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Guglielmo Vicario has now sent an emotional message of support to Dejan Kulusevski after his latest injury setback ahead of Tottenham’s Europa League final.

Tottenham Hotspur were dealt another frustrating injury blow yesterday, after it was confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski had undergone surgery on his right patella.

Following the announcement, Tottenham supporters flooded social media with concern and despair, with many claiming the club has been cursed this season and nothing has gone their way.

The timing could not have been worse for Tottenham, who are now heading into the Europa League final against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium without several creative options in midfield.

James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall are already out through long-term injuries, leaving the squad threadbare in the attacking midfield area.

Guglielmo Vicario shows support to Dejan Kulusevski after surgery

If Tottenham are to overcome Manchester United on 21 May, they will have to do so without a host of key players.

Guglielmo Vicario has now taken to social media to send a heartwarming message to one such player, Dejan Kulusevski, following his latest setback.

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The Italian goalkeeper stated that the Tottenham family would miss the Swedish midfielder and that the Spurs squad is determined to win the final for him.

He wrote on his Instagram stories: “The family is gonna miss you and we’ll fight for you. See you soon on the pitch Philosopher.”

Kulusevski’s absence a big blow for Spurs against Manchester United

Tottenham confirmed in their official statement that Dejan Kulusevski would now begin rehabilitation work with the club’s medical team.

Although the Swede’s form has dipped in recent weeks, his absence remains significant ahead of the clash with Manchester United.

Villarreal are ready to pounce on a Tottenham Hotspur attacker after learning that the club he is currently on loan at cannot afford to pay his release clause.

Several Tottenham players have impressed out on loan this season, and a couple of them have put themselves in the shop window.

One of those is Bryan Gil, who has shone right from day one at Girona, not only emerging as one of the club’s best players but also forcing himself back into the Spanish national team set-up.

A permanent departure from Tottenham Hotspur this summer seemed inevitable for the winger, but that has been put in doubt after the 24-year-old picked up a knee injury back in March, which ended his season prematurely.

Over recent weeks, it has been reported that Girona are now unlikely to activate their €15m (£12.5m) option to buy Gil, but another Spanish club are now allegedly ready to pounce.

Villarreal plotting a move for Tottenham’s Bryan Gil

According to a report in El Desmarque, Villarreal are now plotting a move to sign the Spain international this summer.

In fact, the outlet alleges that they have identified the Tottenham man as one of their three top summer targets alongside UD Las Palmas’ Alberto Moleiro and Atlético Madrid’s Rodrigo Riquelme if they qualify for the Champions League.

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It is pointed out that Girona cannot afford to pay £12.5m to land Gil, which has opened the door to Marcelino García Toral’s men, who would find the deal more affordable, particularly if they achieve Champions League qualification.

What has Gil said about his future?

While it is not clear where the winger will end up, it is certain that he will not be at Spurs next summer.

This was confirmed by the player himself two weeks ago, with Gil stating that he will leave Tottenham this summer, adding that he has no hard feelings towards the club.

A fresh report from France has suggested that the Premier League appears to be the most likely destination for Rayan Cherki, revealing that Tottenham are one of three English clubs that have made advances towards the attacking midfielder.

The Lyon attacker has emerged as one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1, and with just a year left on his contract, the chances of a summer move are now being talked up.

It has been reported by some sources over recent weeks that Tottenham have moved into pole position to land Rayan Cherki.

Some outlets have even claimed that Cherki’s representatives have already spoken to Spurs about a summer move after the North London club gave indications that they intend to make an approach for him.

Tottenham are battling Liverpool and Man City for Rayan Cherki

According to Le Parisien, the France Under-21 international is guaranteed to leave Lyon at the end of the season, with the club failing in their attempts to tie him down to a new deal.

The report says that a move to the Premier League appears to be on the cards for Cherki, while the Bundesliga also remains a plausible destination.

However, it is the interest from England that is the most serious, with Tottenham Hotspur already sitting at the table and ‘taking information’ on the player.

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The Lilywhites are not alone, with Liverpool and Man City also studying a potential move for the Lyon man.

European giants pull out of race to sign Rayan Cherki

Le Parisien hand Tottenham a further boost by stating that Paris Saint-Germain are no longer contenders to win the race for Cherki.

It is pointed out that PSG came close to signing the winger last summer and the French giants went ‘mad with rage’ when the deal fell through.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are growing increasingly anxious amid fresh transfer links surrounding teenage sensation Mikey Moore, with European interest beginning to swirl around the highly-rated academy product.

Tottenham Hotspur’s academy graduate Mikey Moore has seen a fair increase in gametime this season, with the youngster getting a taste of first-team football with the Tottenham senior squad.

