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Some Italian outlets are now confident that Fabio Paratici is set to rejoin Tottenham in a full-time role this summer after the Italian director’s latest meeting with AC Milan.

The former Juventus sporting director has been working as a consultant for Spurs over the last two years since being forced to resign from his role as Tottenham’s managing director of football.

Over recent months, it has been widely reported that Daniel Levy is trying his best to bring Paratici back to Spurs in an official role once his FIFA ban elapses on June 20.

Tottenham’s pursuit of the 52-year-old has been boosted since it emerged at the start of last month that AC Milan’s efforts to appoint Paratici as their sporting director have collapsed.

Fabio Paratici’s latest meeting with AC Milan boosts Tottenham’s chances

Sport Witness have now relayed reports from the print editions of Corriere della Sera and Corriere dello Sport, with both outlets appearing to confirm that the Italian is heading to Tottenham.

The two publications both report that Paratici held another meeting with Milan in a luxury resort bordering Lake Como recently to discuss taking over as the Rossoneri’s sporting director.

However, the parties failed to reach an agreement, and it is explained that Paratici felt he was somewhat messed around by the Serie A side.

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As a result, the 52-year-old started talking to other parties, and both reports concluded that he is likely to end up back at Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Wholesale changes expected in Spurs structure

Following the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham as the club’s new chief executive officer, various sources have claimed that Tottenham’s chief football officer, Scott Munn, could depart.

Last week, it was reported by The Daily Mail that we could see wholesale changes in Tottenham’s structure this summer, with the club’s recruitment, sports science and medical departments thought to be under review.

It thus appears as if the door might open for Paratici to return to a role similar to the one he held formerly at N17 and start calling the shots once again.

A German manager has his eye on the Tottenham Hotspur job this summer and is ready to open discussions with the North London club immediately if they contact him.

If reports are to be believed, Ange Postecoglou’s days at Tottenham are numbered, no matter what happens in the Europa League.

While most of the names being linked with the Spurs job have been managers with Premier League experience, a former Borussia Dortmund boss has also been mooted as a potential candidate.

It has been reported that Tottenham have their eyes on Edin Terzic, who has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season, following their loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Edin Terzic eyeing Tottenham opportunity after rejecting big clubs

According to a report in SportBILD (as relayed by Sport Witness), AC Milan came calling for Terzic last summer, but he turned down the approach as he wanted a break following his spell at Dortmund.

West Ham United and Besiktas have both allegedly made moves for the 44-year-old this season, but the German did not feel either challenge was ‘big enough’ for him.

However, Terzic is now said to be ready to return to management after a 12-month break, with the outlet stating that he ‘lurks for Tottenham’.

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Terzic is ready to start discussions with Spurs

SportBild explain that the German coach has his sights set on the Premier League and would have been open to taking over at Man United had they approached him instead of Ruben Amorim.

Terzic’s full focus is now said to be on Tottenham Hotspur, given the likelihood that Ange Postecoglou will depart the club this summer.

In fact, it is asserted that the former Dortmund boss would be ‘immediately open to discussions’ with the North London club and ‘can easily imagine taking the challenge’.

Terzic has been preparing for months for an opportunity in England and has even spoken to the likes of Arsene Wenger to broaden his knowledge of the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur may be offered one of Atletico Madrid’s wingers as a sweetener by the La Liga club in their efforts to land Cristian Romero this summer.

Diego Simeone’s side are seemingly wasting no time in pushing ahead with a move for the Tottenham centre-back, with some reports over the last couple of days indicating that Atletico are already preparing an offer for Romero.

However, according to various sources, there is a big gap between Atletico’s and Daniel Levy’s valuation of Romero, which is yet to be bridged.

It turns out that the Spanish club have now come up with an alternative strategy to get the Lilywhites to green-light the Argentine’s move to the Metropolitan Stadium.

Atletico Madrid could offer to Rodrigo Riquelme Tottenham

According to Wednesday’s print edition of Marca (as relayed by Sport Witness), the La Liga side are ready to offer Rodrigo Riquelme to Spurs as a sweetener to push through a deal for Romero.

The 25-year-old, who previously had a loan spell in English football with Bournemouth, has struggled for game time at the Spanish capital this season.

