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Tottenham are now exploring a summer move for Genoa defender Koni De Winter, with the club making an enquiry over the Belgian’s availability amid growing competition from both the Premier League and Serie A.

Tottenham Hotspur received fantastic news just last month regarding defender Koni De Winter.

It was reported that an exit from Genoa is very much on the cards for the 22-year-old defender, as the Italian side are in desperate need of funds and are aiming to raise around €50m (£42.4m) from player sales this summer.

Of course, the majority of that amount is expected to come from the sale of De Winter, who has impressed since making the switch from Juventus to Genoa. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with several clubs – not just Tottenham – now circling.

Tottenham enquire about Koni De Winter transfer

The latest report from GIVEMESPORT has now revealed that West Ham United and Crystal Palace are among the English clubs to have shown interest in signing the Belgian.

However, the interest is not limited to just Premier League sides, as there is significant attention from Italy too, with both Inter Milan and Napoli also making enquiries.

It has been confirmed that the versatile 22-year-old, who can operate as a centre-back, full-back or defensive midfielder, is expected to be available this summer for a fee between €25m (£21.2m) and €30m (£25.5m).

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Spurs are understood to be in the market to strengthen their defence this summer, particularly with Cristian Romero being linked with Atletico Madrid and Ben Davies potentially departing as his contract runs down.

With Koni De Winter available at a cut-price figure, the Lilywhites are keeping a close eye on developments and remain firmly interested.

Spurs face transfer competition for Koni De Winter

However, the other clubs monitoring the Belgian also appear to have genuine needs in that area of the pitch.

Crystal Palace are reportedly looking to add a central defender to their ranks, especially after Trevoh Chalobah’s loan move from Chelsea was cut short in January and with Marc Guehi’s future still uncertain.

West Ham United, meanwhile, are said to be targeting a young centre-back who can adapt to Graham Potter’s favoured 3-4-2-1 formation.

Despite already securing a deal to sign Empoli defender Luca Marianucci for €9m (£7.6m), Napoli are understood to be planning another defensive addition ahead of next season.

Inter Milan are also working on reinforcing their backline and are said to be targeting a young centre-half who can arrive in time to integrate before the Club World Cup.

Fresh reports now suggest that Manchester City are open to selling James McAtee, a midfielder, who Tottenham Hotspur enquired about on winter deadline day.

During the winter window, Tottenham Hotspur made a late move for Manchester City’s James McAtee.

However, nothing came from their winter efforts, as Pep Guardiola’s men were not willing to part ways with the young England international.

It was reported that City wanted him to remain at the Etihad, as they feared a potential repeat of the Cole Palmer situation, where an academy graduate goes on to succeed elsewhere.

Tottenham given green light to sign Manchester City midfielder James McAtee

Now, according to fresh reports from GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are still showing interest in James McAtee ahead of the summer window.

It is being reported that Tottenham could succeed in luring the Manchester City midfielder to N17 during the summer transfer window, as he is on course to be put on the market by the Manchester club.

Manchester City are said to be open to offers, with the midfielder’s contract having 12 months left on it, and the former Premier League champions are willing to listen to offers for McAtee instead of letting his contract run down.

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Spurs set to face stiff competition for James McAtee

Tottenham Hotspur would need extra creativity in midfield and James McAtee looks like a player who could bring just that.

The talented midfielder has often been compared to Manchester City legend David Silva. Although he has had limited game time, the 22-year-old has still managed to score three goals from four starts this season.

It has also been stated that a host of clubs are interested in signing James McAtee, with the Lilywhites expected to face competition from the likes of Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, who are all monitoring his situation.

Bayer Leverkusen are also in the mix, and according to GIVEMESPORT, the Bundesliga outfit sees McAtee as a player who could succeed Florian Wirtz should he depart.

Tottenham Hotspur must sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer after his standout display on Sunday, and here is why.

