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Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of landing two of their leading managerial targets have seemingly been boosted after a fresh report shed light on what two Premier League clubs are now doing amidst Spurs’ interest in their managers.

Tottenham’s chances of landing their top managerial target, Andoni Iraola, have been downplayed by a number of outlets over recent weeks, with the Spaniard looking set to remain at the Vitality Stadium.

It has since been suggested by a few sources that Tottenham are expected to turn their attention to Marco Silva, and according to Football Insider, Silva is very much open to taking the Spurs job.

Multiple publications have also claimed over recent weeks that the Tottenham hierarchy are big admirers of Oliver Glasner, whose future at Selhurst Park is thought to be in doubt.

Potential boost for Spurs in Oliver Glasner and Marco Silva pursuits

It has now been revealed by Sky Sports Germany that, amidst Tottenham’s interest in Silva and Glasner, the Cottagers and the Eagles are both making contingency plans.

Both clubs fear that their managers may want a change of scenery this summer, and they have thus already started doing groundwork on potential replacements.

The report says that Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl is someone who appeals to both Fulham and Palace, especially since the German’s contract is thought to contain a modest release clause.

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Two relegated sides, Southampton and Leicester City, have also allegedly shown interest in Rohl.

What Marco Silva has said about his future

Amidst all the speculation linking him with Tottenham Hotspur, the Fulham boss had a chance to put an end to those rumours a couple of weeks ago and commit his future to Fulham.

However, Silva simply insisted that he is focused on having a strong end to the season with Fulham, refusing to rule out a departure from Craven Cottage.

A French club have reportedly already begun negotiating with Tottenham’s Manor Solomon, who is expected to be on his way out of Hotspur Way this summer, and this development is making Leeds United nervous.

Some eyebrows were raised last summer when Manor Solomon decided to drop down to the Championship by making a loan move to Leeds.

However, the move worked out perfectly for the 25-year-old, who has not only put his injury woes behind him but has also shown his effectiveness in the final third, with 10 goals and 12 assists in all competitions to his name this term.

Over recent weeks, reports have indicated that Leeds are now working on a deal to sign Solomon permanently ahead of their return to the top-flight, but it has now emerged that Daniel Farke’s men will face competition for the Spurs man.

Marseille want to sign Manor Solomon from Tottenham

According to a report in Team Football, Marseille have become the latest club to enter the race for the Tottenham winger.

The report reveals that the Israeli international is not in Tottenham Hotspur’s plans, and the Ligue 1 side has already started ‘concrete negotiations’ with the player’s entourage.

His profile is seen as a perfect fit for Roberto de Zerbi’s system, with the Italian manager identifying Solomon as the ideal replacement for Luis Henrique, who is expected to join Inter Milan this summer.

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Leeds United are on red alert regarding Solomon

Team Football say that Marseille’s advances towards Solomon has put Leeds on ‘red alert’ as they are keen to retain the winger’s services ahead of their return to the top flight.

The report claims that at the moment, the Tottenham man has not made a final decision on his future and is not closing any doors.

Another European final could be on the horizon for Tottenham Hotspur. But with injuries to two key players, how might Ange Postecoglou line up if the Lilywhites make it to Spain? Here’s Tottenham’s strongest XI for a potential Europa League final.

The likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur playing in yet another European final just six years after their 2-0 loss in the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool is very high.

Tottenham would need to navigate past Bodo/Glimt in Norway to book their place in the UEFA Europa League final, but with a two-goal cushion from the first leg, Ange Postecoglou’s men will feel confident about getting the job done.

Should they go through, another all-English final could be on the cards, after Manchester United put themselves in pole position to go through, having secured a convincing 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames in their semi-final first leg.

Pundits have weighed in already. Jamie Carragher has backed Manchester United to beat Tottenham should the two meet, but Jamie O’Hara believes Spurs would win comfortably against Ruben Amorim’s side.

Regardless of who awaits them in the final, if Tottenham are to finally end a 17-year wait for silverware, they will need their strongest available XI.

Unfortunately, two of their key men are already ruled out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, with Lucas Bergvall sidelined by an ankle injury and James Maddison struggling with a serious knee problem.

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So, with those absentees in mind, what is Tottenham’s strongest XI for a potential final?

Tottenham’s strongest XI for a potential Europa League final

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian has endured a rough patch in the Premier League lately, with a string of mistakes in his last four matches. While there is a case for Antonin Kinsky to come in, Vicario’s experience edges it, especially for a high-stakes final.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: The Spanish full-back has been one of Tottenham’s most consistent performers this season. With nine assists and three goals to his name, including decisive contributions in both the quarter-final and semi-final stages, the right-back slot is unquestionably his.