It is revealed that Aston Villa and Villarreal both made moves for Riquelme during the January window but Atletico decided against letting the attacker go.

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However, they are now prepared to offload the Spain international this summer and are hopeful that he will be of interest to the Lilywhites.

Atletico believe that Riquelme could be a ‘great temptation tool’ in negotiations with the Premier League club for Romero.

Tottenham may ask Atletico about Conor Gallagher’s availability

Atletico may prefer offering Riquelme to Tottenham, but it turns out that the North London club could explore the availability of another one of their players.

It emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham could enquire about Conor Gallagher’s availability should Atletico make a move for Romero.

However, the update explained that the England international is happy at the Spanish capital and is not in a hurry to return to the Premier League, thus making the pursuit complicated for the Lilywhites.

Ange Postecoglou was delighted with how two of his senior players stepped up in Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League semifinal, especially given that one of those was introduced into the starting lineup on short notice.

Tottenham Hotspur fans were in for a rude shock when they saw the starting lineup on Thursday evening, with Lucas Bergvall missing from the matchday squad and Yves Bissouma getting the nod to start alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle of the park.

It has since been confirmed that Bergvall has been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up an ankle injury in training.

Given how important the Swede has been to the side over recent months and Bissouma’s continued struggles, some supporters might have feared the worst, but the Mali international delivered one of his best performances of the season, helping the home side dominate the midfield battle.

Ange Postecoglou praises Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur

Spurs fans were left pleasantly surprised by Bissouma’s display against Bodo/Glimt as they got to see a version of the 27-year-old that they have very rarely seen in a Tottenham shirt this season.

Postecoglou showered praise on the former Brighton man and Bentancur for the way they closed down gaps and helped the home side build out from the back.

The Tottenham head coach insisted that despite Bissouma’s struggles this campaign, he never lost faith in the midfielder.

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Postecoglou told Football.London: “I thought Biss and Rodri were outstanding. They were really key for us today. The beauty of Lucas is that he fills that sort of role really well from a defensive point of view and the reason I put Biss in there today.

“I knew that we were going to need that from him, the way Bodo set up and their ability to try and gain momentum as they build up their play. I thought him and Rodri were going to be key for us stemming that, and that’s how it proved.

“I thought Biss was brilliant. Look, he’s had an up-and-down year like all of us, but I’ve still got full belief in him and full confidence that on a day like today, he could do a really good job for us and I thought he was outstanding.”

Can Yves Bissouma save his Tottenham career?

It has been widely reported that Bissouma’s Spurs career is about to come to an end this summer, especially given that the midfielder has just one year left on his contract.

However, Bergvall’s injury has given the Mali international a lifeline as he is now likely to play the second leg against Bodo/Glimt and potentially even the Europa League final.

If he can step up in those two games, which will be some of the biggest in Tottenham’s recent history, he might have a chance of getting a new contract.

Tottenham Hotspur got off to a fantastic start in their Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, earning a 3-1 win and a two-goal cushion to take to Norway next week.

Let’s take a look at the five things we learned from the Europa League match:

Atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Wow. We haven’t seen an atmosphere like that at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since our 2019 Champions League run – and that includes North London derbies. Everything about last night was perfect, from the players and the staff down to the fans and volunteers.

A huge well done to THFC Flags for working with Spurs to organise such a memorable tifo. Thank you to Tottenham for providing the flags in every seat, which was a fantastic touch under the lights. And a huge congrats to the 60,000 Spurs fans who sang and supported their hearts out for 90-plus minutes. We have endured some quiet, dreary, and dismal Sunday afternoons this season in the Premier League, but it just goes to show how powerful this modern stadium can be under the right conditions. It has to be said, the players really lived up to that energy too last night.

James Maddison steps up in the big moment

James Maddison was accused of not stepping up enough in the big moments by Roy Keane, but he did exactly that once again last night. Let’s not forget, Spurs were only in the semi-final to begin with because Maddison made a superb run and took one for the team to earn a crucial penalty against Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarters. Last night, he was at his creative best in midfield, pulling the strings when dropping deep and looking dangerous in and around the box. You just get the feeling that we haven’t seen the last of that long ball from Pedro Porro into a deep run from James Maddison, too. It has been such a weapon for Tottenham in Europe this season.

