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Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Serie A centre-back, but they will face heavy competition for his signature in the summer.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham hierarchy are worried about the possibility of losing both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven this summer.

Additionally, some of the biggest clubs in Europe are allegedly after Luka Vuskovic, who is enjoying an outstanding breakthrough season on loan at Hamburg.

It thus comes as no surprise that the North London club appear to be scouring the market for possible replacements, and one experienced defender has caught their eye.

Tottenham battling Premier League duo for Evan Ndicka

Tottenham were credited with an interest in Roma star Evan Ndicka last summer, and the club have not yet given up their pursuit of the centre-back.

This is according to CaughtOffside, who say that Tottenham and Liverpool are both tracking the Roma star closely ahead of the summer window.

Spurs and the Reds are ‘expected to increase their interest’ in the 26-year-old as we get close to the summer window, as both clubs step up plans to reinforce their backline.

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Additionally, the report reveals that Man United have now become the latest Premier League club to enter the race for the Ivory Coast international, who is also wanted by clubs from the continent.

Ndicka price revealed as two European giants circle

CaughtOffside reveal that two European giants are also fans of Ndicka, with Bayern Munich keeping tabs on the player and Barcelona having held long-term interest in the defender.

Roma do not wish to lose the former Eintracht Frankfurt man this summer, but they may be forced to cash in as they need to sell key players before June 30 to comply with the financial regulations.

It is suggested that the Giallorossi may be tempted to sell Ndicka if they receive an offer in the region of €45m (£39m).

The Tottenham Hotspur 2026-27 home kit design has now been leaked ahead of next season, revealing one familiar design detail.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans are very focused on on-pitch matters, and they can hardly be blamed given their side’s struggles in the Premier League.

Tottenham currently run the risk of being a Championship side next season as they remain dangerously close to the relegation places.

Spurs will now be hoping that the appointment of a third manager will be enough to help them beat the drop this term and begin planning for next season.

Tottenham 2026-27 home kit leaked with classic white and navy design

Moving away from performance-related matters, FootyHeadlines have now shared a leaked version of the Tottenham 2026-27 home kit – a kit that is said to have a no-nonsense design.

Based on the leaks, the Tottenham 2026-27 home kit features the usual traditional white design with navy accents and subtle diagonal striping.

The strip is said to have drawn inspiration from Tottenham’s mid-1980s Hummel kits. Those shirts were predominantly white and had navy accents, along with subtle diagonal striping as well.

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What colour is the AIA logo on the 26-27 Spurs home kit

The big question, however, for most fans is the colour of the AIA logo on the front of the home kit. The 1980s Hummel strips often featured navy blue for the chest sponsor.

This time, though, unfortunately, the colour of the AIA logo remains red, maintaining the same look as this season’s kit, which fans dread.

As for the release date, the Nike Tottenham 2026-2027 home shirt is expected to be available for purchase from May to August 2026.

Former Middlesbrough icon, Juninho Paulista, has made an interesting revelation about how close he came to a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

At a time when not a lot of Brazilians found it easy to adapt to English football, Paulista was one of the first trailblazers from his country to make a name for himself in the Premier League.

Across his three stints at Boro (including his loan spell), the attacking midfielder made 150 appearances, scoring 34 goals and providing 18 assists.

He wrote his name into the club’s history books by winning the 2004 League Cup, and he has now made an admission about having a chance to move to bigger Premier League clubs.

Juninho Paulista regrets turning down Tottenham move

Paulista has now revealed that when his time at the Riverside Stadium was coming to an end, he had the opportunity to move to Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.

The 53-year-old, who won 49 caps for Brazil, confessed that he would move to White Hart Lane or Anfield if he got the chance to rewind time. Juninho even won the World Cup in 2002 and claimed a bronze medal at the Olympics in 1996.

Paulita said on the Charla podcast: “There was interest from Manchester United, but they didn’t want to pay what Middlesbrough wanted. I think it was £12m (€14m). Ferguson didn’t want to pay.

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“Liverpool and Tottenham made offers. If I had the awareness I have today, I wouldn’t have left England. I would have gone to Liverpool or Tottenham.”

All eyes on Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs

On Sunday, Tottenham made the inevitable announcement that they had parted ways with Igor Tudor, with the Croat lasting just 44 days at the helm.

The former Juventus boss leaves Spurs just a point off the relegation zone with seven league games left.

Johan Lange has now opened up on Tottenham Hotspur’s latest managerial appointment – Roberto De Zerbi – revealing why Spurs appointed him.

Tottenham Hotspur have now completed the signing of their third manager of the season, agreeing a five-year deal with Roberto De Zerbi.