Centre-back – Cristian Romero: Despite the speculation surrounding his future, the Argentine remains one of the best defenders in this squad. His commanding performance in the second leg against Frankfurt reminded everyone why he is so vital to Spurs’ hopes.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman’s speed and reading of the game make him irreplaceable. Tottenham simply do not look the same when he is not on the pitch, and his presence at the back will be key to shutting down any attacking threat in a final.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: The Italian has grown in stature throughout the knockout stages, combining solid defensive work with an attacking edge. Djed Spence is a decent option, but Udogie is a level above right now.

Pivot-midfielder – Yves Bissouma: With Lucas Bergvall out, the Malian midfielder becomes the obvious choice at the base of midfield. Archie Gray has potential, but with Bissouma playing most of the games now, he is sure to get the nod in the final.

Central-midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: The Uruguayan has arguably been Tottenham’s standout performer in Europe this season. His ability to dictate the tempo and break up play makes him undroppable in a game of this magnitude.

Central-midfielder – Dejan Kulusevski: With James Maddison injured, the Swede is the closest thing to a like-for-like replacement. Kulusevski has struggled for form recently, but Spurs will be hoping he rediscovers his spark in time for the final.

Left-midfielder – Brennan Johnson: Tottenham’s top scorer in the Europa League, the Welshman continues to deliver in front of goal. With his directness and finishing, he adds an edge that Spurs simply cannot afford to drop.

Striker – Dominic Solanke: The English forward has found form at the right time, scoring in each of his last two Europa League appearances. Tottenham will be banking on him to continue his scoring streak when it matters most.

Tottenham players had their sleep rudely disturbed as Bodo/Glimt fans tried to unsettle them with a fireworks stunt outside their hotel ahead of tonight’s Europa League semi-final clash.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to discover their European fate tonight when they take on Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie in Norway.

The advantage currently lies with Tottenham, as they take a two-goal lead into the decisive leg at the Aspmyra Stadion, having seen off the Norwegian side 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the first leg.

With the onus on Bodo/Glimt to claw their way back into the tie, it appears their supporters are already taking matters into their own hands to create a hostile atmosphere for the visiting side.

Bodo/Glimt fans target Tottenham with fireworks before Europa League semi-final

Footage has surfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing Bodo/Glimt fans setting off fireworks outside the hotel where the Tottenham Hotspur squad are staying.

The fireworks were launched at around 2:37am, clearly aimed at disturbing the players’ sleep ahead of tonight’s showdown.

Of course, these kinds of tactics are as old as time in European football, and this is far from the first occasion Tottenham have had to deal with such antics.

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Back in 2019, prior to their dramatic second-leg comeback in Amsterdam, Tottenham faced a similar stunt from Ajax fans – one which spectacularly backfired, as the Lilywhites went on to book their place in the UEFA Champions League final.

Spurs must be prepared for more disruption from Bodo/Glimt players

Indeed, this morning’s early wake-up call feels like a precursor to the kind of evening Spurs can expect in Norway, with the Bodo/Glimt players likely to mirror their supporters’ intensity.

Tensions had already been stoked in the build-up, with several Glimt players taking subtle digs at Tottenham, pointing out what they perceive to be weaknesses in Spurs’ pressing system – a clear indication of the areas they will look to exploit.

Guglielmo Vicario is having none of Arsene Wenger’s talk about who deserves a Champions League place. The Italian has brushed off the former Arsenal manager’s opinion, making it clear that Tottenham Hotspur are playing by the rules.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of doing something special this season – winning the UEFA Europa League.

For what has been a poor domestic campaign, should Tottenham go all the way in Europe, it would not only see the Lilywhites end their long trophy drought, but it would also see them return to Europe’s premier competition – the UEFA Champions League.

Indeed, Tottenham’s financial power would also be bolstered should they earn a spot in the UCL next season.

The top five in England are set to make the UCL, and should one of Manchester United or Tottenham win the Europa League, that would make it six spots for English sides.

Arsene Wenger is not best pleased with this, and Wenger stated earlier this week that he would prefer for the winners of the Europa League to remain in the Europa League next season.

He said: “No. They should qualify automatically for the Europa League but not necessarily for the Champions League. Especially when you are in the Premier League where already five teams qualify.”

