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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.

Ange Postecoglou has offered a timely injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s decisive second leg clash against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-finals.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the cusp of reaching their second European final in less than ten years, but they must first navigate a tricky second leg away at Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night to book a trip to San Mames.

Spurs head into the tie with a two-goal cushion, having secured a 3-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring early on, before James Maddison and Dominic Solanke added to the tally in a dominant attacking display.

Heading into that first leg, Tottenham were nursing a number of injury concerns. Heung-min Son was ruled out with a foot injury, while Lucas Bergvall also missed out and was spotted on crutches at the stadium.

It has since been confirmed that Bergvall will not feature again this season due to an ankle injury.

James Maddison, who scored Spurs’ second goal in the first leg, limped off against Glimt and has not featured since because of a knee issue. There are whispers Maddison could miss the remainder of the campaign, as Tottenham await the results of his scan.

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Dominic Solanke is another concern, but Ange Postecoglou has shared a more encouraging update on Solanke, hinting he could be involved on Thursday night.

Speaking ahead of the second leg in Norway, Ange Postecoglou provided a fitness update on his Tottenham squad.

He told football.london: “Madders from the first leg. So he’s out. He’ll miss the rest of this season and disappointing for him. I’m disappointed for him because he’s been a real catalyst for us. He’ll miss out but that’s been the story of our season.

“Everyone else from the first leg has travelled and they’re ready to go.”

When asked if Son has travelled, Postecoglou added: “No [he hasn’t]. Dom is fine and ready to go, he’s trained with the team. Disappointing for Sonny. He has progressed and he’s a possibility to get minutes at the weekend but he hasn’t trained with the team yet.”

Let’s find out what happened the last time Tottenham took a two-goal lead to an away Europa League second-leg knockout tie – and it could be a bad omen.

Tottenham Hotspur fans would be hoping that all the heartache they have suffered domestically this season would be rewarded with silverware come the end of May, as they look to win the Europa League.

But before the Lilywhites can dream of playing in a European final for the second time in six years, they would have to overcome Bodo/Glimt in Norway.

Tottenham hold a two-goal advantage coming into this tie, and while that might seem like a comfortable enough lead, Spurs’ past record with a two-goal lead in their last away European tie does not inspire confidence.

Tottenham collapse against Dinamo Zagreb after two-goal first-leg lead

The last time Spurs carried a two-goal lead into a European tie was back in 2021, in the UEFA Europa League round of 16, where they faced Dinamo Zagreb.

It was a clash where Tottenham dominated the first leg and secured a 2-0 lead. However, coming into the second leg, Jose Mourinho rang the changes, bringing seven new players into his starting XI for the return fixture.

It was a move that backfired, as Tottenham were stunned in Croatia thanks to a hat-trick from Mislav Orsic of Dinamo Zagreb.

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It was a defeat that brought Spurs’ Europa League run to a premature end, as they were knocked out in the round of 16.

Spurs must heed Jose Mourinho’s warning ahead of Bodo/Glimt tie

Speaking after the match, Jose Mourinho’s post-match conference contained a few lessons the Tottenham players can take into their clash against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.

The Portuguese manager highlighted that the Croatian side showed more desire, passion and a greater willingness to win than his Tottenham team.

He also stated that there was one side that decided to leave everything on the pitch, and it was not his team. The same could be expected on Thursday night when Glimt welcome Spurs to the Aspmyra Stadion.

Tottenham can expect Glimt to show more desire and intention, and as the Norwegian team’s players have already stated following their defeat to Spurs in the first leg – the Glimt players are eager to exploit Tottenham’s pressing weaknesses.

A slow start, a lack of desire or commitment on Thursday would ultimately end Spurs’ European ambitions.

May the words of Jose Mourinho ring on in the ears of the Tottenham players: “They left sweat, energy, blood. In the end, they left even tears of happiness. Very humble and committed. I have to praise them.

“On the other side, my team. They did not look like they were playing an important match. If for any one of them it is not important, for me it is. (BBC Sport)”

Yes, Spurs fans want these Tottenham players to leave everything on the pitch because tomorrow’s clash is important to the entire fanbase.

