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Tottenham Hotspur could face a significant battle to retain Micky van de Ven this summer as a Premier League rival reportedly prepares a substantial move that may hinge on the final top-flight standing of the North London club.

Spurs Web reported yesterday that the dismissal of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea could result in Tottenham Hotspur facing a significant managerial bounce when the two sides meet in matchweek 37.

Should a resurgence occur at Stamford Bridge, it will make it considerably more difficult for Tottenham to secure a vital victory over their rivals when they visit the ground later this month.

Spurs currently sit in the Premier League’s bottom three and, with only five fixtures remaining, the pressure to put wins on the board is immense.

Failure to secure their top-flight status is widely expected to lead to a mass exodus, with several key individuals already attracting interest from elite European clubs.

Tottenham face Micky van de Ven transfer interest from Chelsea

We reported earlier this week that Micky van de Ven’s off-field antics are signalling that the Dutchman’s time in north London could be coming to an end.

The 25-year-old centre-back has plenty of suitors ahead of the summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid all showing interest in signing the Spurs defender.

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Chelsea have now entered the race, according to Fichajes, who claim that the Blues’ sacking of Liam Rosenior has led to a potential managerial replacement, Xabi Alonso, calling for Van de Ven to be signed.

It is understood that the former Real Madrid manager wants Chelsea to strengthen their defensive unit, with Van de Ven one of his targets.

Spurs remain in control of Micky van de Ven future despite relegation threat

Regardless of the growing interest in the Dutch international, Tottenham still hold all the cards in any negotiations, meaning his suitors will not land him easily.

The Lilywhites are in a position to demand a hefty fee if they are forced to sell, with reports claiming that a figure of £100 million could be requested for Micky van de Ven.

However, should Tottenham fail to retain their Premier League status, they might find it increasingly difficult to keep hold of their pacy centre-back.

The player will undoubtedly be keen to continue playing at the highest level and could potentially force a move away if the club drops into the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have reacted with a mixture of anger and resignation following an admission from the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel that a pivotal decision went against the club during their recent defeat against Sunderland.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans will be biting their nails as their club continues its fight to beat the drop this season.

For the first time since 1970, Spurs’ Premier League status has come under significant threat as they sit in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety.

Every single point counts at this stage of the season, and the margin for error is incredibly slim with only five games left to go.

Tottenham fans react to Brian Brobbey KMI admission after Cristian Romero injury

Roberto De Zerbi is the latest manager to take charge of Tottenham as they continue their fight to beat the drop. The former Brighton manager has overseen two games since his appointment, neither of which has been free of chaos.

In his first outing, Spurs lost their captain, Cristian Romero, to injury after Brian Brobbey pushed him into Antonin Kinsky during the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.

That challenge has sparked split opinion over whether a sending-off was warranted. While Brobbey was not dismissed during the game, the Premier League’s key match incidents (KMI) panel has since ruled that he should have received a second booking, despite former referee Dermot Gallagher backing the on-field decision by Rob Jones.

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Tottenham fans have reacted angrily to the latest admission, with one supporter stating: “Bit late now ain’t it lads”, while another added: “Great so what we gonna do with that @FA_PGMOL gonna give us points? No? F**k you”. A third commented: “So it is confirmed they want us down this ain’t fair”, and another wrote: “Great stuff thanks, knowing it will help in the Championship”.

Further reactions continued in a similar tone, with one fan saying: “I will take two pens for Spurs and a Wolves sending off as a start towards our compensation”, while another dismissed the review entirely: “These ‘oopsies poopsies’ reviews after the fact help nobody. It is all performative to cover the bad refereeing”.

One more added: “Everyone thought this except the people making the decision”, while another concluded: “Disgusting officiating throughout the game. Too late now, he should have been off the pitch with two yellows before that even happened. Injured our captain out for the rest of the season and possibly the World Cup, and also our goalkeeper.”

Spurs cannot afford more refereeing setbacks in relegation fight

Tottenham fans have every reason to feel hard done by, as this is not the first time they have been on the wrong end of a poor refereeing decision.

They have already seen inconsistencies in decision-making at various points this season, with similar incidents judged differently by match officials.