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With Tottenham gearing up to face Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their Europa League tie, having secured a 3-1 win in the first leg, Guglielmo Vicario was asked what he makes of Wenger’s recent comments.

The Italian shotstopper gave a clear and direct answer, stating that while everyone is entitled to their opinions, the rules are the rules.

He told football.london: “Everyone can have their thoughts on everything in life. I do not agree [with him] but it does not matter. They are the rules.”

Spurs must block out the noise and stay focused on the Europa League task

Indeed, if Spurs are to play in the Europa League final at San Mames, they would have to do their job against Bodo/Glimt in the return leg in Norway.

That being said, all of this seems to be outside noise that could distract the Spurs players from the task at hand. Tottenham are playing in a semi-final and need to be extra focused on the game and the competition at large.

Ange Postecoglou has now weighed in on Arsene Wenger’s claim that Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United do not deserve a UEFA Champions League place if they lift the Europa League trophy.

The words, “I always win things in my second season”, have the potential to be one of the coldest lines in modern football history.

However, for that to happen, Ange Postecoglou would have to do his talking on the pitch. As it stands, Tottenham Hotspur are close to European glory.

But, the Lilywhites have to make their two-goal advantage against Bodo/Glimt count, before a place in the Europa League final can be theirs.

Indeed, an all-English final is also on the cards, as Manchester United put themselves in the driving seat in their own semi-final tie after beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at San Mames.

Given the strong first-leg results in their respective semi-finals, the chances of either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur going on to win the Europa League are high, and should that happen, six English sides could end up competing in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Ange Postecoglou responds to Arsene Wenger’s Champions League claims

Arsene Wenger is not best pleased with this. The former Arsenal manager does not want Tottenham to qualify for the Champions League just by winning the Europa League, noting that he also does not want six Premier League sides in next season’s Champions League.

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While the debate continues, Ange Postecoglou has now weighed in on the matter. When asked about Wenger’s comments, the Tottenham manager stated that it is only a big deal because Tottenham are in the mix.

He told football.london: “Well, I mean that’s a debate that’s been raging for years, like at least the last eight days. I’ve never heard that before, so.. I’ve said it before, mate, Spurs does crazy things to people. It does, it does.

“You put that club into any sentence or any issue, and invariably they all come out and try and diminish as much as they can.

“Why wasn’t there an issue before and it’s an issue now? What’s the difference? I don’t understand what the difference is.

“Last year, fifth didn’t get you into the Champions League, this year it does. What does that mean? There are competition rules and the rules say that the winner goes into [the Champions League] and it’s not the first year, and there isn’t an asterisk against it that you have to do something else as well. But it’s Spurs, mate, they love it. They love it. Oh, they love it, you love it, don’t you?”

Asked whether it could be a case of an ex-Arsenal manager showing bias against Tottenham, Postecoglou added: “Well, you know, I don’t want to go down that road because I’ve got a great respect for Arsene. He’s one of the legends of the game, but it does crazy things to people, mate, I love it. I love it, bring it on. It’s going to upset people, so that makes me happy.”

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario hits back at Wenger’s opinion

Tottenham’s shot stopper, Guglielmo Vicario, has also weighed in on the debate, stating that he does not agree with Wenger’s opinion and that Tottenham are only playing by the rules.

Of course, Wenger’s Arsenal are on the cusp of heading out of the Champions League after his former side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UCL semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium.

Should Arsenal be knocked out and Tottenham win the Europa League, then both sides are set to have the same rewards despite Spurs finishing in the Premier League’s bottom half.

A report from Sweden has shed light on some of the details regarding Lucas Bergvall’s new contract, with the report revealing that the Tottenham star has received a considerable pay rise.

One only has to look at the delight among the Tottenham fan base at Bergvall’s new contract to get an idea of just how highly the midfielder is thought of at N17.

The 19-year-old has surpassed all expectations in his first season in the Premier League, establishing himself as one of the mainstays of Spurs’ midfield.

However, the teenager was hit with a cruel blow just a day after the news of his six-year contract became public, as he suffered an ankle injury which ended his season.

A report in AftonBladet takes a look at the details in Bergvall’s contract and brings some key information to light.

The outlet points out that if the midfielder fulfils all the bonuses written into his contract, he will stand to earn a little over £4m per year. According to the publication, that would make the Tottenham Hotspur man one of the highest-paid teenagers across world football.

The report reveals that even excluding bonuses, Bergvall has tripled the earnings of his previous contract, with the bumper pay rise coming as a recognition of his importance to the Spurs side.

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When will Lucas Bergvall return to Tottenham training?