Tottenham fans have been left devastated as an injury update confirms James Maddison is ruled out for the rest of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed another blow ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg and a potential final.

It was revealed a few days ago that James Maddison was expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he picked up a knee injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

While it was mere speculation at the time, the club was said to be awaiting the results of his scan.

Now, the results of the scan have been revealed, and it is currently being reported by Paul O’Keefe that James Maddison will miss the rest of the season and could face up to three months on the sidelines.

Spurs fans react to James Maddison injury blow

Spurs fans, well aware of the latest news, have now taken to social media to react to the update, with many believing that this is a huge blow for Tottenham’s Europa League run, especially with a potential final on the horizon.

One fan said: “End the stream and my existence Dave 💔 I am really going to miss watching Maddison play football.”

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Another added: “Why did my dad support Tottenham. Why was I chosen for this cursed club.”

Another believed that it is over for Spurs with both James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall now out: “Going into a cup final, biggest game for us in six years, with no Bergvall, no Madders… it is so over.”

A different fan believed this news should come as no surprise. He stated: “Why are people acting surprised? It is what the guy does – be injured or disappear when you need him. I hate to break it to you but similar will happen next season. Not a reliable player in any way, shape or form. Hopefully gets replaced in the first eleven going forward.”

Another fan saw the positive side: “Huge blow but lucky it is not ACL,” while a final supporter added: “This has almost ruined my day. Almost. Sad for Madders. It is imperative that every single member of that team patterns up. Seriously.”

Why James Maddison’s absence is a big blow for Tottenham

James Maddison is sure to be a big miss for Tottenham Hotspur, with the midfielder contributing immensely to their Europa League run, scoring goals in the round of 16, winning a penalty in the quarter-final and then grabbing a goal in the semi-final.

He is also joint top for the player with the most goal contributions in the Tottenham squad, with 22 in all competitions.

While there have been spells when the Englishman has struggled for form, it is still a huge blow for Spurs, given that he was hitting form at just the right time.

Tottenham are now set to be without James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall should they make it to the Europa League final.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Josh Keeley has impressed on his loan spell with Leyton Orient in League One, but a leap to the Premier League as early as next season could be too soon.

Jamie Donley has often stolen the headlines at Leyton Orient this season. The loanee from Tottenham has registered eight goals and 10 assists in 39 appearances and has even been named as the club’s player of the year.

However, he is not the only youngster to have received plaudits for his performances. Josh Keeley has also played a key role in guiding the O’s to the play-offs.

The Irish-born goalkeeper has made 36 appearances this season and Keeley recently won the supporters club merit award. As well as this, he won the club’s goal of the season award for a last-minute header which kept Leyton Orient in the FA Cup against Oldham Athletic.

Josh Keeley has risen up the ranks since joining Tottenham

Keeley has already made considerable progress since arriving at Hotspur Way from St Patrick’s Athletic. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season at Barnet in the National League, but joined League One outfit Leyton Orient on loan last summer.

The fact that he is winning club awards shows he has risen to a much higher standard without any difficulty. With 16 clean sheets in the league and an average of 2.9 saves per game, it is clear to see why Keeley is receiving recognition.

He was even described as ‘really, really good’ by Pep Guardiola after a closely contested cup tie between Leyton Orient and Manchester City. This is just another example of how highly thought of the Spurs starlet has become.

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Keeley is not yet ready for the Spurs first team

Keeley has shown he is capable of making the leap from the National League to League One, but the Premier League may be too big a step at this stage in his career.

Not only is the rise in quality a potential issue, but Tottenham already have a host of goalkeeping options, including Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin.

He will only be 22 after the summer, which is still very young for a goalkeeper. Therefore, there is no need to rush him before he is ready for the Tottenham first-team squad.

After thriving in League One, it seems only natural for Tottenham to give Keeley a loan to a Championship club next season. Of course, it will have to be to a club that guarantees to use the youngster as their first-choice. If Orient find success through the League One play-offs, perhaps a loan back to the O’s for another season would suit all involved.

Whatever the case, Spurs should be looking at Josh Keeley with 2026/27 in mind. If he thrives in the Championship, there is no reason why he can’t push for the number one jersey in a couple of years.