Every Tottenham Hotspur fan could see it coming. The team’s recent form has been nothing short of disastrous, and their Premier League run-in suggested a collapse that might have ended with them barely above the relegation zone, potentially finishing 17th with 20 defeats to their name.

Things hit a new low at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Crystal Palace stunned the home crowd, scoring twice to secure their first-ever league double over Spurs in Premier League history, handing the Lilywhites their 20th defeat of the league campaign.

At the heart of that defeat was Eberechi Eze. The English midfielder scored both goals on Sunday, dismantling Tottenham with flair and composure, in a way that only a top-level talent could.

Tottenham have been tracking Eberechi Eze for quite some time, with whispers of interest growing louder over the past few transfer windows. Yet, no formal move has materialised, and that might need to change this summer.

Tottenham must make Eberechi Eze a summer priority

It would be easy to dismiss calls for Spurs to sign Eberechi Eze as a knee-jerk reaction to Sunday’s defeat.

However, anyone who has watched the midfielder closely this season knows that his display against Tottenham was just the latest chapter in what has been a superb campaign.

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Across all competitions, Eze has scored 12 goals and provided 12 assists – numbers that underline his consistency and impact.

He has not just caught the eye on the pitch, but also earned high praise off it. Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew even went as far as to name Eze among the top 10 players in the Premier League.

The former Palace boss also suggested that Eberechi Eze might bypass Tottenham and aim higher, hinting at a possible move to a so-called bigger club.

But Spurs are no small fish – should they go on to lift the Europa League and secure UEFA Champions League football for next season, they immediately become a more appealing option for a player of Eze’s calibre.

Spurs cannot afford to ignore Eze’s quality and fit

Tottenham Hotspur are crying out for a player like Eze. Injuries to James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall have left the side devoid of natural creativity, and it has shown in recent matches.

There is a clear need for someone who can unlock defences, beat a man and deliver end product – boxes that Eze all ticks.

His ability to both score and create is rare, and his numbers back it up. He is entering his prime, and a move now would give Spurs a player to build around for the next five to seven years.

His versatility is also a huge bonus. While he thrives as a number ten, Eze can comfortably operate from the left, offering Tottenham tactical flexibility that could prove invaluable over a long, demanding campaign.

Tottenham may be frontrunners in the race to sign Eberechi Eze, but they are not alone. Manchester United are also in the frame to sign the Palace midfielder, and both clubs’ stuttering league campaigns have added extra weight to the upcoming Europa League final.

Ange Postecoglou must decide whether to protect his best Tottenham players or give them valuable minutes against Aston Villa, with the Europa League final just days away. Here’s our thought on how the Spurs manager is expected to handle his selection dilemmas.

There is one thing on the minds of every Tottenham Hotspur fan right now, and that is the Europa League final. It is a rare chance at silverware and a route into the Champions League – something that could redeem an otherwise forgettable domestic campaign.

Tottenham have been poor in the Premier League, and just on Sunday, they suffered their 20th defeat of the league season, the most in the club’s Premier League history.

While it undoubtedly hurts to be sitting so low in 17th, everything could change in the space of a week should Tottenham go on to lift the Europa League in Bilbao.

However, with just one match left before the final, Postecoglou has a big call to make at Villa Park. Does he keep his top stars fresh or hand them game time to ensure they are match sharp?

Ange Postecoglou faces a rotation dilemma ahead of Aston Villa vs Tottenham

At the time of writing, the Europa League final is in nine days, while the trip to face Aston Villa is just four days away. In Tottenham’s most recent Premier League outing, we saw the Australian boss rotate heavily, with eight changes made to his starting eleven.

Of those who featured from the off against Crystal Palace, only three would be seen as first-team regulars. Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski were the more familiar names, though none completed the full 90 minutes.

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Kulusevski picked up a knock early on and had to be withdrawn before the 20-minute mark – a tough blow for a player short on form and confidence. Bentancur managed the first half before Yves Bissouma replaced him, while Porro came off for Heung-min Son in the final half hour.

