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Tottenham Hotspur now lead a six-way Premier League chase for West Ham United’s Crysencio Summerville, who could replace injured Wilson Odobert.

Tottenham Hotspur have looked devoid of creativity out wide for most of this season, largely due to the availability of their wide forwards.

Mohammed Kudus has been sidelined for a significant 97 days and has missed 16 games in that period, although a return before the Sunderland clash is not off the table.

Wilson Odobert is also sidelined and is not expected to feature again until next season after suffering an ACL injury in the clash against Newcastle United.

This marks the second time in his Tottenham career that he will be sidelined for months following a serious injury.

Tottenham transfer interest in Crysencio Summerville

TeamTalk is now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are leading a six-way Premier League chase for in-form West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville.

The Dutch international has hit form at the right time for the Hammers, who are also embroiled in a relegation scrap alongside Spurs.

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However, while Tottenham have struggled for creativity on both flanks, Summerville has managed eight goal contributions this season, playing a vital role in his side’s fight to beat the drop.

Spurs are said to have shown interest in Summerville during the winter transfer window, but no deal materialised at the time.

The Lilywhites could now reignite that interest in the summer, especially if West Ham fail to avoid relegation.

Spurs transfer competition and Crysencio Summerville injury record vs Wilson Odobert

Tottenham are not the only club in the race for the Dutchman. Within the Premier League, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford and Everton have all been monitoring the former Championship Player of the Season.

Meanwhile, on the continent, Marseille, Napoli, Atalanta and Villarreal are said to be keeping a close eye on developments, with some having shown genuine intent to test West Ham’s resolve.

The wide forward would no doubt be a strong addition to Spurs’ ranks, given his versatility and ability to operate across the frontline as well as in attacking midfield.

However, the player’s injury history could be a concern if he is to arrive and compete with Wilson Odobert.

While Summerville has not picked up any major injuries this term that have kept him out for more than three games, his previous issues have at times been longer.

Crysencio Summerville’s injury record

Eddie Gray believes his great-nephew Archie Gray should be deployed in central midfield if Roberto De Zerbi is to get the best out of him at Tottenham Hotspur.

It has been a dreadful season all around for Tottenham Hotspur as they continue their fight to avoid relegation to the Championship.

The Lilywhites were champions of Europe last term but have failed to build on that momentum this campaign, instead slipping further down the table.

Roberto De Zerbi now represents a final throw of the dice for Tottenham, who have handed him the task of turning their fortunes around in seven games.

Archie Gray’s best Tottenham position revealed by Eddie Gray

The former Brighton manager has begun work and has met up with the Spurs squad after taking his first training session. De Zerbi will then assess his players before deciding which ones he will rely on in the coming weeks.

Archie Gray’s great-uncle, Eddie Gray, has now sent a message to the new Tottenham boss, making clear what he believes is his nephew’s best position.

Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast about Gray’s development and where he should feature long term, Eddie Gray said: “I know he is one of the family but I must say that when I watch him play, he plays in a mature fashion.

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“He does not let things get to him and he keeps trying to do the right things and I hope that continues for him, he is a level-headed lad anyway.

“I think he will end up being a box-to-box midfielder, that is where his strengths are because he is a great runner with the ball and he gets forward with his pace and energy.

“I think he will end up as a central midfielder.”

Roberto De Zerbi is not oblivious to Archie Gray’s quality

De Zerbi will surely not need any formal recommendation from outside on where Gray is best suited.

The former Brighton manager already made it clear in his first interview with Spurs that he has watched a lot of football involving the Lilywhites.

Of course, he must have seen the youngster in several clips this season and last, and will know where to deploy him in the next seven games.

Gray even impressed this international break with the England U21, scoring a goal and picking up man of the match in their matchup against Moldova.

There is no denying that Archie has been Tottenham’s best player this season, with the youngster looking assured in midfield while steadily growing into a leadership role.

Cristian Romero has made an honest admission to the Argentine press about his current situation at Tottenham Hotspur.

Romero may have hoped that the Europa League win last summer would be the start of Tottenham kicking on, especially as he had signed a new contract last summer and been made captain.

However, it has been a campaign to forget for the centre-back individually, and for Spurs collectively, with the Lilywhites still not assured of their status in the Premier League next season.

The Tottenham captain will be greeted by a new head coach at Hotspur Way when he returns from international duty, with Roberto De Zerbi becoming the club’s third different manager to take charge of the side this season.

Cristian Romero is determined to ‘give everything’ in Tottenham’s final run-in

Romero was at his dominant best for Argentina during the international break, which is not a version of him that Tottenham fans have seen much of this campaign.

