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Dejan Kulusevski turned up on crutches to greet his international teammates in Sweden’s training camp, and the Tottenham midfielder gave a curious response when asked about his rehabilitation.

Kulusevski was sidelined with an injury just before the Europa League final, which meant that the Swede could play no part in the showpiece event in Bilbao.

While he did show up to celebrate with his teammates after the final whistle, the 25-year-old could not take part in Tottenham Hotspur’s trophy parade in North London two days after the final.

The former Juventus man is now trying to recover in time for the start of the new season and it turns out that the player and the Lilywhites want to keep the full details of his rehabilitation a secret.

Kulusevski surprises teammates by turning up in Sweden camp

Sweden are set to play international friendlies against Hungary and Algeria over the next few days and it turns out that Kulusevski visited their training camp.

This information is being reported by Fotboll Skanalen, who claim that the versatile attacker turned up to the camp in crutches following surgery on his left patella.

Kulusevski’s arrival surprised his teammates, and the media tried to use the opportunity to speak to the Tottenham man about his rehabilitation.

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However, curiously he informed them that while he feels good, he is not allowed to give any interviews about his injury situation under orders from Spurs. The outlet claims that the Swedish press officer then intervened before the team doctors arrived to inspect his knee.

Dejan Kulusevski appears guaranteed to stay at Tottenham

While there could be several outgoings from Spurs this summer as the Lilywhites undertake a summer rebuild, Kulusevski is part of the core group that the club will be keen to keep.

Reports indicate that there is likely to be a managerial change at Tottenham this summer, which is why we cannot be certain about the futures of too many of the Spurs players at the moment.

However, no matter which manager comes through the door, one would think that they would find a role for Kulusevski, with the winger’s versatility, mentality and engine making him suitable for most systems.

Tottenham Hotspur may be about to turn their attention to a Scandinavian midfielder to address their issues in the number six role, and competition from a Premier League rival might force them into an early move.

The big question now is who Tottenham will turn to address their issues in defensive midfield after it emerged that Johnny Cardoso had rejected a move to Spurs in favour of a switch to Atletico Madrid.

Several midfielders have been mooted as potential targets for the Lilywhites over the last few weeks, but a new update suggests that the North London club may not turn their attention back to a player who they were heavily linked with a few months ago.

Back in February, it was claimed that Tottenham are keen on landing Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand this summer, and it has now been revealed how much the Premier League side would have to pay for the 25-year-old.

Tottenham may be forced into an early move for Morten Hjulmand

TEAMtalk have now said that with Cardoso now potentially out of Tottenham’s reach and a deal for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton appearing difficult, Spurs may turn their attention to the Sporting star.

The report describes Hjulmand as ‘one to watch’ for Ange Postecoglou’s men, explaining that the North Londoners admire his versatility and his work rate.

The hard-tackling midfielder is not expected to come cheap as the Portuguese giants hope to collect £50m from his sale, with Sporting hoping for the competition to drive up the price.

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The outlet asserts that Tottenham’s main competition for Hjulmand may come from Man United, and the Red Devils’ interest in the 25-year-old could force the Lilywhites to early action on the deal.

Tottenham miss out on England international midfielder

Spurs were also said to be big fans of England midfielder Angel Gomes, who is out of contract this summer, and their chances of signing him have been talked up all summer.

Over the last week, it was reported that Tottenham had grown in confidence about landing Angel Gomes on a free transfer after the midfielder’s contract at Lille ran out.

The update came from journalist Ben Jacobs, who revealed that Spurs had made a contract offer to Gomes and were even optimistic that he would accept it.

However, it has since emerged that Marseille have beaten Tottenham to the free transfer of Gomes, with another Spurs transfer target coming and going this summer.

According to a new update from Germany, Tottenham Hotspur have re-entered the race to sign a young Danish midfield starlet, but they face competition from two other top clubs for the youngster.

Spurs have taken more interest in the Scandinavian football market since the arrival of Johan Lange as technical director, as demonstrated by their acquisition of Lucas Bergvall, who has been an inspired signing for the Lilywhites.

It emerged recently that Tottenham could have signed Copenhagen midfielder Victor Froholdt for just £5m last year, but they refused to pay the fee, and the player’s asking price has since gone up to £20m.