We all know what a world-class player Maddison can be; it’s all about showing that consistency. I honestly think that with a team playing well around him – like we saw at the start of Ange Postecoglou’s era – Maddison could elevate his game to the next level. Let’s just see if Spurs actually commit to building that kind of high-quality team.

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Rodrigo Bentancur back to his pre-injury best

We were starting to wonder whether Rodrigo Bentancur would ever reach the heights of his first year at Tottenham again. You see it time and time again – players coming back from year-long injuries and struggling to ever get back to where they were. This season, Bentancur has struggled with the pace and physicality of a Premier League midfield. His entire game is built around composure, being press-resistant, and finding those clever passes between the lines.

When you are not at 100%, it is so difficult to play that kind of role with the consistency you need to positively impact games without giving the ball away in dangerous areas. However, over the last month, we have seen a return to the Bentancur of old – and just in time, too! Fingers crossed this is not just a purple patch and Rodrigo can keep setting the Spurs tempo over the next (hopefully) two European matches this season. He was our Man of the Match last night.

A few injury concerns for Tottenham

Tottenham and injuries have gone hand-in-hand this season. Spurs fans would have feared the worst last night when both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke went down with respective injury problems. Not to mention the fact that Lucas Bergvall was seen on crutches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fortunately, Postecoglou has provided a positive update on Maddison and Solanke, but it remains to be seen whether they will be involved at the weekend, or even next Thursday. One thing is for certain: if Spurs have any chance of lifting silverware this season, they need their strongest XI to stay fit.

That pesky artificial pitch at Bodo/Glimt

One thing stands between Tottenham Hotspur and a European final: an away leg on Bodo/Glimt’s artificial pitch. It is well known in football that astroturf pitches are harder to run on and increase the likelihood of injuries – which is something Spurs need no help with this season. It will be interesting to see who Postecoglou risks on the artificial pitch vs who he protects.

It’s full-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Spurs secured a 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final first leg.

A valiant showing from a determined Spurs side tonight and things are looking good ahead of the trip to Norway courtesy of goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.

Let’s take a look at our player ratings following the final whistle between Tottenham and Bodø/Glimt.

Tottenham player ratings vs Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League

Guglielmo Vicario – Other than a late scare in the first-half, Vicario had nothing to be worried about until Bodø/Glimt had their first shot. He failed to make a save, although in fairness there was little he could have done to stop the deflected effort. 6

Pedro Porro – Porro played an important role in Tottenham’s first two goals. His long balls were on point tonight and he did his shift in defence. 8

Cristian Romero – Almost had an assist in the first-half when he played a ball over the top to Maddison. In the second he won Spurs a penalty, reaching his leg up well to draw the foul. Sadly, the skipper on the night began showing his all too familiar antics with a pointless off the ball foul which saw him booked. He could have perhaps done better for Bodo’s goal, but not a bad showing overall. 7.5

Micky van de Ven – The former Wolfsburg man usually finds a way to be involved in every game he plays, but tonight he had a fairly quiet game. 6.5

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Destiny Udogie – Initial excitement about Udogie turned to disappointment this season. His performances haven’t been at the required level. Tonight was a different story, as he posed a threat on the left wing. A good performance on the night. 7.5

Yves Bissouma – Looked poor in the first-half, but he was livelier in the second. He was eager to close down the opposition and make interceptions. 7.5

Rodrigo Bentancur – The Uruguayan midfielder looked good for much of the game, but he got in Romero’s way and then deflected a Bodø/Glimt shot into the back of the net. 6.5

James Maddison – Scored Tottenham’s second goal, showcasing excellent control and completing the move with a fine finish. Unfortunately he went down injured not long after the hour mark. Hopefully Maddison is back quickly because that was some performance from the vice-captain. 9

Brennan Johnson – Opened the scoring for Tottenham and won a free kick in a promising position not long into the second-half, which came to nothing. 7

Dominic Solanke – The England international was fairly quiet for much of the game, although he was good on the ball. He had his moment when he stepped up and converted a penalty with an ice-cold spot kick which left the keeper helpless. He was replaced by Odobert after 75 minutes. 8

Richarlison – It didn’t take long for the Brazilian to get involved, as he helped Spurs take the lead with a headed assist. He did his job effectively and was replaced at half-time by Tel. 7.5

Subs

Mathys Tel – Tottenham lacked attacking momentum in the second-half. Richarlison would have probably offered more than Tel had he stayed on the pitch. 6

Dejan Kulusevski – Came on for Maddison and didn’t live up to his predecessor. He had a chance at the end, but failed to convert. 6

Latest reports suggest that Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall despite him signing a new contract.

Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week shared a welcome bit of news, confirming that Lucas Bergvall has put pen to paper on a new six-year deal, keeping him at Hotspur Way until 2031.

The 19-year-old midfielder has made a swift impression since arriving in North London and has not been shy about his ambitions.

Following his new deal, Bergvall spoke openly about his desire to win trophies with Tottenham, making it clear that he sees himself as part of the north London club’s future success.

With Ange Postecoglou’s side now just three wins away from European silverware, having reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, the Swede will no doubt be hoping his breakthrough campaign ends with something tangible to show for it.

Real Madrid eye future move for Tottenham star Lucas Bergvall

While Tottenham continue to rebuild and aim for sustained success, Real Madrid are a club where winning has long been the norm.

Their rich history and record in Europe often attract the very best, and Lucas Bergvall is now a name being quietly monitored.

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According to a fresh report from GIVEMESPORT, the Spanish giants have not taken their eyes off the Swedish midfielder.

Although he has just signed a new contract at Tottenham, the suggestion is that Real Madrid still consider him one to watch for the future.

The report indicates that there are no plans from Bergvall’s end to push for a move this summer, nor do Madrid expect anything immediate.

However, the Spanish side remains keen on adding the most promising young players in world football to their squad, and Bergvall’s progress has not gone unnoticed in the Spanish capital.

Spurs must show ambition to keep Lucas Bergvall long-term

Since leaving Sweden, Bergvall has caught the eye with a series of mature displays in midfield, often competing for minutes with the likes of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr. His rise has been rapid, and it is clear he is well thought of within the Tottenham setup.

GIVEMESPORT has also stated that despite Madrid sniffing around, Bergvall is fully committed to Tottenham after earning his new contract.

The youngster is said to be focused on cementing his place in the Spurs side and has been pleased with the strides he has taken this season under Ange Postecoglou.

Although Real Madrid are always a threat when it comes to poaching elite-level prospects, the Lilywhites can retain Bergvall if they continue to build a project he believes in.

The player reportedly backs Tottenham’s recruitment vision and remains unfazed by their current mid-table position or concerns about European football next season.

Still, if the club wish to keep him away from Madrid’s clutches, long-term ambition will be vital.

Tottenham are in the driving seat for one of France’s brightest young stars, with Lyon’s Rayan Cherki firmly on their radar heading into the summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Rayan Cherki for some time now, with initial interest surfacing during the winter window.

It was reported back then that Tottenham explored a move for Cherki, though nothing concrete materialised at the time. Spurs have since continued to monitor the 21-year-old closely.

Earlier this month, Tottenham scouts were in attendance to watch Cherki live, with the Frenchman making a decisive impact by scoring a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United in the Europa League.

Following their scouting, reports suggest that the north London club’s representatives were left impressed by his overall display.

Tottenham lead race for Lyon star Rayan Cherki

While Spurs are not the only side eyeing a move for Cherki, they are reportedly at the front of the queue for his signature.

According to a fresh report from Caught Offside, Tottenham Hotspur are currently leading the race to land the highly-rated Ligue 1 talent.

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Manchester United are also in the mix and remain a strong contender. The Frenchman has registered 12 goals and 19 assists for Lyon this season. The Ligue 1 side are said to value him at around £26-30 million (€30-35 million).

It is reported that Rayan Cherki’s low price tag, when compared to his peers, is one of the reasons why interest is strong from both Tottenham and Man United.

Premier League clubs circle as Cherki considers move

Of course, given the relatively modest asking price for a player with 31 goal contributions this season, several other top European clubs are believed to be watching developments closely.