Randal Kolo Muani’s push on Gabriel in the north London derby was ruled a foul, while a near-identical one by Hugo Ekitike on Cristian Romero was deemed legal.

Roberto De Zerbi has now issued a six-word response to the latest admission from the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel following the decision not to send Brian Brobbey off in Tottenham’s clash against Sunderland.

Tottenham Hotspur have barely had any luck this season, especially on the injury front, with several players sidelined.

In fact, recent data has Spurs at the top of the table for the unluckiest side in the Premier League this season, with their injuries the number one contributing factor.

However, that misfortune has not been limited to just injuries, with certain decisions on the pitch hardly going their way.

Many fans will remember the push on Gabriel by Randal Kolo Muani in the last north London derby that saw the Frenchman’s goal disallowed, while a similar incident saw Cristian Romero penalised after he pushed Hugo Ekitike.

Roberto De Zerbi reacts Brian Brobbey red card admission

In the recent fixture against Sunderland, yet another refereeing decision went against Spurs when Black Cats forward Brian Brobbey pushed Romero into Antonin Kinsky.

This challenge proved costly as Romero was forced off the pitch with an injury that is now expected to keep him sidelined for five to seven weeks, effectively ending his season.

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Brian Brobbey initially escaped punishment for the incident, receiving no booking despite the severity of the push, but the Premier League Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has now admitted that the forward should have been sent off.

In a narrowly decided 3:2 vote, the panel ruled that referee Rob Jones made a serious error by failing to issue a second yellow card to the Dutch attacker.

Roberto De Zerbi was asked for his thoughts after being informed that the Premier League KMI panel had admitted Brian Brobbey should have been dismissed, and the Tottenham head coach offered a sharp, six-word response regarding the outcome of the match.

Speaking to the media on the futility of the admission after the points had already been dropped, the Italian asked: “Can we play again that game?”

Tottenham face Wolves trip as Anthony Taylor record provides hope

With the margins for survival currently so slim, everyone at the club will be hoping that costly refereeing errors are kept to a minimum during the final stretch of the Premier League campaign.

A single poor decision from a match official could prove to be the difference between maintaining top-flight status and the disaster of relegation, particularly as Spurs currently sit two points adrift of safety.

Next up for Tottenham is a challenging trip to Molineux to face Wolves, a ground where the Lilywhites have historically struggled to secure consistent results.

The pressure will be on the players to produce a clinical performance and overcome their recent away-day struggles in the West Midlands.

However, the appointment of Anthony Taylor as the referee for the fixture may offer some degree of encouragement, as Tottenham have fared well when the Cheshire official has taken charge of their matches.

Spurs have won more than half of the fifty games he has previously officiated for them, and the hope will be for that record to continue when the two sides lock horns on Saturday afternoon.

Tottenham Hotspur have issued a statement of solidarity following a distressing incident of social media abuse directed at Kevin Danso in the wake of the recent draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Kevin Danso will surely be kicking himself after his error proved costly in Tottenham Hotspur’s last encounter with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The centre-back’s hesitation to clear his lines while under pressure from Paul van Hecke was the difference between one point and three for Tottenham.

However, he will be looking to make amends as Spurs return to action this weekend at Molineux against Wolves.

That encounter is another pivotal one, with Tottenham able to leapfrog West Ham United with a win, although a Hammers victory over Everton will keep Spurs in 18th, two points adrift of safety.

Tottenham backs Kevin Danso after racist abuse following Brighton error

Unfortunately for Danso, he was subjected to disgraceful racial abuse on social media following his costly mistake.

There is no room for racism in football, the Premier League or at Tottenham, and the club have now issued a strong statement in support of their defender.

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In their official communication addressing the abuse, Tottenham made their position clear, stating: “Following the abhorrent racist abuse suffered by Kevin Danso on social media after the Brighton match, the Club is taking a visible stand this weekend.

“We want to make it clear to the world that if anyone thinks it is ok to racially abuse our players on social media, we will take the strongest possible action.”