Mikey Moore was described as “fearless” by James Maddison following an impressive display in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar, with the 28-year-old comparing Moore to Neymar.

The teenager, who has featured in 18 games for Spurs this season, is now attracting attention from sides in Europe, with reports stating that Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring Mikey Moore and that contact has been made with the player’s management, although nothing is concrete at this stage.

The report also states that for Moore, a move within the Premier League currently appears more likely. Spurs fans, well aware of the latest reports, are in disbelief that the teenager could be sold by Tottenham.

One fan said: “Assuming it is a loan because good luck trying to get him out of Tottenham otherwise.”

Another simply stated he is not for sale: “Any move for Mikey out of Spurs would be a loan. We will not be selling him!”

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A supporter remained unconvinced about the club’s handling of the player, stating: “Why is a top team like Dortmund taking young British talent and developing them when teams like Spurs do not? When fit, he should be on as a sub every game. Surely then he develops, not left out of the team for months on end!”

Another replied sarcastically: “I wish them the same success obtaining players they are monitoring as we experience every window with the ones we have ‘monitored’.”

One simply commented: “No, please no 😤☹️😭.” Another added: “Why is it so hard for us to just play him like a regular, rotate and keep him in the squad?”

Meanwhile, one fan suggested a temporary move might suit all parties: “Good for a loan as Dortmund develops players really well.”

Ange Postecoglou explains limited Spurs gametime for Moore

While the report has stated that nothing concrete has developed between Moore and other clubs, Spurs fans are visibly frustrated about the limited gametime the teenager has had.

However, Ange Postecoglou has offered more clarity on why Mikey Moore has not started for Tottenham more regularly. He said: “We have exposed Mikey a hell of a lot more than I thought we would at the start of the year.

“He only just started playing Under-21 football last year and he had some injuries, did not play a lot. It was kind of touch-and-go at the start of the year, do we let him bed in with the 21s or give him a loan or keep him with us?

“But my thing was to let him train for a year, train with men, train in the first team environment and see how he adapts.

“At the end of that, he will still be 17 or 18 and we can make decisions, but he has played a lot more than we thought. But he is very much a part of our set-up in the first team and he is training every day.”

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to look at forwards in the summer transfer window and one former player of Ange Postecoglou could be a strong addition to the Spurs squad.

Tottenham have favoured signing players capable of operating as both a striker and a left winger in recent times. Heung-min-Son and Richarlison both possess this capability and Ange Postecoglou has continued this transfer trend.

Since he arrived at Hotspur Way, Spurs have completed the loan signings of Timo Werner and Mathys Tel, both of whom have played up front and on the left flank. However, Werner is unlikely to remain at Spurs next season, while there are some doubts over Tel’s Tottenham future.

Richarlison has also been linked with a move away from Spurs, while Son’s extended contract expires next summer. It is therefore important that Tottenham sign adequate replacements and one potential option is a player Postecoglou has worked with in the past.

Tottenham should look to sign Daizen Maeda

Daizen Maeda was first linked with a move to Spurs shortly after Postecoglou made the switch from Celtic to Tottenham. This month, Tottenham are said to once again be monitoring Maeda. The Japan international has had an outstanding season and was recently named the PFA Scotland Player of the Year.

This is in stark contrast to the player Maeda was when Postecoglou signed him for Celtic. His breathtaking work rate was second to none. However, his lack of end product was a major problem, which often saw Jota and Kyogo Furuhashi start ahead of him.

This is no longer an issue, as Maeda has registered 33 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season, including four goals in the Champions League. His decision-making has vastly improved, while his finishing is much better than in previous seasons.

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What can Spurs supporters expect from Daizen Maeda?

Maeda is a versatile player who not only fulfils his attacking duties, but makes darting runs back to assist in defence. His electric pace and non-stop running are useful as he makes runs behind the opposition’s backline and always looks to press and put them under pressure.

Former Spurs defender Cameron Carter-Vickers revealed how Bayern Munich’s players heaped praise on Maeda after the Bundesliga champions played Celtic in this season’s Champions League (BBC). Eric Dier told the American international that his Bayern teammates commented on Maeda’s running and how much energy he put into the game.

In the current Tottenham first-team squad, only Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall come close to Maeda when it comes to athleticism and stamina.

How would Maeda fit into Tottenham’s squad?

There is a possibility that Postecoglou will depart Spurs at the end of the season. Even if he does, Maeda would be a good signing. After all, he has looked a far better player under the management of Brendan Rodgers than when he played under the current Tottenham boss.

