been contacted over a summer deal for the winger, who has 13 goals and seven assists this season for the Bavarian side.

Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle have also been offered the chance to sign Sane on a free transfer.

The publication explains that Bayern want clarity on the player’s future by next week, with contract negotiations becoming increasingly tense at the moment.

Tottenham Hotspur have now changed their mind regarding a move for a Copenhagen starlet, with the report making a very curious claim about the North London club’s plans to strengthen their midfield.

Earlier this week, it emerged that Tottenham Hotspur had shown a keen interest in a young Danish starlet, but their failure to sign him last summer will prove costly since his price has not gone up several fold.

It was claimed that Tottenham could have signed Victor Froholdt for just £5m last year, but would have to pay £20m for him this summer.

That is down to the outstanding season that the 19-year-old has had in the heart of the Copenhagen midfield, with his impressive performances seeing him break into the Danish national side.

Tottenham will not reignite their interest in Victor Froholdt

A new update from Tipsbladet has now suggested that Spurs’ interest in the teenager has waned.

It is alleged that the North London club did show serious interest in Froholdt in the past, but he is no longer near the top of their wishlist leading up to the summer transfer window.

Interestingly, the report says that this is down to the fact that a new midfielder is not a priority for Tottenham this summer since Ange Postecoglou already has Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall at his disposal.

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As a result, it is claimed that Spurs have ‘no room for a large purchase’ in midfield, with Copenhagen not expecting another approach from the Premier League side for their starlet during the upcoming transfer window.

This report from Tipsbladet flies in the face of what various outlets have reported over recent weeks regarding Spurs’ plans for their midfield this summer.

It has repeatedly been claimed by the British press that Yves Bissouma is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, but it is possible that the club could recalibrate their decision on the former Brighton man, given his upturn in form recently.

Additionally, Spurs have been installed as favourites to sign Lille’s Angel Gomes, while a number of sources continue to back Tottenham to push forward with a move for Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham Hotspur have just been handed a boost in their pursuit of a Serie A defender after learning that they can land him for a cut-price fee, but the Lilywhites have found out that they face competition from three other clubs for the player, including a London rival.

Some sources have reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are expected to sign a left-back to offer competition to Destiny Udogie this summer, with Ben Davies’ contract at the club running out next month.

It turns out that Spurs are plotting a move for a versatile and experienced Serie A full-back, who is very similar in profile to the Welshman.

It was first reported a couple of days ago that Tottenham had set their sights on Napoli’s Mathias Olivera, who is also thought to be on Atletico Madrid’s radar.

A new report has now provided an update on Spurs’ pursuit of the Uruguayan left-back, revealing that they would also have to battle two other Premier League clubs for the 27-year-old.

Tottenham can sign Mathias Olivera for a cut-price fee

It has now been reported by Wednesday’s print edition of AS (as relayed by Sport Witness) that Olivera is expected to leave the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium this summer, with a number of clubs circling over him.

The report primarily focuses on Atletico’s pursuit of the left-back, claiming that Diego Simeone’s men have identified the Napoli man as an option to bolster their backline.

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The outlet claims that Olivera is a cheaper option than the other left-backs on the La Liga side’s radar since he is expected to cost just €30m (£25.2m).

However, it is pointed out that Los Rojiblancos not only face competition from Tottenham Hotspur for the experienced full-back but also two other Premier League sides.

West Ham and Brighton are ready to challenge Spurs for Olivera

AS say that the Napoli man is on the radar of a few English sides ahead of the summer window, with Tottenham, West Ham United and Brighton named in the report.

These three sides are referred to as the ‘most interested clubs’ in Olivera, with the trio alleged to have asked for information about the left-back.

Tottenham Hotspur have been backed to reignite their interest in a La Liga star whom they tried to sign last summer, but the player reportedly wants to sign for their fiercest rivals, Arsenal.

During last summer’s transfer window, a number of outlets reported that Tottenham were front-runners for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Some sources even claimed that Spurs had launched an offer for Garcia, but a move never materialised as the shot-stopper remained at the Catalonian side.

The 24-year-old will feel his decision has been vindicated as he has impressed for Espanyol in his first full season in the Spanish top flight, which has resulted in plenty of transfer interest ahead of the summer.

Joan Garcia set to snub Tottenham in favour of Arsenal move

According to the print edition of AS, the Espanyol number one is on the radar of several Premier League sides.

The report says that Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Manchester City are all admirers of Garcia, while outside the Premier League, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are also keeping an eye on the youngster.