As a result of the price increase, it was reported that Spurs’ interest in Victor Froholdt had waned, with the club no longer seeing him as a priority.

Tottenham now firmly back in the race for Victor Froholdt

However, this information has now been contradicted by Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who claims that the North Londoners are now back in the race for the 19-year-old.

The versatile midfielder is coming off an exceptional season for Copenhagen and his performances have also attracted the attention of Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Just like Spurs, those two German clubs can offer Froholdt Champions League football, and the Premier League side could face even more competition for Dane, with Plettenberg revealing more clubs are monitoring the player closely.

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Tottenham are also big fans of Froholdt’s Copenhagen teammate

Froholdt is not the only Copenhagen youngster that Spurs have their eye on, with his teammate, Roony Bardghji also in Tottenham’s sights.

Bardghji has refused to sign a new contract, and with his current deal running out in January of 2026, Spurs might have a golden chance to sign him for a cut-price fee this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur were confident that they were set to win the race for Angel Gomes, but that is no longer the case after a major development regarding the England international’s future.

Those who regularly follow Spurs Web’s coverage would be aware Tottenham have been working on a deal to sign Angel Gomes on a free transfer after his contract with Lille ran out.

Last month, some outlets claimed that despite facing a lot of competition for the England international, Spurs are optimistic about their chances of landing Gomes.

Just a few days ago, it was revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs that Tottenham were growing increasingly optimistic that their contract offer to Gomes would be accepted.

Tottenham suffer monumental Angel Gomes blow

TBR Football have now revealed that Spurs were determined to win the race for the 24-year-old and were expecting to get the deal over the line, but the situation has now changed completely.

The England international now looks set to remain in Ligue 1 after agreeing a move to Marseille, where he will link up with former Tottenham man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The report says that Gomes snubbed several Premier League clubs in favour of a switch to Marseille, including advances from Man United and West Ham.

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However, it is explained that Spurs will be the most disappointed ones as they were confident that they had a deal wrapped up before the midfielder’s change of heart.

Fabrizio Romano has also backed up these reports, revealing that Angel Gomes has reached a verbal agreement with Marseille and will thus be remaining in France.

Is Spurs’ managerial uncertainty costing them?

Gomes is not the only major target the Lilywhites look set to miss out on as Chelsea have now beaten Spurs to the signing of Liam Delap.

It has emerged that Marc Guehi has turned down the chance to join Tottenham while reports have also claimed over recent days that Bryan Mbeumo prefers to join Man United over Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur will be ruing the fact that they could not get a deal for a French starlet over the line despite leading the race for a long time, and the attacker has just rubbed it in by delivering a world-class showing against Spain in the Nations League semifinal.

The transfer window has not started the way Tottenham Hotspur would have wanted, with the Lilywhites seemingly on the verge of losing out on several of their top targets.

One of these is Rayan Cherki, who Spurs were the favourites to land from Lyon until a couple of weeks ago.

However, despite Tottenham’s efforts to up the ante for Cherki, over recent days, it has emerged that their Premier League rivals are now expected to seal the deal for the player.

Cherki is now expected to complete a €40m (£33.7m) move to Man City, with rumours indicating that only final details are left to be ironed out before the 21-year-old moves to the Etihad Stadium.

Rayan Cherki shows Tottenham what they missed out on

The versatile attacker made his senior debut for France in their Nations League semifinal against Spain on Thursday, coming on as a substitute in place of Michael Olise on 63 minutes.

Even though Les Blues lost 5-4, the Lyon man stole the show, delivering a goal and an assist, and posing a threat every single time he got on the ball.

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Here are the Tottenham target’s outstanding stats from the clash on Thursday:

Cherki’s debut goal in international football was a thing of beauty, with the winger taking a touch on the edge of the box before striking a brilliant volley into the far corner.

Cherki is not the only key target Spurs are set to miss out on

It is not just Cherki who has snubbed the Lilywhites, with reports indicating that Johnny Cardoso has turned down Spurs in favour of a move to Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham were previously confident that they would win the race for Angel Gomes, but the England international is now thought to be on his way to Marseille (TBR Football).