Roberto De Zerbi backs Kevin Danso before crucial Wolves fixture

It is disappointing that conversations around racism are still ongoing in 2026. Tottenham have taken steps to tackle the issue, yet incidents like this continue to surface.

Fans can play their part by reporting any abuse directly to [email protected] so the club can take action in line with the measures outlined.

Roberto De Zerbi also voiced his support for Danso, addressing both the abuse and the centre-back’s performance when speaking publicly.

He said: “I was very annoyed by the racist insults towards Kevin, but he has to be calm and I am proud of him.

“He played a fantastic game. Not a good game but a fantastic game. I do not consider one mistake. He will be here next season because he is a good guy, a very good player and every one of us is lucky to work with him.”

In what was only his third pre-match press conference as Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi had plenty to say ahead of Spurs’ match against the already relegated Wolves.

We heard updates about the many players missing from Spurs’ first XI, James Maddison’s crucial role in the squad, the fight still ahead of Tottenham and De Zerbi also drops a massive hint about how he and his players really get on.

Here are the five key takeaways from Roberto De Zerbi’s press conference ahead of Wolverhampton clash.

New names on Tottenham’s never-ending injury list

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the rumours which emerged earlier this week about Destiny Udogie’s availability for the clash at the Molineux (Tottenham Official).

“Destiny has a problem. I think he can’t play tomorrow,” said De Zerbi. “It’s a muscular injury but not so important,” De Zerbi said on the nature of the injury. The manager also mentioned that it could be a result of the fullback’s body getting used to the strain of playing after a prolonged absence.

De Zerbi also hinted at who we could potentially see tomorrow as replacement for the Italian fullback, “We have Spence, Souza is available to come with us. It’s not a big problem. I hope Udogie can be available in the next week at Villa Park.”

Pape Sarr, who missed his game against Brighton, yet is another addition to Spurs’ injury list. “Pape Matar Sarr, the shoulder. He felt pain in his shoulder and this week he didn’t work. He has not worked with the group. He’s not available to play.”

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Guglielmo Vicario is still not available after his hernia surgery but should rejoin first team training on Monday after the Wolves game.

Dejan Kulusevski is also unlikely to feature for Spurs again this season.

What role does James Maddison have in the squad?

De Zerbi also spoke about whether James Maddison had any chance to feature against Wolves on Saturday saying, “He is not available yet, especially in this week. He felt pain but not so important problem.”

But Spurs’ head coach remained adamant about James Maddison’s crucial leadership role in the current squad regardless of his injury and said that the Englishman will travel with the rest of the squad to the Midlands tomorrow.

“He is important if he plays or not it doesn’t matter. Better if he plays, for sure, but as a guy, as a leader, he is a positive guy. Inside of my dressing room I want to see nice people, positive people and this is important also for his team-mates.”

How De Zerbi will approach the final five Tottenham games

Roberto De Zerbi does not want to create too much pressure on his players for the remaining game but was also incredibly frank about the challenge still ahead of Spurs.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure, but we have to know the situation. We can’t forget the table. We can’t forget we need a win. We can’t forget that what we have done until now is not enough.”

But the Italian also acknowledged that the season is far from over and any positive performance we see at the Mollineux will have to be followed up. “If we win in Wolverhampton, it’s not finished yet. There are other four games (…) we have to be stronger and to keep playing, to keep going.”

Confidence remains key issue in the Tottenham squad

De Zerbi also spoke about the confidence issues in the Spurs squad, mentioning Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani in particular. “Kolo Muani, in the second half, in the second part of the game Mathys Tel, all can play better (…) but I think it is not a problem about the position of the pitch, but I think the confidence.”

But equally, Roberto De Zerbi remains confident that his players had bought into his ideas and that a single win could give everyone the necessary confidence to change Tottenham’s fortunes in these final stages of the season.

“They are following me and they are good guys. They believe in my words because I am able to recognise the eyes of the players. We are suffering, they are suffering because it is not easy play in Tottenham in this condition of the table, but I said they have to be stronger and they have to live to win a game. We have to live every part of the day waiting for a win and preparing for a win because I think with a win we can change this part of the season.”