Bayern Munich have also been linked, while AC Milan, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all reportedly keeping tabs on Cherki’s situation.

Crystal Palace have emerged as a surprise suitor, viewing the creative midfielder as a potential replacement should Eberechi Eze depart Selhurst Park this summer.

Cherki is understood to be open to a fresh challenge and sees the Premier League as the ideal environment to take the next step in his career and test himself at the highest level.

With a host of clubs circling, it will be interesting to see where he ends up come the start of next season.

James Maddison has shared his honest take on whether he would pay £45m for Mathys Tel, and his response says a lot about how the Frenchman is viewed at Tottenham.

Convincing Mathys Tel to join Tottenham Hotspur on winter deadline day was not a straightforward task.

Ange Postecoglou had a conversation with Tel before the young forward could make the switch from Bayern Munich to Tottenham, after the forward rejected Levy’s approach.

The Frenchman has since been settling into life in north London, featuring 14 times and scoring 3 goals; however, his long-term future remains unclear.

Reports suggest that Tottenham are not keen on paying the full option-to-buy clause for Tel this summer, and are instead aiming to negotiate a lower figure than the £45 million initially agreed with Bayern Munich.

James Maddison gives his verdict on £45m Mathys Tel deal at Tottenham

While Tel’s numbers have not exactly been groundbreaking, there is no doubt that the forward has displayed flashes of real quality and promise.

With Heung-min Son currently injured, Tel has been the one occupying that left-wing spot at N17, and he has impressed in that role.

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Ahead of a big clash against Bodo/Glimt, James Maddison was asked whether he would personally pay £45 million for Mathys Tel.

The midfielder joked that he does not have that kind of money, but praised Tel for the impact he has made since breaking into the side.

He told football.london: “I have not got £45m! Mathys has been very good since he has come in. Very direct player. I think he has done well.

“He has not played a lot but he has come into the team recently. I am there on the left and we have been developing more of a relationship there.

“Obviously I know what Sonny is going to do there and it is about learning.”

Tel must prove he can replace Heung-min Son at Spurs

Heung-min Son has once again been ruled out, meaning he will not be involved on Thursday when Tottenham face Bodo/Glimt.

Mathys Tel is undoubtedly on trial at Spurs and will need to deliver performances that convince the club he is worth the £45 million outlay.

There is competition for that left-wing spot, with Richarlison and Wilson Odobert options to come into the side, but we expect Tel to start against Glimt.

Tottenham’s search for a potential buyer is set to be affected significantly as a new regulator for English football will soon be passed into law, and a very interesting detail has now come to light about the new regulator.

Over the last 12 months, there have been plenty of rumours doing the rounds regarding a potential takeover or a minority investment into Tottenham Hotspur.

It was first reported that former Newcastle owner, Amanda Staveley had held talks with Daniel Levy, but that now appears to have fizzled out.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that several American investors had shown interest in buying a stake in Spurs, but even that has not amounted to much so far.

More recently, it has been rumoured that a group of private investors from Qatar have shown interest in a full buyout of Tottenham.

However, none of these talks have progressed, with Spurs fans still waiting for concrete news regarding a potential takeover of the club, with many Tottenham supporters wanting to see the back of Daniel Levy and ENIC.

TBR Football point out that Spurs have been on the market since April of last year and one factor is about to affect Daniel Levy’s search for an investor.

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A regulator for English football will soon be passed into law, with a bill currently making its way through parliament.

Among his many duties, the incoming regulator will have the power to introduce a new owners’ and directors’ test, and he could veto any takeovers if he feels that the parties buying any Premier League club do not pass the test.

Interestingly, the outlet reveals that the government’s preferred candidate to chair football’s new independent regulator, David Kogan, is a Spurs fan.

Kogan, who has an impressive CV spanning media, marketing and politics, will be expected to be impartial in that role, but TBR Football suggest that it might help Tottenham to have someone who understands the club in a position of power.

Tottenham hierarchy will have one immediate concern

It does not appear as if a takeover is imminent and the club will thus have to plan for the upcoming transfer window without the expectation of any outside investment.

Daniel Levy has already warned that Tottenham’s recent transfer spending is not sustainable, which indicates that the club are not prepared to take any gambles this summer.