The centre-back admitted to the media back in his home country that this is not an enjoyable time at Spurs, but vowed to give his all in the club’s final seven games as the Lilywhites look to avoid relegation for the first time in 48 years.

When asked about the ongoings at club level, Romero told Ole: “I’m not really having the best time there, to be honest. But beyond everything, I have to get myself right, I have to focus on the club now.

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“I need to switch on the Tottenham mindset, try to get out of the bad situation we’re in and, like I always do, give everything in every training session, in every match, and try to move forward.”

Could Roberto De Zerbi win over Romero?

Both Romero and De Zerbi are combustible but passionate personalities who love to fight and win.

One can see the Italian and the Argentine really getting along well, and the 27-year-old would be a natural fit for the new Spurs boss’s system, which emphasises playing out from the back.

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to appoint Roberto De Zerbi has raised eyebrows across the league, with rival clubs already forming strong early opinions on the move.

Tottenham Hotspur are far from safe in the Premier League this season, with the possibility of relegation to the Championship still very high.

However, while many would have expected the club to turn to a pragmatic relegation specialist in this situation, Spurs instead opted for something different.

The Lilywhites, with the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, look to be trying to attack their way out of danger, given the Italian’s expansive style of football.

It remains to be seen if De Zerbi sticks to all of his principles, with the new Spurs boss already stating that it will be difficult for him to implement all of his tactics at the moment.

Tottenham appointment reaction: Miguel Delaney reveals rival club views on Roberto De Zerbi

Miguel Delaney, in his newsletter, has now revealed what other clubs think about Spurs’ appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

Securing the signature of the 46-year-old manager did not come easily, with Tottenham offering a significant contract to De Zerbi, said to be in close to the same bracket as both Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

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Detailing the reaction from across the league, including surprise and even shock from some rivals, Delaney wrote in The Independent’s Inside Football newsletter:

“The primary reaction from other clubs to Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham Hotspur has been surprise – and, in the case of one rival, ‘shock’.

“It is not a question of the Italian’s ability; everyone knows he is a good coach. The surprise stems more from placing someone with such strong ideological tendencies into this specific situation.

“A Spurs squad with a lot of ‘football scar tissue,’ as one source put it, will have to learn yet another way of playing – and in a newly pressurised environment.

“It is not like Brighton in 2022, where a settled squad had been primed for an evolution under De Zerbi. The flip side, however, is that he is surely capable of getting the two wins Spurs need.”

Spurs outlook under Roberto De Zerbi amid relegation battle

Of course, while De Zerbi is walking into an entirely different environment from the one he entered in 2022 at Brighton, the new Spurs boss does come with more experience.

Not only does he have experience in Europe, but he also has experience in the Premier League, and that could make a difference in Tottenham’s seven remaining games.

De Zerbi has since opened up on how he sees the remaining fixtures, revealing that he is not looking too far ahead but will instead take it one game at a time.

Tottenham can afford such an approach, having been knocked out of all competitions this season, and with significant time between league games, De Zerbi will have more opportunity to implement his style, similar to his time at Brighton.

Former Tottenham Hotspur starlet, Troy Parrott, could be set for a return to the Premier League to play in white, but not in a Spurs shirt.

This summer window promises to be a very interesting one for Tottenham, provided they stay in the Premier League.

Reports indicate that Spurs are ready to fund a major squad rebuild in the summer after two back-to-back poor campaigns domestically.

Additionally, Roberto De Zerbi is expected to have a major say on Tottenham’s summer targets as the Italian looks to put his own imprint on the squad.

Tottenham academy graduate Troy Parrott could be on his way to Leeds

It was reported ahead of the January window that Spurs were considering paying £30m to re-sign Troy Parrott, who they sold for just £6.7m to AZ Alkmaar two years ago.

The centre-forward has come of age in the Netherlands, having found the back of the net 28 times for AZ this term, to go along with his 10 assists.

According to CaughtOffside, Parrott’s impressive displays in the Eredivisie have caught the attention of Leeds, who are looking to improve their attack this summer.

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The outlet claims that if Daniel Farke’s men stay in the Premier League, they could look to secure the Irishman to share the goalscoring burden with Dominic Calvert-Lewin next season.

Spurs may be boosted financially by Parrott’s summer move

Leeds are not the only ones interested in the striker, with reports indicating that AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are also considering a move for Parrott.

Tottenham have a 20 per cent sell-on clause on the centre-forward, which means that they stand to gain financially if the player makes a move this summer.