The pattern suggests deliberate game management from Postecoglou, aimed at keeping key players active while easing others in. From Sunday’s clash alone, five of Tottenham’s regular starters clocked up at least 20 minutes, enough to keep their rhythm without overextending.

Spurs could start key players, but plan early changes

But what about Friday? What can we expect? Would Postecoglou start his strongest eleven or keep them protected on the bench?

It is a delicate balance for the manager, who will want to avoid any needless injuries, yet also cannot afford to let his key men go stale.

For most of the first team, it has been a long stretch since the semi-final win in Norway, and if they do not feature on Friday, it would mark 13 days without competitive football when they next kick a ball on May 21.

That is a major risk – let us not forget that earlier this season, when Tottenham went seven days without a match before facing AZ Alkmaar, they looked rusty and ended up losing the game.

We expect Postecoglou to adopt a similar strategy to what he used against Palace. The first-team regulars could well start, but with clear plans in place to take them off early.

Two defenders are now being tipped to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with their contracts set to expire once the season draws to a close.

While Tottenham Hotspur are expected to bring in a couple of new signings this summer, there is a strong possibility that several players could be heading out of the club as well.

Sergio Reguilon, who has been at Hotspur Way for five years now, appears to be one of those on the verge of departure.

Meanwhile, long-serving defender Ben Davies is also now looking likely to leave Tottenham, as the club undergoes a defensive reshuffle this summer.

Ben Davies and Sergio Reguilon could leave Tottenham this summer

This latest update comes from Football Insider, who have reported on the contract situation of both players, with current deals for the pair set to expire at the end of the season.

According to the publication, Sergio Reguilon and Ben Davies are both expected to depart Tottenham, as there have been no discussions over new contracts for either defender.

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Reguilon, who has managed just 242 minutes across all competitions this campaign, is now tipped to leave on a free transfer after making only five appearances.

Davies, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United, has featured 25 times this season, yet Spurs are reportedly planning to allow the full-back’s contract to run down as part of their defensive overhaul.

Spurs set for big summer with more exits on the cards

The same publication has suggested that Tottenham are preparing for a mass exodus, with several fringe and senior players alike expected to leave the club during the upcoming transfer window.

Cristian Romero is said to be in talks with Atletico Madrid regarding a potential move to Spain. Elsewhere, Mathys Tel’s future also remains unclear, with speculation that he could head back to Bayern Munich.

Richarlison’s position is another that remains in flux, with reports indicating that his former club Everton may consider a move to re-sign the Brazilian forward.

Paul Scholes has backed Manchester United to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, but even he admits Ange Postecoglou’s side are favourites going into the clash in Bilbao.

Tottenham Hotspur will fancy their chances in the Europa League final when they take on Manchester United at San Mames in Spain.

The Lilywhites have already beaten the Red Devils three times this season, and although Glenn Hoddle has warned that beating a Premier League side four times in one campaign is no easy feat, that is exactly what Postecoglou’s team must do to lift the trophy.

Now, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has weighed in with his take on how he sees the contest playing out between his old club and Postecoglou’s side.

Paul Scholes backs Manchester United but admits Tottenham are Europa League favourites

Writing for TNT Sports, Scholes acknowledged that Spurs are the in-form team heading into the final, but he still tipped Manchester United to emerge victorious because of their historic success in Europe.

“When you look at the recent matches between the two teams, then you will probably have to make Tottenham the slight favourites,” he wrote.

“But Manchester United are used to being in finals. Even in recent bad periods, they are still reaching finals and winning trophies and I think that experience is big. Tottenham will probably be the best team on the night, but I just think United will have enough to win.”

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Spurs face questions over pedigree but history is not on United’s side

Indeed, a lot has been made of Tottenham’s lack of European pedigree, with pundits like Jamie Carragher also tipping Manchester United to beat Spurs purely on the strength of their European experience.