Alasdair Gold has shed light on what Ange Postecoglou knows about his future at Tottenham Hotspur and the possibility of him being unceremoniously sacked after the club’s Europa League win.

It has now been two weeks since the campaign came to a close and the transfer window is now officially open, and yet there has been no announcement from Tottenham Hotspur regarding their managerial position.

It has been widely reported that Postecoglou is very unlikely to be given a third season at Spurs despite delivering the club’s first trophy in 17 years.

Meanwhile, it has also been revealed by some sources that the staff at Hotspur Way are completely unaware of whether a managerial change is on its way.

Alasdair Gold reveals if Ange Postecoglou is aware of his fate

Gold has now explained that even Postecoglou himself and his own coaching staff have no idea whether they will still be on the job in a few days.

The journalist explains that none of them were given any indication either way before they and Daniel Levy jetted off on a holiday.

He said on Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham: “From what I understand, people around the club, Postecoglou and his staff still have no idea whether they are going to be continuing in their roles for the coming season or not, there’s been no indication either way. That’s absolutely mad, it really is.

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“From what I understand, Daniel Levy had a holiday for a post-season break, but he’s back now. I think Postecoglou’s still away, until the end of this week or early next week. Something should have been made clear now.”

Announcement on Postecoglou’s Tottenham future may be close

The indications over the last few days are that the media expect an announcement from Tottenham soon confirming Postecoglou’s departure.

According to some accounts, Postecoglou is now back in London after having a holiday in Greece, and if that is true, one would expect a meeting between him and Levy to happen soon.

ESPN reporter James Olley has said that Ange Postecoglou played a pivotal role in one highly rated Tottenham star’s decision to commit his future to the club.

Even though the 2025-26 campaign ended in glory for Tottenham, it was an extremely challenging and gruelling season, with most Spurs stars failing to perform anywhere near their best.

However, one man stood head and shoulders above the rest, even though everything was seemingly falling apart around him: a 19-year-old who was getting his first taste of the Premier League.

Lucas Bergvall swept all of Tottenham’s end-of-season awards, which is an achievement he would not even have dreamt of last summer.

The midfielder was rewarded with a new contract for his efforts, and according to some reports, Bergvall is now among the highest-paid players at Tottenham after the renewal, which shows how highly he is valued by the North London club.

Ange Postecoglou’s role in Lucas Bergvall’s new Tottenham contract

There is no doubt that many top clubs around Europe would have stood up and taken notice of the Swede’s rise, which might be why Spurs hastily offered him a bumper deal ahead of the summer transfer window.

James Olley has now revealed that the 19-year-old, who missed the Europa League final with injury, is a big admirer of Postecoglou, revealing that the Spurs head coach played a key role in the midfielder putting pen to paper on a new deal

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The journalist told ESPN FC: “There will be a lot of players who have done well, Lucas Bergvall is one, I know that he particularly has a lot of admiration for Postecoglou.

“He’s done a lot for him this year, broken into the team this season and signed a new contract. My understanding is that it came about because he was rewarded for the way he’s played and Postecoglou by all accounts the driving force behind that.”

What Bergvall has said about Postecoglou’s future

Over recent days, it has become clear that most media outlets expect Postecoglou to be sacked by Tottenham imminently.

The Swede is one of several players to have come out in support of the Spurs head coach, with Bergvall stating that Postecoglou “100 per cent” deserves to stay after the Europa League win.

Tottenham Hotspur could explore the option of a swap deal to land Eberechi Eze this summer, as per recent reports – so we have now highlighted three players Spurs could offer Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be eyeing a marquee signing this summer as they prepare for their return to the UEFA Champions League after being away for two seasons.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is a name that has been on the radar of Tottenham for quite some time, and Spurs could land Eze’s signature this summer if they meet his £68 million release clause that is set to become active this transfer window.

Eze has been described as the most wanted player at Spurs for a while, and with two years left on his contract, this summer could be Palace’s only chance of securing a significant fee for the midfielder.

Of course, the Englishman’s departure from Selhurst Park is dependent on the Eagles, and in a bid to convince the FA Cup winners to sell Eze, it has been reported that Spurs could look to do a player plus cash swap deal for Eze.