The Sweden international faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring the ligaments in his ankle.

It was reported by FotbollDirekt last week that Bergvall is expected to be out of action for around eight weeks, which means that he could be in a race against time to be fit for the start of pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur could be in line to pocket a decent chunk of change over the coming months as Troy Parrott is now being heavily linked with a return to the Premier League.

Troy Parrott has not looked back since his impressive showing on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam last term, with the striker thriving at Alkmaar since his £6.7m move last summer.

The centre-forward has found the back of the net 20 times in his first season at the AFAS Stadium, and this has reportedly attracted interest from the Premier League.

It was reported earlier this week that Wolves are now plotting a move for Parrott as they scour the market for a potential replacement for Matheus Cunha.

Tottenham could receive a financial boost from Troy Parrott’s transfer

Wolves are not the only ones eyeing the former Tottenham Hotspur man, with reports over recent days revealing that Leeds United are also keen on securing Troy Parrott’s signature ahead of their return to the top flight.

Tottenham may stand to benefit from the transfer as Spurs inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause on Parrott when they sold him to AZ last summer.

With some sources indicating that the Eredivisie club values the 23-year-old at around £21.2m (Mirror), Tottenham may pocket upwards of £4m if the Republic of Ireland international does seal a return to the Premier League.

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Tottenham are guaranteed a summer fee for another former player

Parrott is not the only former Tottenham academy graduate whose move this summer could boost the Lilywhites’ coffers.

Marcus Edwards’ purchase clause has been triggered by Burnley’s promotion, and Spurs are expected to receive £3m for Edwards this summer, given the 35 per cent sell-on clause they have on the winger.

According to reports, Oliver Glasner is more likely to end up at Tottenham Hotspur this summer, even though he has already held talks with a Bundesliga club over their managerial vacancy.

Those who have followed Spurs Web’s coverage would be aware that a number of managers working in the English top-flight are now rumoured to be on Tottenham’s radar as the North London club start doing groundwork on a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Andoni Iraola is Tottenham’s top target, while other sources have claimed that Spurs are also keeping an eye on both Marco Silva and Thomas Frank as backup options.

More recently, it emerged that Tottenham are also considering a shock move for Oliver Glasner, whose stock has grown since he replaced Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park last season.

Oliver Glasner more likely to end up at Tottenham than Leipzig

A new report in BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness) has revealed that Leipzig have now held ‘concrete negotiations’ with the Palace boss.

The outlet says that the Bundesliga club have identified Glasner as their number one choice to fill the vacancy left by Marco Rose’s departure.

However, the report says that the Austrian coach is more likely to end up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than the Red Bull Arena this summer if the North London club decide to make a serious move for him.

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Crystal Palace are determined to hold onto Glasner

Despite the ongoing speculation over the Palace boss’s future, he is far from certain to leave Selhurst Park this summer.

In fact, it was reported by Football Insider last month that Palace are set to open talks with Glasner regarding a new contract.

The report claimed that the 50-year-old is happy at the South London club and is keen to build on the foundations he has laid at the club so far.

Aston Villa are not happy that they were forced into accepting a date change for their fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in order to accommodate the North London club’s preparations for a potential Europa League final.

It was widely reported that Aston Villa were trying to block Spurs’ request to have the fixture at Villa Park pushed forward.

However, Tottenham Hotspur got their way in the end, with their trip to Villa Park being moved forward by 48 hours.

The Premier League clash will now take place on May 16, instead of two days later, to help Spurs, should they complete the job against Bodo Glimt and reach the Europa League final.

The final will be played in Bilbao on May 21, and the fixture change means that Postecoglou’s men now have two more days to prepare for the showpiece event if they get there.

Aston Villa accuse the Premier League of prejudice

Aston Villa have now reacted to the decision, insisting that there had been a ‘clear prejudice’ against them, with the Premier League choosing to prioritise Tottenham’s Europa League campaign.

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The club’s director of football operations, Damien Vidagany, explained that they fought the fixture change all the way but eventually had to reluctantly accept it.

He suggested that the Villa fans are being inconvenienced by the short notice period regarding the date change.

Premier League made the right decision, not just for Tottenham

It would have been difficult for Tottenham to play at Villa Park, just three days before their trip to Bilbao for the final.

The Premier League made the right decision to give the Lilywhites a couple of more days’ rest to ensure that Man United do not get an advantage in the final should both sides get there.

While the short notice is extremely inconvenient for match-going fans, it was the only course of action that could be taken.