However, the Spaniard has allegedly made up his mind that he wants to move to the Emirates this summer.

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It is revealed that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Joan Garcia, and will now have to activate his €25m (£20m) release clause to bring him through the door.

Tottenham are not likely to sign a goalkeeper this summer

One can understand why Tottenham explored a move for Garcia last summer as the club were still on the lookout for a long-term backup/competitor for Guglielmo Vicario.

However, that situation was solved with the addition of Antonin Kinsky in the January window, who one would expect to serve as Vicario’s main understudy.

Tottenham also have another young goalkeeper who is impressing out on loan in Josh Keeley, who could potentially be used as a third choice next season.

The likelihood of the Lilywhites entering the market for another shot-stopper thus appears very slim.

Tottenham Hotspur have sent scouts to check on a Serie A centre-back, whose reputation has exploded over the last two years, but they are not the only ones keeping an eye on the player.

Some outlets are now treating it as almost a foregone conclusion that Cristian Romero will leave Tottenham this summer, which is perhaps why we have seen a lot of centre-backs being linked with a move to North London over recent weeks.

It has now been revealed that Spurs could turn their attention to a young defender who has been one of the standout players for his Serie A club over the last two seasons.

The player in question is Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi, who has just 12 months left on his contract and is thus the subject of a lot of interest.

Tottenham could face a lot of competition for Jhon Lucumi

This update comes from TBR Football, who say that several Premier League sides, including Tottenham Hotspur, have sent emissaries to Italy to watch Jhon Lucumi in action recently.

The Colombian’s progress is also closely being followed by the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Leeds United.

Furthermore, the 26-year-old is also said to be attracting ‘strong interest’ from both Inter Milan and Juventus ahead of the transfer window, thus complicating Tottenham’s pursuit.

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While it is unclear where Lucumi will end up this summer, he looks likely to depart Stadio Renato Dall’Ara as Bologna do not want to risk allowing him to run into the final year of his contract.

Tottenham eyeing two Premier League centre-backs but they are not favourites for either

If Spurs are to lose Romero this summer, one would expect them to go after a big-name centre-back who can slot straight into the team in the Argentine’s place.

Some outlets have suggested that Tottenham are eyeing Marc Guehi as Romero’s replacement, but it has been suggested that Chelsea and Liverpool are now the front-runners to land Guehi.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to turn their attention to Dusan Vlahovic after learning that his asking price has been slashed ahead of the summer transfer window.

With Richarlison widely backed to leave Tottenham this summer, the North London club are expected to be in the market for a striker.

According to various reports over recent weeks, Spurs are optimistic about landing Liam Delap, who is available for £30m after Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League.

It has now emerged that the North London club could turn their attention to a Juventus centre-forward after hearing the Old Lady’s stance on the player.

Tottenham can sign Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-price fee

GiveMeSport have claimed that Tottenham are ready to test the waters for Dusan Vlahovic after being presented with an opportunity to sign him on the cheap.

The report says that Juventus are now desperate to offload the Serbian and are willing to take a big loss on him.

The report says that the Bianconeri hope to collect £35m, but they could be forced to accept a deal as low as £20m as they are determined to get him off their wage bill.

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The outlet adds that Vlahovic wants a new challenge and is keen to test himself in the Premier League.

Spurs could face competition from two London rivals for Vlahovic

GiveMeSport say that Spurs could up the ante for the former Fiorentina man after being made aware of his availability.

However, the Lilywhites could face ‘stiff competition’ for Vlahovic, with Chelsea having tracked the forward for a long time while West Ham also have their eye on the player.

Galatasaray are also said to be contemplating whether to sign the 25-year-old as a replacement for Victor Osimhen, who will return to Napoli when his loan spell in Turkey ends this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their efforts to sign Rayan Cherki, and the North London club’s chances of landing the player have now been boosted following the decision that their Premier League rivals have made regarding the Lyon winger.

Over recent days, some reports have indicated that Tottenham are now in pole position to land Rayan Cherki, even though he is on the radar of several clubs around Europe.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Cherki’s preference is to join Liverpool this summer, but it appears that the North London club are persistent in their efforts to land the 21-year-old.

Just a few days ago, it emerged that Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign Cherki, thus handing Tottenham a boost, and it now appears that the Lilywhites are wasting no time in making a move for the Frenchman.

Tottenham have entered fresh discussions over Rayan Cherki

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s men are now stepping up efforts to land the exciting youngster, who has just one year left on his contract at the Groupama Stadium.