However, it is worth noting that Tottenham Hotspur have not lost any of their last six matches against Manchester United in all competitions.

While they have not lifted a European trophy in recent years, the club have previously won this title in 1971/72 and 1983/84.

Postecoglou and his players will undoubtedly have to produce a near-perfect display to get the better of Manchester United, but based on recent meetings and their overall form this season, Tottenham can go into the final on Wednesday 21 May with quiet confidence.

Heung-min Son is determined not to have any regrets after the night of May 21 as he prepares for what is arguably the second biggest game of his Tottenham career: The Europa League final against Manchester United.

Son has been through a lot of highs and lows throughout his 10-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, having come close to winning the biggest trophies in the game.

This season has undoubtedly been the hardest one he has experienced in the Premier League, with Spurs having suffered more defeats than they ever have in a single campaign.

However, paradoxically, he now has a huge opportunity to end the season with a trophy for the first time since he arrived at the club in 2015, with the Lilywhites hoping to create history in Bilbao next week.

Heung-min Son wants to leave everything on the pitch for Tottenham

The Tottenham captain has now spoken about how much the upcoming final means to him and everyone associated with the club.

Son made it clear that he sees it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and thus does not want to leave the field at San Mames with any regrets as he looks to write his name into the history books.

When asked how he is approaching what will be his third final at Tottenham, the South Korean told Sports Naver: “Every match is special to me and holds the same value. But this one feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I want to give it my full focus and prepare both mentally and physically for it. This time, I don’t want to have any regrets.

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“Especially for the fans who want this more than I do—I want to bring them joy. When I return to Korea after the season, I want to give both Korean fans and Spurs fans the best gift possible: a big smile.”

Son is not worried about Man United

Son was asked if the final would be extra special for him since he used to watch Man United as a boy, given that his hero, Ji-Sung Park, played for the Red Devils.

However, the Tottenham man insisted that his entire focus is only on ensuring he does all he can to help his side get over the line.

When asked about going up against Man Utd, he said: “Regardless of who we play, what matters most is the team I play for now. So I don’t have any emotional feelings about that. My first thought is always: how can I bring joy and happiness to the people who’ve sacrificed so much for me? That includes my family, the fans, my teammates, and staff—we all owe it to them to give everything.

“I know that, thanks to (Park) Ji-sung, there are many Man Utd fans in Korea, but I believe many will be supporting us, too. I hope we can all smile together. I want to give back as much as I’ve received—and I truly mean that. I hope we can all share in that joy together.”

Pedro Porro has shed light on the feeling among the Tottenham Hotspur squad ahead of the Europa League final and has revealed what particularly motivates him and his teammates to get the job done and hoist the trophy in Bilbao.

The relationship between the Tottenham players and the fan base has been fractured at times this season, with some Spurs players even getting into altercations with supporters.

However, all that has been forgotten now, owing to the heroic effort that Ange Postecoglou’s men have put in to secure passage to the club’s first European final in six years.

There were wild celebrations in front of the travelling Spurs contingent in Norway on Thursday, which was a scene of togetherness which has not been seen at North London since the start of Postecoglou’s reign.

Pedro Porro wants to win the Europa League for Tottenham fans

Porro, who has come up with important goals for the Lilywhites in the quarterfinal and the semifinals, was one of the players leading the celebrations at Bodo/Glimt.

The Spaniard admitted that he and his teammates are keen to give the long-suffering Tottenham fans a trophy to celebrate after a 17-year drought.

Speaking ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United, Porro told DAZN (as relayed by Marca): “We’re a normal, humble team that knows what the objectives are, and we have to go after them. They haven’t enjoyed winning titles for a long time, and that’s what we’re trying to achieve.”

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When asked about his own individual form, Porro responded: “Individually, I feel good. I’ve played quite a few games this season, which is a good sign because I haven’t had any injuries. I feel focused, which is also very good in bad moments, and the most important thing is to be 200% focused.”