But what players could the Lilywhites include in their deal this summer? Here are three players Tottenham could look to offer to Crystal Palace in a swap deal for Eberechi Eze.

Yves Bissouma could be part of Tottenham’s swap offer for Eberechi Eze

A player Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be looking to sell this summer is Yves Bissouma, who struggled for consistency last season, with the Malian midfielder’s performances leaving a lot to be desired.

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Although he impressed in Spurs’ final two Europa League ties, in the semi-final and final, it seems as though Bissouma’s future is sealed, as it was revealed back in March that Tottenham are looking to sell Bissouma this summer following crunch talks.

With the Lilywhites looking to get the Malian off their books, using him in a swap deal for Eze could be a smart piece of business for both Spurs and Palace, as the Eagles could do with an extra body in midfield ahead of next season.

This is because Crystal Palace man Adam Wharton is on the radar of several top clubs, and should Wharton depart Selhurst Park, then Bissouma could be a like-for-like replacement for the Eagles, who are set to play in the Europa League next season and would need a bigger squad.

Richarlison could bolster Crystal Palace attack

Richarlison is another option for Spurs if they are looking to include a player swap in their deal for Eberechi Eze.

Richarlison is reported to be considering his future at Tottenham, and a move away from north London is very much on the cards, as the Brazilian is looking to secure regular minutes as a centre-forward ahead of the 2026 World Cup finals.

A move to Selhurst Park could work well for Richarlison, who could get minutes as the club’s centre-forward, although he would have to compete with Jean-Philippe Mateta for that number nine spot.

The Brazilian’s versatility could also bode well for him, as Richarlison is capable of playing on the left, making him a like-for-like replacement for Eze in Palace’s setup, meaning the Eagles would not have to pay any fees to get a replacement for the Englishman.

Radu Dragusin could strengthen Palace defence in Tottenham swap deal

Crystal Palace could expect their squad to be raided this summer, as some of their top performers are linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.

Eberechi Eze has been linked with Tottenham, while Manchester City have also shown interest in the midfielder. Marc Guehi is also on Spurs’ radar, while Chelsea and Newcastle United have been linked with the defender.

Crystal Palace set up with a back five, which means the South London club need to bolster their defensive ranks this summer. The club had Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea in their side, but the Blues recalled him back in the winter window, and Oliver Glasner’s side has not replaced him since his departure.

Indeed, Tottenham could help bolster Palace’s defensive ranks by including Radu Dragusin in a swap deal for Eberechi Eze this summer.

Of course, Dragusin featured a lot more last season because of injuries to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, but the Spurs defender has since picked up an ACL injury that has kept him out for an extended period.

The Romanian is not entirely a fan favourite at Spurs, with his performances leaving a lot to be desired. Perhaps the centre-back would fare better in a three-at-the-back system at Palace, in what could be a deal that works well for the two clubs.

With Heung-min Son’s future at Tottenham still uncertain, the club could find themselves needing a new leader on the pitch in the next year or two. Here are five players who may be tasked with stepping into the captain’s armband.

Tottenham captain Heung-min Son’s future is currently hanging in the balance, with reports stating that Spurs are set to sell Son this summer.

Son, who scored 11 goals and assisted 12 in 46 appearances last season, has been described as legendary by Spurs fans who believe now is the right time for Heung-min Son to leave N17.

Indeed, there is no disputing the Koreans’ loyalty to Spurs after a decade-long service, which has been rewarded with silverware following Tottenham’s Europa League win.

While there is every chance that the 32-year-old leaves this summer, it has been stated that Spurs would only listen to significant offers for Son, who still has a year left on his current deal.

Of course, should the club captain depart, there would need to be a few changes in the club’s leadership structure, with a new captain expected to replace Son. Here are our five picks…

Guglielmo Vicario is a leader at the back for Tottenham

Guglielmo Vicario is sure to be one name tossed about as a potential captain should Heung-min Son leave N17 this summer.

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The Italian shot-stopper is a vocal presence and is often seen barking instructions at his defenders during matches, helping to maintain the high standards expected at the club.

While the odd mistake is in him, the 28-year-old regularly displays mental strength and composure, refusing to let errors weigh on him, instead brushing them off and staying focused.

The Italian has already captained Spurs on several occasions, with the first coming in Tottenham’s Europa League tie against Qarabag.