In defence of Kevin Danso

De Zerbi also gave his comments regarding the abhorrent abuse Kevin Danso received when his mistake in the dying stages of Spurs’ match against Brighton led to a Seagulls goal.

“I was very annoyed by the racist insults towards Kevin, but he has to be calm. I’m proud for him. He played a fantastic game, not a good game, a fantastic game.”

Danso retains his manager’s full backing who was full of complements for his defender.

“I don’t consider one mistake so important. I consider the attitude, I consider the behaviour on the pitch, the quality in which he played that game, the personality while he played that game. He will be here next season because he’s a good guy.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for survival could yet hinge on more than just performances, with new data suggesting Spurs’ struggles this season may not be entirely self-inflicted.

Tottenham Hotspur will surely need some luck during the rest of this season if they are to get out of the relegation zone.

The Lilywhites can mathematically be safe, but their fate is no longer in their hands as they sit in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety with five games to go.

Should Spurs win all of their games and their relegation rivals match their run, Tottenham will be a Championship side next campaign.

Tottenham named unluckiest Premier League side in 2025/26 data study

BB Sport News has now crunched the numbers and ranked the unluckiest sides in the Premier League this season.

Their report ranked each team on their points total versus expected points, the cumulative number of weeks lost to injuries, and the number of times they have hit the woodwork throughout the season, to give an accurate representation of how unlucky each team has been.

After running the numbers, Tottenham were unsurprisingly top as the unluckiest side in the Premier League, receiving a score of 69.8 after each team was given a standardised score out of 100 to show their level of misfortune.

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Of course, the injury crisis Spurs have had to deal with this season has played a big role in their ranking, with season-long absentees Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison contributing heavily to the total.

Spurs need more luck as West Ham contrast highlights survival fight

While Tottenham have had little luck, their relegation rivals West Ham United are at the other end of the spectrum in these rankings.

The Hammers have been ranked as the second luckiest side in the division this season, as they have barely hit the woodwork and have just 62 total weeks lost to injury.

With the relegation scrap set to go down to the wire, Tottenham will have to improve their luck if they are to beat the drop with five games to go.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has suggested that one of Tottenham’s rivals could attempt an audacious move for Roberto De Zerbi this summer under one condition.

De Zerbi has signed an extremely lucrative five-year deal with Tottenham, which has seen him become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League.

The Italian has refuted suggestions that he joined Spurs for financial reasons, making it clear that he has a long-term vision at the club.

However, it has now been suggested that the 46-year-old could be poached by one of Tottenham’s fierce rivals this season, depending on what happens over the coming weeks.

Chelsea could look to poach Roberto De Zerbi if Tottenham get relegated

Chelsea are now searching for a new manager after parting ways with Liam Rosenior, and Miguel Delaney has now revealed that the Blues are big fans of De Zerbi.

He claimed that many are discussing the possibility of the West London club making a move for the former Brighton boss in the summer if Tottenham are unable to stay in the Premier League.

Delaney wrote in The Independent’s Insider Football Newsletter about Chelsea’s managerial search: “They would love Andoni Iraola, but so would many other clubs. He is likely to have his pick and is a more romantic figure than most – although it is understood Chelsea have not been completely ruled out. The Basque would still have to weigh up the same issue as others: whether this squad is really suited to his football.

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”And then there is a murmur that will not go away. Chelsea have long admired Roberto De Zerbi. If Tottenham Hotspur were to go down, could that appointment become possible? More than a few are talking about it.”

De Zerbi has already made a guarantee to Spurs about next season

It would certainly be a huge embarrassment for Tottenham if they go down and one of their fierce rivals poach the manager they had just hired and bet the house on.

However, De Zerbi has guaranteed that he will be at Spurs next season even if the club find themselves in the Championship.

An update from Germany has revealed what Sebastian Kehl is thinking after being approached by Tottenham Hotspur over becoming their next sporting director.

It has been widely reported over the past few days that Kehl has emerged as Tottenham’s top target for the sporting director role ahead of the summer window.

It has been claimed that the Lilywhites are currently locked in ‘intensive negotiations’ with the German director.

Interestingly, multiple sources have suggested that Spurs want Kehl to work together with Johan Lange to rebuild their squad this summer.