Jamie O’Hara has outlined what he believes Roberto De Zerbi must address immediately at Tottenham Hotspur in order to avoid relegation.

Roberto De Zerbi faces a significant task as he steps into the Tottenham Hotspur dugout during a turbulent period for the north London club, with the north London club battling to retain their Premier League status this season.

It is clear that his appointment is not for the short term, but the long term is firmly in mind, with Tottenham handing him a lucrative five-year deal.

De Zerbi, however, will be hoping that most of his time in north London will be in the Premier League, making this season’s relegation battle all the more crucial.

There is no time to waste, and the former Brighton manager has begun work with his Tottenham squad ahead of their first of seven finals this season.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi: Jamie O’Hara outlines key priorities

Jamie O’Hara, who urged Spurs to splash the cash to bring Roberto De Zerbi to the club, has now opened up on three things the new Tottenham manager must do.

He began by stressing the need for clarity in system and consistency in selection, particularly after frequent changes under Igor Tudor, as he told Sky Sports:

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“He’s got to do things quickly, and I think first and foremost as a manager, he’s got to come in, get the formation right, stick to a formation, do not change it.

“I will do 4-2-3-1, so that will be my first thing. Do not change the formation, there have been too many times, Igor Tudor 3-4-3, 4-4-2, you know, all over the place. Players confused, do not know what they are doing. So that would be the first thing.”

He then pointed to the need to get the best out of Xavi Simons, who has struggled for consistency since his big-money move to Tottenham in the summer window.

Simons’ poor form this campaign has drawn criticism from Dutch legends, who believe he has been underwhelming and must step up as he progresses in his career.

O’Hara now believes De Zerbi must focus on unlocking the Dutchman’s quality, adding: “Get the best out of Xavi Simons, you spent 60 million pounds on him, he’s a top player, he can play, he can make the difference, he’s someone who will rise to the occasion if you give him the confidence to do it.”

Spurs leadership group key for Roberto De Zerbi impact

O’Hara also highlighted the importance of strong leadership within the squad, urging De Zerbi to quickly get senior players on side.

Explaining his final point about the Tottenham leadership group and their role in driving standards, he said:

“And then the third thing I will do is get hold of the leadership group. Whoever that is, whether it’s Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, the guys in there, the experienced players, the internationals, get them on side early and say are you up for the fight, are you in this, I need you onside because we have seen too many times the players have capitulated like against Nottingham Forest, heads go down.

“You’ve got to give them belief, give them the confidence to go out there and know that they are good players because some of them are top players.”

A centre-back who has been on Tottenham’s radar for a long time has a £47m release clause in his contract, which becomes active this summer.

Reports indicate that Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero face uncertain futures at Tottenham, with both players attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

One would thus expect the Lilywhites to be on the lookout for potential centre-back replacements this summer, and new boss, Roberto De Zerbi, would undoubtedly have an input on the targets.

One Juventus defender has been on Tottenham’s radar since 2022, and the Lilywhites may finally have a chance to get their man this summer.

Juventus may be powerless to stop Tottenham from signing Gleison Bremer

Gleison Bremer was most recently linked with a move to Spurs ahead of the January window, with an outlet claiming that the Brazilian is viewed as an ‘ideal’ option for the Tottenham Hotspur backline.

A new report in TuttoMercatoWeb has now revealed that while Juve boss Luciano Spalletti considers the left-back to be ‘untouchable’, that is not a feeling shared by the Bianconeri hierarchy.

The outlet claims that the centre-back’s current deal includes a €54m (£47m) release clause which becomes active this summer.

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While Spalletti dreams of keeping the 29-year-old and pairing him with another top-class centre-back, the Old Lady would be powerless to stop the player from leaving if the clause is activated this summer.

Spurs are not the favourites to land Bremer

The outlet says that there is a ‘possibility of an offer from the Premier League‘ for the centre-back, which is why the release clause was included in the former Torino man’s contract.

The report adds that it is Liverpool who are showing the ‘first and foremost’ interest, but makes no mention of the Lilywhites.

The outlet adds that Bremer could be viewed as a ‘perfect addition at a reasonable price’ this summer for any top team looking to bolster their backline with experience, thus raising the possibility that the race for his signature could intensify.

Tottenham Hotspur have held long-term interest in a Denmark international, but his club are working to make a summer deal harder for the Lilywhites and the player’s other suitors.

According to various reports, De Zerbi and Tottenham have already held conversations regarding summer transfer targets.

The new Spurs head coach has been given the power to have a major say in the squad building, and one would expect plenty of changes this summer as he looks to put his own imprint on the squad.