Cristian Romero is the natural Son replacement

Cristian Romero is the natural replacement for Heung-min Son, with the Argentine already one of Tottenham’s vice-captains.

The 27-year-old led the side in the Europa League final when both James Maddison and Heung-min Son were not in the starting line-up, with Maddison missing entirely through injury and Son coming on to wear the armband in the second half.

With a wealth of international and club experience behind him, the Argentine centre-back is a strong candidate to be voted in as Son’s successor should the South Korean leave this summer.

However, Tottenham could face a dilemma, as Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from Hotspur Way amidst interest from Atletico Madrid. Should he depart, Spurs would need to look elsewhere.

James Maddison leads by example at Tottenham

James Maddison is another name firmly in the mix to replace Son as captain, with the midfielder sharing the vice-captaincy duties alongside Romero.

The Englishman is not only vocal, as seen in Maddison’s spirited exchanges with pundits in defence of himself and Tottenham, but he also lets his football do the talking when it matters most.

With 22 goal contributions across all competitions last season, the 28-year-old stepped up in key moments and would bring both personality and poise to the captaincy role should he assume the role of Tottenham captain.

Dejan Kulusevski’s never-give-up attitude gives him a look-in as Tottenham captain

Another player who may be considered as a potential club captain and Heung-min Son replacement is Dejan Kulusevski, who stood out during the first half of last season for Tottenham.

The midfielder has grown into an influential figure at the club thanks to his relentless energy and willingness to leave everything on the pitch whenever he dons the Lilywhite shirt.

His level of commitment and performance led to calls from some Tottenham fans for Kulusevski to be given the armband. While that did not materialise, a leadership role is very much a possibility if Son leaves.

Rodrigo Bentancur could be a surprise inclusion

There is plenty of speculation around Rodrigo Bentancur’s future, as Bentancur has yet to sign the new contract offered by Tottenham.

It has since emerged that Bentancur is awaiting clarity on the club’s managerial situation before making his decision, with Ange Postecoglou’s future still shrouded in uncertainty.

Bentancur has been a significant figure since arriving from Juventus, although he has endured a stop-start spell due to injuries and suspensions.

Despite a dip in form, the 27-year-old played some of his best football towards the end of the campaign, particularly in the Europa League quarter-final clash, and even captained Spurs in an FA Cup match against Burnley in 2024.

Tottenham look to seasoned Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava as the club seeks cost-effective reinforcements ahead of their Champions League return.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in the big time after they earned a spot in the UEFA Champions League, following their 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Of course, following their return to the Champions League, Tottenham will want to give a good account of themselves in Europe’s premier competition after they were knocked out in the round of 16 last time they featured in the 2022/23 competition.

Manager Ange Postecoglou has stated that if the north London club are to compete in the UCL, Tottenham would need to sign experienced players.

However, no signings have been made yet by Spurs, which would have fans frustrated, but their lack of activity in the transfer window is down to the future of Postecoglou still unresolved.

Tottenham are interested in Atletico Madrid’s Reinildo Mandava

Reports from Africa Foot now claim that Tottenham are in the race to sign versatile full-back Reinildo from Atletico Madrid, as they look to bolster their defensive ranks.

The 31-year-old is set to become a free agent this June, but the La Liga side has extended his contract briefly in order for him to participate in the Club World Cup, before his deal expires later this summer.

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Once Diego Simeone’s men are through with their Club World Cup duties, Reinildo would then become a free agent and can join any club of his choice, with Spurs one of the clubs showing interest in the Mozambique international.

Competition is expected for the defender with Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace both holding a strong interest.

Reinildo Mandava seen as ideal option for Spurs squad depth

The publication has also claimed that Tottenham’s interest in the left-back is because of his experience, which makes him an ideal candidate for the Lilywhites.

The versatile full-back, who can do a job at both left-back and centre-back, certainly has experience playing in Europe’s top flight, as he has featured 102 times for Atletico Madrid since joining them in the winter window of 2022.

The 31-year-old also has experience playing in the Champions League, having featured in 26 UCL matches throughout his career.

While he would be coming in as a squad option, Tottenham signing him on a free could be a good piece of business given his experience.