Sebastian Kehl ‘weighing up’ Tottenham move after Borussia Dortmund exit

A new report in BILD has now also confirmed that the 46-year-old has indeed been approached by the North London club.

The report suggests that Kehl has not made a final decision on his future just yet and is ‘weighing up’ whether he wants to join the Premier League side.

It is revealed that the former Dortmund director is not sure yet if he wants to return to football so soon, having only left the Bundesliga club last month.

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The outlet suggests that a return to the ‘big stage of football’ could be premature at this stage for Kehl, who is yet to make a final decision on his future as he continues to assess his options.

Two other clubs are battling Spurs for Kehl

Bild say that the Spurs target is not short of admirers, with his network, experience and leadership qualities being highly valued by many clubs.

Hamburg and Wolfsburg have also been mooted as potential destinations for Kehl, with the two Bundesliga sides also searching for a new sporting director.

One would imagine that Tottenham’s quest to secure their Premier League status could also have a bearing on the 46-year-old’s decision.

The Sun’s Tom Barclay has revealed what he has heard about the relationship between Xavi Simons and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham.

Xavi produced what was arguably his best performance in a Tottenham shirt against Brighton, delivering a sublime assist and an outstanding goal, but it was not enough to take the Lilywhites to their first league win of 2026.

Spurs fans will be hoping that the performance is a sign of things to come for the Dutchman, who has not found his transition to the Premier League easier since his £51m move from RB Leipzig last summer.

Xavi has said he is enjoying working with De Zerbi, and a journalist has now shared an interesting revelation about the pair’s relationship.

Xavi Simons feels Roberto De Zerbi trusts him more than previous Tottenham managers

De Zerbi has already said that he has a special connection with Xavi, since he too was a number ten during his playing days.

Tom Barclay has now revealed that the pair have already become close and that the attacking midfielder feels the Italian trusts him more than his predecessors did.

Barclay said on the Tottenham Way podcast: “I’ve heard from people quite close to Xavi, that they’ve had quite good connections so far him and De Zerbi. I think Xavi really likes him, and he feels like he’s being counted on maybe more than previous managers.”

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Xavi makes promise to Spurs fans ahead of final five matches

The Netherlands international would have thought he would be the hero for his side last Sunday, and his emotions came pouring out after he had scored Tottenham’s second on 77 minutes.

However, it was Brighton who had the last laugh as Georginio Rutter netted a stoppage-time equaliser, with the attacking midfielder looking distraught at the final whistle.

Tottenham Hotspur have clarified their stance on signing Joao Palhinha permanently this summer from Bayern Munich as the midfielder’s loan spell at the club nears its end.

The Portuguese star has not always been a regular in the starting eleven, particularly since the exit of Thomas Frank, and his future remains up in the air.

Tottenham have the option to sign Palhinha permanently for £22m this summer, but it is unclear if the Lilywhites will activate that option.

Reports have suggested that Frank’s exit from Spurs has put the midfielder’s future at the club in doubt, and there has been a new update from Germany about the 30-year-old’s future.

Tottenham willing to sign Joao Palhinha permanently under one condition

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now revealed that the Lilywhites have been pleased with the former Fulham man this season and are willing to consider buying him.

However, the North London club are not willing to activate €25m (£22m) to buy and want Bayern Munich to offer them a discount.

Plettenberg wrote on X: “Tottenham are happy with Palhinha. Spurs can imagine triggering the option to buy, but want to renegotiate with FC Bayern. What was agreed at the time: option to buy set at €25m guaranteed, with potential add-ons that could raise the fee to up to €30m.

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“If Bayern do not lower the price, a purchase is unlikely. Final decision after the end of the season. Bayern are open to a sale. Contract valid until 2028.”

Would Roberto De Zerbi want Palhinha at Spurs next season?

De Zerbi has repeatedly reiterated that he wants the Tottenham players to be brave on the ball, with the Italian very much believing in keeping possession and committing bodies in attack.

Palhinha’s inability to progress the ball appears to be his biggest weakness, and one can argue that he is not a natural fit for the Italian’s system.