Tottenham Hotspur will not appreciate what an Atletico Madrid forward has said about Cristian Romero as speculation over the centre-back’s future continues to run rife ahead of the summer window.

Spurs fans may already be sick of the rumours surrounding Romero’s future, which has been non-stop over the last few weeks.

It has been widely reported that Atletico Madrid have contacted Cristian Romero and have received a positive response from the Spurs vice-captain.

Some outlets have even claimed that Romero may agitate this summer in order to force a move to Spain, which potentially poses a big problem for Daniel Levy and Tottenham.

Julian Alvarez reacts to Cristian Romero transfer speculation

Over the last few days, it has emerged that Daniel Levy is unhappy that Atletico have made their interest in Cristian Romero public rather than negotiating through the right channels.

The Spurs chairman and the decision-makers at Hotspur Way will certainly not appreciate what Julian Alvarez has now said about their player.

The former Manchester City man has admitted that he is keen to link up with his international teammate at the Metropolitano Stadium this summer.

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When asked if he expects Romero to sign for Atletico, Alvarez told AS: “I hope so! I hope it happens. He’s a great player. One of the best centre-backs in the world, in my opinion. A teammate on the national team and a great person. Such a great addition to the team would be a great help.”

Tottenham and Atletico still have a big difference to iron out

While it seems clear that the former Juventus man is in favour of moving to the Spanish capital, the two clubs are thought to be a long way apart in their valuations of the player.

Some sources have reported that Tottenham could demand as much as €80m (£68m) for Cristian Romero while Atletico are only willing to offer around €40m-€50m (£34m-£42.5m).

If it is true that the La Liga club’s conduct has irritated Levy, one can be sure that the Spurs chairman will not make things easy for Diego Simeone’s men at the negotiating table.

The Tottenham Hotspur stars and backroom staff have today boarded their flight to Bodo/Glimt, but which players joined the returning Dominic Solanke on the plane?

Focus swiftly switches to the Europa League for Tottenham this week, where they will face Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt on Thursday evening.

The importance of Spurs avoiding a defeat in this European tie cannot be overstated, as it would keep Tottenham’s season alive after a poor domestic campaign, giving them a place in the Europa League finals.

The North Londoners will train at the Aspmyra Stadion later this evening, with Ange Postecoglou also due to hold his pre-match press conference.

The Lilywhites head into this clash with an injury-hit squad. Heung-min Son is a major doubt, while Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison are expected to miss the rest of the season following their recent injury setbacks.

Which Tottenham players have flown to Germany?

Micky Van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Mikey Moore, Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso, Alfie Whiteman, Mathys Tel, Pape Sarr, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Damola Ajayi, Callum Olusesi, Brennan Johnson, Archie Gray, Djed Spence, Brandon Austin, Dominic Solanke.

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As for the players not spotted on the plane, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, and captain Heung-min Son were not visible. Meanwhile, Timo Werner, who isn’t part of Tottenham’s Europa League squad, was also missing.

Although Yves Bissouma was not spotted boarding the plane, that does not necessarily mean he did not travel with the squad.

Tottenham have been handed a boost as Dominic Solanke, who had been carrying a minor knock, is fit enough to make the trip.

The pressure is firmly on Ange Postecoglou to secure a win and keep Tottenham’s hopes of ending their trophy drought alive.

Tottenham Hotspur have conceded plenty of cheap goals recently and Guglielmo Vicario has been responsible for a number of them – so is it time for Ange Postecoglou to take action?

Spurs have struggled in defence this season, conceding 57 Premier League goals, which is more than 14 other teams.

This poor defensive record looks unlikely to change before the end of the season, as Tottenham have only kept one clean sheet since February 2. This was in the pleasantly surprising 1-0 victory against Frankfurt in the Europa League.

No one player is responsible for such problems at the back, and injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven certainly played a key role. The defenders have missed 27 and 30 games respectively during the current campaign. However, there is one player who has been particularly underwhelming in recent matches, causing Spurs to concede goals.

Guglielmo Vicario is in poor form for Tottenham

Guglielmo Vicario was at fault for two of the goals conceded in a 4-2 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in mid-April. It could have been even worse, as the hosts missed a sitter, after he gave the ball away to Nelson Semedo in his own box.