Ange Postecoglou is confident Tottenham can deliver a big performance in the final

Soon after the end of the semifinals, some pundits immediately installed Man United are clear favourites in the final, writing Tottenham off because of their recent history of falling at the final hurdle.

However, Ange Postecoglou certainly believes his players can deliver a big performance in the final, given the character, fight and resilience they have shown to overcome adversity this season.

With both clubs desperate to get their hands on the trophy, it promises to be a cracking final at San Mames.

Micky van de Ven has revealed what he admires most about Cristian Romero and explains why the pair love playing alongside one another.

Perhaps the main reason for Tottenham’s defensive woes this season is due to the fact that they have not been able to keep both Romero and Van de Ven fit for much of the game.

Thankfully for Spurs, the pair look sharp in the business end of the season, helping the Lilywhites keep clean sheets away from home in the Europa League quarterfinal and semifinals.

The pair will know that Tottenham have a great chance of lifting the trophy in Bilbao if they can have another shutout against Man United in the final.

Micky van de Ven admits he loves playing with Cristian Romero

Van de Ven has now showered praise on his Tottenham teammate, insisting that Romero’s mentality and experience make him a huge asset to the side.

The Dutchman confessed that he and the Argentine enjoy playing together as they understand each other’s game inside out.

Van de Ven said (via Football.London): “Cuti’s an unbelievable player. You can see that mentality-wise. With the ball, without the ball. He knows how it is to play these types of games.

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“You can see it in how he is, he shows so much to the rest, he helps the whole team. In my partnership with Cuti, we feel each other. He knows what to do, I know what to do. We back each other.”

Van de Ven is proud of Tottenham’s discipline and mentality

The 24-year-old feels that he and his teammates deserve a lot of credit for the discipline and organisation they showed in Norway against Bodo/Glimt.

Van de Ven admits that the Tottenham Hotspur players are now looking to take that confidence into the final, with their eyes firmly set on ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought.

He added: “The atmosphere in the dressing room is unbelievable. We’re in a European final, one game away from a trophy, and I think the mentality we showed was unbelievable.

“We showed a lot of discipline. Also the Frankfurt away game, we kept a clean sheet and won over there. Everybody had doubts when we came over here because Bodo/Glimt were doing unbelievably in their home games in Europe.

“So we knew from the beginning it was going to be a really tough game, but we showed discipline, mentality. We did what we needed to do, we got a clean sheet, and now we go to Bilbao.”

As rumours linking Richarlison with a return to Everton intensify, David Moyes has now given a clear response on whether the Toffees could go after the Tottenham forward this summer.

Richarlison has endured another injury-hit campaign and has struggled to get a run in the side, with an exit from Hotspur Way looking inevitable for the Brazilian

Rumours first emerged in March that Richarlison is on Everton’s summer wishlist, with the club said to be prioritising re-signing the striker ahead of their move to the new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

Since then, the speculation linking the forward with a return to Merseyside has intensified, with some sources claiming that Everton are looking to sign Richarlison on loan with an option to buy.

David Moyes shuts down Richarlison transfer talk

However, Moyes has now completely rubbished all the speculation linking the Toffees with a move for the Tottenham Hotspur man.

The Everton boss made it clear that there is ‘zero truth’ to reports of his side prioritising a move for the player they sold to Spurs back in 2022.

When asked about the rumours regarding a move for Richarlison, Moyes said (via AOL): “Richarlison is a really good player and someone I’ve liked. But I can only tell you there is zero truth in that from my side.”

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Is a Saudi move on the cards for Richarlison?

From Moyes’ comments, it would appear that the 27-year-old is not going to get the opportunity to head back to Everton.

It was reported last month that Richarlison is now considering making a switch from Tottenham to Saudi Arabia in a bid to secure a hefty financial package.

The report claimed that two unnamed Saudi clubs are plotting offers to sign the Tottenham man when the transfer window reopens in June.