The report states that Lyon do not want to risk allowing Cherki to run into the final year of his deal, with Spurs now sniffing an opportunity to beat their Premier League rivals to the player.

The outlet describes Tottenham as ‘prime contenders’ to land the 21-year-old, with the Lilywhites said to have begun fresh contact regarding a deal for the player.

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The objective of Tottenham reaching out is to gain more knowledge about what it would take to bring Rayan Cherki to N17 this summer.

Spurs’ efforts to land Cherki boosted after Liverpool decision

GiveMeSport go on to explain that Spurs were previously in danger of losing out to Liverpool in the race for the Lyon man, backing up the claim that Anfield is his preferred destination.

However, it is alleged that the Reds are now prioritising a move for Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz instead, thus leaving the door open for other Premier League sides to advance on Cherki.

Tottenham are still very much in the hunt for the France Under-21 international, with the publication concluding that a move to North London is a ‘serious possibility’ for the versatile attacker.

The inevitable. The unavoidable. The inexcusable.

Tottenham have one final chance to turn what has been the most embarrassing season in the club’s history into a historic one. Everything is forgiven if they show up for one last time on Wednesday night and earn a place in next season’s Champions League.

It’s the exact same situation for Manchester United. They too will go to any extent to lift this cup and avoid having their season remembered as their worst in history.

How both teams go into the Europa League final

Tottenham come into this clash off the back of successive league defeats. 2-0 to Crystal Palace and then 2-0 to Aston Villa. Neither performance featured a full-strength Spurs side, and neither result particularly concerned the fanbase. In fact, the Villa game showed significant improvement in performance compared to the Palace match.

With one Premier League game left, Spurs sit 17th in the table with 21 defeats and 38 points. But Europe has been a different story altogether. The Lilywhites cruised through the group stages, then defied the odds with crucial knockout wins, all while being unbeaten at home, to reach this point.

It’s a mirror image for Manchester United. Just one point and one place above Spurs in the league, they’ve long had nothing to play for domestically too. Like Tottenham, they’ve lost their last two league games. 2-0 to West Ham and then 1-0 to Chelsea most recently. The difference? Ruben Amorim fielded his strongest XI in both games while Spurs had their big names rested.

But in Europe, United have been very dominant, probably more than Spurs have. They remain unbeaten in the competition, and it’s been an excellent run from them so far. Most recently, they dismantled Athletic Club 7-1 on aggregate in the semi-final.

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Tottenham vs Manchester United head-to-head record

These two have already clashed three times this season, and Spurs came out on top in all three.

For the first time since 1989, Tottenham completed a league double over United, winning 3-0 at Old Trafford and 1-0 in the reverse fixture in North London.

The third meeting came in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals: a game that resembled a circus more than a football match. Spurs led 3-0 comfortably before Fraser Forster showcased some fancy footwork that somehow turned the match into a nervy 4-3 win. That match also gave us that iconic Ange line: “Aren’t you entertained, mate?”

United haven’t beaten Spurs since October 2022. Tottenham have won four of their last six meetings, with the other two ending in draws. Home and away records don’t matter anyway, so no point mentioning them.

Tottenham team news

Spurs had one job against Villa: avoid injuries, and they still didn’t do that. Pape Sarr limped off early in the second half and went straight down the tunnel accompanied by the medical staff.

On a positive note, Son Heung-min looked sharp on his return and should be in contention to start.

There’s a faint – very faint – bit of hope regarding Lucas Bergvall, after leaked images showed him posing for a finals photoshoot without crutches. It’s a long shot, but let’s hope Ange has some good news in his press conference.

Confirmed absentees include Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

Manchester United team news

Ruben Amorim has paid the price for fielding strong teams in recent league games. Leny Yoro picked up a foot injury against West Ham, while Matthijs de Ligt is now a doubt after a knock. That likely leaves a centre-back duo of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.

Confirmed absentees include Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, and Lisandro Martinez. We await any updates from Amorim regarding potential returns/absentees.

Predicted Tottenham lineup

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Bissouma, Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison, Son

There’s no doubt about the back four.

As for midfield, Sarr’s injury didn’t look too serious, but it didn’t look like a knock either. Ange won’t want to risk him in a final. So, who fills the number 10 role?

If Bergvall is fit, he starts. But that’s just hope right now. Wilson Odobert is another name, having been trialled there against Villa. The Frenchman looked uncomfortable, despite finding himself in some good situations.

Ange even tried Richarlison there briefly, but that’s too small a sample to judge.