A Serie A defender who has been on Tottenham’s radar for well over 12 months could emerge as a target for De Zerbi.

Race for Tottenham target Thomas Kristensen intensifies

Thomas Kristensen was heavily linked with a £14m move to Spurs last year, but the versatile defender ended up staying at Udinese.

His stock has continued to rise this season in light of the centre-back’s impressive performances this term, and TuttoMercatoWeb have revealed that his growth has not gone unnoticed in England.

The outlet claims that Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest made a move for Kristensen last summer, forcing the Italian side to take ‘evasive action’.

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Udinese are now worried about losing the defender this summer as the Premier League trio have now been joined in the race by both Juventus and Milan over recent weeks.

The Bianconeri and the Rossneri have made ‘exploratory inquiries’ about the Dane, with both Serie A giants being fans of his ability to play in a back four as well as a back three.

Udinese have a plan to stop Spurs and other suitors from landing Kristensen

TMW see that despite the growing interest in his services, Udinese are eager to keep the 24-year-old at the club.

In fact, the report claims that the Italian club has ‘intensified discussions’ with Kristensen over a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2028.

Udinese hope to finalise a new deal before the end of this month and are ready to hand him a considerable pay rise in an effort to keep him away from the clutches of the big clubs that are circling over the player.

Tottenham Hotspur have been extremely impressed with how a Brazilian centre-forward has performed of late, but they are not the only Premier League club on the player’s trail.

For more than a decade, Spurs fans had the luxury of watching world-class operators like Harry Kane and Heung-min Son lead the line.

The two legends’ departures, along with the injuries that Tottenham have had this season, have seriously exposed the lack of quality in attack, with the club struggling for goals since the start of the campaign.

That is something Roberto De Zerbi would be keen to fix, and it has emerged that the Lilywhites have now identified a youngster who could add the clinical element that their current options are lacking.

Tottenham battling Liverpool for Brazilian starlet Marcos Leonardo

Sports Boom have now revealed that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who is posting some incredible numbers at Al-Hilal.

Leonardo has scored an impressive 44 goals in 72 appearances for the Saudi Pro League side since his move from Benfica back in 2024.

The report says that Spurs want to ‘permanently close the clinical void left’ by Harry Kane’s departure and have set their sights on the young Brazilian.

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Spurs scouts have travelled to Riyadh numerous times this season to run the rule on the striker, and they have concluded that he is ‘100% compatible with Premier League rhythm’.

However, they are not the only Premier League club considering a summer move for the Santos academy graduate.

Leanardo’s ability to play as a number nine as well as a false nine has impressed Liverpool, who see him as the right fit for their fluid frontline.

Spurs will have to break the bank to land Leonardo

Sports Boom say that Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi sees the striker as a ‘precious diamond’ in the club’s project, and the Saudi club do not want to sell him.

The outlet claims that it would take a staggering offer in the £50m–£55m range even to get Al-Hilal to the negotiating table.

However, the report adds that Leonardo could exert ‘gentle but firm’ pressure to leave, and the Saudi club’s transfer stance may soften if the player submits a transfer request.

Louis Saha has urged his old club Manchester United to poach one of Tottenham Hotspur’s best players this summer.

There is expected to be a mass exodus from Spurs if they go down this season, with several clubs ready to raid the Lilywhites for discount deals in the event of relegation.

However, Tottenham may also be at risk of losing some of their best players if they stay up, given their continued struggles domestically.

Prime among those is a 24-year-old Spurs star, who is allegedly being eyed by many of the European elite.

Louis Saha urges Man United to sign Micky van de Ven from Tottenham

Some sources have suggested that Micky Van de Ven’s head has already been turned ahead of the summer after some clubs reached out to the defender. This includes reported interest from Man United but Spurs are said to want £100m.

Saha has now identified the Netherlands international as the kind of signing that will fix United’s issues at the back.

The Frenchman has told Ozoon about the Red Devils’ summer priority: “We have players in attacking areas and on the wings, defensively we have a lot of options, but Micky van de Ven would be an exciting addition if he is available, he is the calibre of player that can help United to the next level.”

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Van de Ven is also on the radar of several other clubs

We have heard over recent weeks that Barcelona are ready to step up their interest in Van de Ven this summer, while some sources have claimed that the Tottenham defender is also on Real Madrid’s shopping list.

We have also seen some outlets suggest that Van de Ven is seen as a ‘very attractive’ option by Liverpool, who are keen to strengthen their backline this summer.

It thus appears that there could be a bidding war developing for the former Wolfsburg man if he does ask to leave N17.