Maeda has impressed as a striker this season, but it is unlikely he would be chosen to start ahead of Dominic Solanke. However, his chances of playing regularly as a left winger look promising, considering Tottenham’s potential summer departures. Also, many to have played in that position during the current campaign have underperformed.

The only negative with Maeda is that he turns 28 in October. However, he does not look like the kind of player who will slow down anytime soon. One only has to look at former Celtic free kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura, who retired aged 44, and Kazuyoshi Miura, who astonishingly still plays at the age of 58. Slowing down is seemingly almost non-existent in Japan.

Recent rumours have now hinted that there is a chance Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall could feature in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur are no strangers to an injury crisis, having endured one of the most relentless spells of unavailability across the entire division earlier this season.

While many supporters had hoped that the worst was behind them, the club now finds itself navigating a mini crisis once again, just days before their biggest match of the campaign.

Dejan Kulusevski is currently a doubt for Wednesday’s Europa League final after picking up a knee injury during Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.

James Maddison, meanwhile, has already been ruled out for three months after damaging his knee in the semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt, leaving Ange Postecoglou with further selection headaches.

Lucas Bergvall fitness rumour gives Tottenham late hope for Europa League final

Lucas Bergvall is also expected to miss the final, with reports confirming he is set to be sidelined for at least eight weeks due to injury.

Ange Postecoglou admitted that had the final taken place a fortnight later, the midfielder may have had a chance of featuring, which underscores just how tight the timeline is for a potential return.

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However, Marcus Buckland of The Tottenham Way podcast has now shared a glimmer of hope, claiming he has heard a rumour suggesting Bergvall may yet be involved in some capacity.

Buckland said, “Lucas Bergvall, how I would love to wake up on the morning of the final and he’s okay. I heard a rumour yesterday – and I do not know if there is any substance to it – suggesting that Bergvall may have a chance to be involved in the final, but that is hearsay.”

Spurs midfield options if Bergvall misses the Europa League final

Ange Postecoglou has recently spoken about the presence of a potential mole within the Tottenham camp, which raises the question as to how such rumours continue to circulate. That said, there may be some truth to the suggestion that Bergvall could recover in time.

Should the Swede ultimately miss out, however, Tottenham will need to turn to their depth in midfield, with the likes of Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr all capable of stepping into the pivot role.

Micky van de Ven has admitted that he and his teammates are extremely determined to become the side that breaks Tottenham’s long-standing trophy drought, thereby shedding the ‘Spursy’ tag.

Tottenham’s record in cup finals and semifinals over the past two decades does not make for encouraging reading for Spurs fans, with the Lilywhites making it a habit of falling at the final hurdle or two.

In fact, many have installed Man United as the favourites for the final because of the weight of history, but that will not deter Ange Postecoglou, who has a fabulous record in finals.

The Australian is looking to maintain his run of always winning trophies in his second season at clubs, and he would need to do that to have a chance of saving his job.

Micky van de Ven keen to change the narrative around Spurs

Van de Ven admitted that there is a determination within the Tottenham dressing room to change the way the club is perceived, with the Dutchman admitting that winning the Europa League would be the best place to start.

The centre-back said (via Hayters TV): “Everybody talks about Spurs not winning trophies, they talk about the ‘Spursy’ thing, and it would be a big thing to change that. The most important part is that we are the guys and the staff that change everything for this club, ending the long drought with no trophy.”

Van de Ven credited Postecoglou for keeping everyone at the club together when things were going wrong earlier this season, and the defender is keen to silence Tottenham’s critics.

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He added: “The gaffer made sure we stayed together every time, it has been a tough season for us, everybody was doubting us, and now we are proving them wrong.

“The gaffer kept believing in us every time, over and over again, and we made sure we stayed together. You can see that on the pitch and off it we are a really tight group and we want to make sure we can bring this trophy home.”

Van de Ven on Tottenham’s record against Man United this season

Spurs can take heart from the fact that they have already beaten United three times across different competitions this season.

However, Van de Ven does not believe that Tottenham Hotspur have a psychological advantage over their opponents, pointing out that the occasion of a cup final is very unique.

When asked if Spurs have the advantage due to their results against the Red Devils this season, Van de Ven responded: “I would not say the previous wins are an advantage because it is games in the past. This is a final, and I know in a final, anything can happen. We have won three times against them, so hopefully we can do the same thing in the final.”

Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie has admitted that this season has been a tough one for him personally and has provided an interesting response to the speculation linking him with a move to Man City.

Udogie has not had the best of seasons, with his campaign being interrupted by injuries, but the left-back has come into form just at the right time as Tottenham set their sights on Europa League glory.

Over recent weeks, reports have indicated that Destiny Udogie has emerged as a target for Man City ahead of the summer.