The reality? Spurs are out of midfielders. Playing someone out of position in such a huge game makes little sense. So the best bet is a switch to 4-2-4; a formation Ange has used before with decent results. This lineup assumes Sarr and Bergvall are unavailable, though that could change based on Ange’s press conference.

Players to watch out for

Cristian Romero: Like Kevin Danso said, he’s a world-class defender and he knows the importance of a final and how much a place in the Champions League next season will mean for the fans and his future. He was solid in both legs of the quarter-finals and semi-finals, and that’s just proof of how much he wants to win this trophy. He hasn’t lost a final in his career yet and he’ll want to keep that record intact.

Son Heung-min: This is what unites all football fans around the world – not just Spurs fans want a player like him to finally win a trophy. He has been a loyal servant of the club, spent his prime years here and came very close to winning silverware before. He’s the only player still at the club from the squad that started Spurs’ last European final, and no word suits how much Son deserves this more than any player. He posed a lot of threat against Aston Villa, hoping to start here, and he’ll be the last one on the pitch to let the fans down.

Mason Mount: English fans are delighted to see him back to his best. He’s been excellent for United lately and was man of the match in the semi-final second leg against Athletic Club, where he scored a brace. After a tough season filled with injuries and criticism, a final performance could mean a lot to him personally.

Harry Maguire: This man has been haunting Spurs fans’ dreams as the one to score a last-minute winner in the final – and what are the odds? He’s proven himself to be a proper big-game performer. It’s been a long road for him: from being called a flop and a meme to now being a fan favourite. He can cause real trouble from set-pieces and occasionally bombs forward to get on the end of crosses.

Our Europa League final prediction

Let’s be honest – most would’ve predicted this final the moment the draws were released. No words can capture just how high the stakes are for both clubs.

Neutrals may argue that neither side deserves a Champions League spot, but fate has handed us a final where both have earned their place through European excellence.

Ange might be the slightly more desperate man here, considering Amorim’s future isn’t under the same scrutiny. If Ange manages to win a European trophy at Spurs, his quote “I always win things in my second season” will go down as one of the coldest in football history, especially given some of the world’s best managers have come and left Spurs empty-handed.

Whatever it is, it will be a thrilling game of football filled with intensity and fight, as both sides have nothing to lose and everything to win.

It’s either going to be a wild party or riots in N17 come Wednesday night. All we can hope for is that it ends with Ange’s side beating Amorim’s for the fourth time this season.

Predicted score: Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Manchester United

Heung-min Son has called Tottenham Hotspur’s upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United the biggest day of his life, underlining just how much this moment means to him and the club.

Tottenham Hotspur last lifted the Europa League trophy in 1984, defeating Belgian side Anderlecht 4-3 on penalties in the final.

The Lilywhites remain without a major honour since 2008, when they edged past Chelsea 2-1 after extra time in the League Cup final.

In the past decade, Tottenham have often been within touching distance of glory, whether it was pushing for the Premier League title, reaching a Carabao Cup final, or that memorable run to the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.

However, those moments have all ended in disappointment, leaving the fans and players desperate for a defining triumph.

Heung-min Son delivers passionate message ahead of Tottenham vs Man United

Once again, Spurs find themselves with a shot at silverware, this time in Spain. Manchester United, who have also had their fair share of struggles this season, stand between the Lilywhites and the Europa League title.

For the Tottenham supporters who have endured a rollercoaster of a campaign, lifting a trophy would mean everything. It would be a reward for their patience, their loyalty, and their continued belief.

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Heung-min Son, the club’s captain, has not held back in expressing what this final means to him.

Speaking after the loss to Aston Villa, as relayed by BBC Sport, he said: “It is a disappointing result and a very poor season; we cannot hide this fact. But, at the end of the day, we can win a trophy, so that is what we are all looking for.

“Wednesday will be the biggest day of my life. Look, it will be great and we will be excited and I hope we can make history.”

Heung-min Son chasing silverware redemption with Spurs

Several Tottenham players have departed over the years in pursuit of trophies elsewhere, but Heung-min Son has remained committed to the club, driven by a personal mission to deliver silverware to N17.

It has not been a smooth journey for the South Korean winger, who has experienced his fair share of heartbreak in north London. The two finals he has featured in for Spurs ended in disappointment, and those scars have lingered.

The last time Tottenham played a European final in Spain, they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool. Now, Son and his teammates are seeking redemption, and there is hope that Spurs can finally reward one of their most loyal servants with the triumph he so richly deserves.