A positive performance against Frankfurt was then followed by another poor league display against Nottingham Forest, as Vicario was largely responsible for both goals in the 2-1 home defeat.

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There was little the Italian could have done when Spurs let in five goals against Liverpool at the end of April. However, his shaky distribution caused his team unnecessary problems. His passing accuracy was 66 per cent that day, while only five of his 16 long balls were accurate.

Next up, Vicario conceded from the first shot on target he faced against Bodø/Glimt, before allowing Jarrod Bowen to score through his legs when Spurs drew with West Ham last weekend.

According to Sofascore, Vicario has a negative figure for goals prevented in seven of his past eight starts. This means he has conceded more goals than expected, with the quality of shots taken into consideration. Essentially, he is allowing opposition shots that he is expected to save to turn into conceded goals.

Spurs have backup options in Brandon Austin and Antonin Kinsky

Antonin Kinsky has been the goalkeeper on Tottenham’s bench in recent weeks and the youngster has already shown potential. His performances were not perfect, as he often kept the ball at his feet too long and made some handling errors. However, there were signs Kinsky could be a solid Spurs goalkeeper in the future.

Then there is Brandon Austin, who played well a few months ago when he filled in for the injured Vicario and Fraser Forster. He looked full of confidence at set pieces on his debut against Newcastle United, winning 100 per cent of his aerial duels.

The 26-year-old then prevented 0.87 goals in the Europa League against Hoffenheim. After this, he kept a clean sheet against Elfsborg, although in fairness, the Swedish team failed to land a shot on target.

Ange Postecoglou should give his backups a chance to play for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou described Austin as ‘great’ after his January debut against Newcastle United. He said: “Really good. The moments we are going through putting big tasks on players and they’re rising to occasion. The performance deserved a victory.”

Postecoglou had nothing but good things to say about Austin when he played and he seemed pleased with Kinsky too. With this being the case, it makes no sense for either shot-stopper to be continuously left out of Tottenham’s starting lineups when Vicario has been off the mark.

Forster was playing well when he was called on a few months ago, but he has been left out of the Tottenham first-team squad due to some major errors he made. Why is Vicario not being held to the same standard? Just because a player is signed to be a regular starter, does not mean they should play every game, regardless of form.

Spurs have nothing left to play for in the league, except to restore some dignity, so there is no harm in giving Austin or Kinsky a game each. Ultimately, Vicario should not continue to be one of the first names on the team sheet when he continues to disappoint. He is a good goalkeeper on his day, but it has not been his day in weeks.

Atletico Madrid are not wasting time in their pursuit of Cristian Romero, with negotiations said to be progressing quickly as the Spanish side looks to prise Romero away from Tottenham Hotspur.

With the summer window set to open earlier than usual on 1 June 2025, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be busy.

Reports have it that Spurs centre-back Cristian Romero is itching for a move away from Tottenham, with the centre-back being linked with Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish side themselves are not wasting any time, as it has been revealed that Atletico are already preparing an offer for Romero.

But there is an issue. According to various sources, there is a significant gap between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham’s valuation of Romero – a gap that is yet to be bridged.

Atletico Madrid advancing in talks for Romero transfer

Journalist Uriel Iugt has now provided an update on the Atletico Madrid and Cristian Romero saga. The journalist has stated that Atletico Madrid continues to advance in negotiations for Cristian Romero.

In fact, it has been revealed that both clubs are expected to hold a meeting in the coming days, and that Spurs have already informed the Spanish club of the player’s valuation. It is said that Romero himself is open to the move.

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The journalist tweeted: “Atletico Madrid continues to advance in negotiations for Cristian Romero. The clubs are expected to hold a meeting in the coming days. Tottenham has already informed the Spanish club of the player’s value. The defender wants to go to Spain.”

Tottenham’s stance on Cristian Romero fee

In recent weeks, sources have also revealed just how much Tottenham are looking to make from the sale of Romero.

It was revealed earlier this week that Atletico Madrid are willing to pay €40m (£34m) for Romero, but Tottenham are holding out for €58m (£50m) for the player.