However, various outlets over the last few days have claimed that Tottenham have no intention of letting Udogie go this summer, with the Lilywhites instead thought to want to add further reinforcements at left-back.

Destiny Udogie responds to Tottenham future rumours

Destiny Udogie has now been directly asked about the transfer rumours, but he refused to comment on the speculation, insisting that he remains fully focused on finishing the season strongly.

The Tottenham Hotspur left-back also admitted that this season has not been the easiest one for him, given his own fitness and form issues.

When asked if it is a nice feeling to be linked with a move to Pep Guardiola’s side, Udogie said (via Hayters TV): “No, I think personally it’s been a tough season, with injuries, and everything, including my form, but at the same time, I’m trying to finish the season strong, I’m trying to help my team, that’s it.”

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Man City warned they have to break the bank for Udogie

Spurs certainly see the Italian as a long-term option, with Postecoglou backing Udogie to be one of Tottenham’s most important players over the coming years.

With Destiny Udogie still having five years left on his Tottenham contract, the North Londoners are in a very strong position going into the summer.

Paul Robinson has warned Man City that they would have to overpay for Udogie, backing Daniel Levy to make the negotiations for the full-back difficult.

Tottenham Hotspur have fallen behind two of their Premier League rivals in the race for a centre-back, who the Lilywhites have made a firm offer for, and to make matters worse, Arsenal are one of the clubs that have leapfrogged them.

If reports over the last couple of weeks are to be believed, Tottenham are likely to lose their vice-captain Cristian Romero amidst strong interest from Atletico Madrid.

If that is the case, the Lilywhites would be expected to prioritise signing a marquee centre-back to fill the void left by the Argentine’s departure, and they might turn their attention to a teenager centre-back, who is going from strength to strength in the Premier League.

It has been widely reported over recent months that Tottenham are big fans of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who is having a stellar first season in England following his move from Juventus last summer.

It was even claimed by Cadena Sir a couple of days ago that Spurs have already made a firm offer for Huijsen, but a fresh update suggests that Ange Postecoglou’s men are now falling behind in the transfer race.

Arsenal and Liverpool are at the front of the queue to sign Dean Huijsen

Florian Plettenberg has now taken to social media to name the Reds and the Gunners as the two leading contenders to win the race for the Bournemouth star’s signature.

He backs up what we have heard over recent weeks from other sources by stating that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich also have their eye on Huijsen.

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However, Plettenberg explains that a move to the Allianz Arena is unlikely for the Cherries defender at this stage.

Further, the journalist adds that a decision from Huijsen on his next destination is expected soon and reveals that the centre-back’s £50m release clause can be paid in three instalments.

Why Huijsen’s release clause stipulation may give Tottenham a chance

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have to sell players before they can buy this summer as the club are not in a strong financial position.

However, the news that Huijsen’s £50m release clause can be paid over three stages makes the deal affordable for the Lilywhites.

If Spurs do lose Romero, one would expect them to push ahead with a move for the Bournemouth man, but Tottenham may struggle to convince the Spain international, given the other clubs interested.

Liam Delap reportedly prefers joining one of Tottenham’s Premier League rivals this summer as the race for the Ipswich Town striker intensifies ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Ipswich man is undoubtedly likely to be one of the most-sought-after players this summer window, with Delap available for just £30m due to a relegation clause in his contract.

Over the last couple of months, we have regularly heard that Tottenham are expected to make a move for Delap this summer, with the Lilywhites thought to be admirers of the 22-year-old.

A few days ago, it was claimed by GiveMeSport that Spurs are confident of beating both Man United and Chelsea to Delap, but a fresh report has now contradicted that claim.

Liam Delap prefers joining Man United over Tottenham

It has now been claimed by talkSPORT that the England Under-21 international is certain to leave Portman Road Stadium this summer following Ipswich’s relegation.

However, the outlet names Chelsea and Man United as the two leading contenders for Liam Delap’s signature, making no mention of Tottenham Hotspur at all in their report.

It is asserted that as things stand, Delap is leaning towards a move to Old Trafford despite United’s struggles in the Premier League this season.

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The publication states that this is because the Man City academy graduate wants to return to the North West this summer.

How Spurs can move ahead of Man United in the race for Delap

It is claimed by talkSPORT in this report that the Red Devils’ chances of winning the race for Delap will be boosted if they win the Europa League and secure Champions League qualification.

That could mean that Tottenham may have an advantage over United in the race for Liam Delap if they are the ones who get their hands on the Europa League trophy.

It is thus very much possible that the result of the big clash at San Mames next Thursday could decide where the 22-year-old ends up this summer.