The former Brighton manager arrives in north London following a Spurs’ disappointing spell under interim boss Igor Tudor, who failed to secure a single Premier League victory during his time in the Tottenham dugout.

The Lilywhites will expect a much better showing from De Zerbi as they continue their fight to maintain their Premier League status this season.

Johan Lange explains Roberto De Zerbi appointment at Tottenham

Johan Lange has now opened up on the recent appointment of Roberto De Zerbi while speaking to the official Tottenham channels. He explained the club’s long-term interest in the Italian and what he brings to the role.

Lange revealed that De Zerbi had been identified as a key target ahead of the summer window, while also highlighting his coaching qualities and experience at the top level.

Speaking to the club’s official channels, he said: “Roberto was our number one target for the summer and we are very pleased to be able to bring him in now.

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“He is one of the most creative and forward-thinking coaches in world football, and brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest level, including in the Premier League.”

De Zerbi himself also spoke to Tottenham’s media team. He said: “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.

“In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.

“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that.”

Spurs players excited to work under De Zerbi after international break

Tottenham fans will now hope that De Zerbi can bring some stability to their performances on the pitch after what has been a disastrous campaign thus far.

The Italian is set to meet up with the Spurs players, who should be returning from international duty later this week, to begin work with their new boss.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally secured their preferred managerial target, with Roberto De Zerbi now able to outline his vision at a crucial stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally landed their preferred managerial target – Roberto De Zerbi – as they aim to improve their fortunes on the pitch.

The former Brighton manager arrives under significant pressure, tasked with restoring belief across the club while rebuilding the confidence of a deflated group of players.

Spurs’ trust in De Zerbi is quite evident, given the lengths they went to bring him to north London. De Zerbi has signed a five-year contract with a huge salary that puts him in the company of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

Tottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi as manager

Tottenham fans are now able to hear from their third – and hopefully last – manager this season, who they hope will hit the ground running and improve performances on the pitch.

De Zerbi, in one of his visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, clashed with Cristian Stellini in the Spurs dugout, but now the Italian will be leading Tottenham out for the rest of the season.

The 44-year-old has now opened up on what it means for him to have signed for Tottenham and what he aims to achieve during his time in north London.

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De Zerbi said: “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.

“In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.

“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that.”

Spurs set for Roberto De Zerbi debut as Sunderland fixture approaches

The timing of De Zerbi’s appointment is no doubt perfect for Tottenham, who do not take to the pitch again until April 12.

This should allow the new manager some time to get his principles and philosophy into this group of players before they take on Sunderland in his first match in charge.

That will, of course, be a big encounter for Tottenham, who will be desperate to start getting points on the board as they look to avoid relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Roberto De Zerbi to guide them out of Premier League trouble after parting ways with Igor Tudor.

Tottenham are now into their third head coach this season, with Tudor lasting just 44 days in the job after taking over from Thomas Frank.

The Croat has left Spurs sitting on the brink of the relegation zone, with just a point separating the Lilywhites and West Ham in 18th.

The North London club have now revealed which manager they have entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the club’s survival in the Premier League.

Roberto de Zerbi confirmed as Tottenham’s head coach

Rather than turning to another interim option to see them through to the end of the campaign, Vinai Venkatesham, Johan Lange and the rest of the Spurs leadership have decided to finalise the club’s next permanent head coach.

Tottenham have now announced that De Zerbi has signed a five-year deal to take charge of the club, just a month and a half after the Italian’s exit from Marseille.

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De Zerbi built a great side at Brighton in his previous stint in the Premier League, and Spurs fans will be hoping that he can deliver a similar style of football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Both De Zerbi and Spurs have taken a gamble

This move arguably represents a gamble for both parties. For Tottenham, De Zerbi’s lack of experience in relegation battles, particularly in the Premier League, may have been a concern.

The former Seagulls boss is also taking a gamble by taking charge of a relation-threatened club at a time when his stock in the game is fairly high.

Only time will tell if this proves to be an inspired decision for both parties and a happy marriage, or if it ends in tears.

A new report has shed light on how Roberto De Zerbi’s impending appointment at Tottenham Hotspur has gone down with some of the club’s squad.

The majority of Tottenham’s first-team squad is currently away on international duty, but they would not have been surprised to see the back of Igor Tudor.

The Croat is now set to be replaced in the Spurs hot seat by De Zerbi, who is set to return to the Premier League two years after his exit from the Amex Stadium.

Spurs’ move for De Zerbi is seen as a major gamble by some pundits, given the club’s current predicament, but the feeling inside the Tottenham dressing room appears to be different.

Tottenham players are excited about the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi

The Times’ Tom Allnutt has now revealed that the news of the Italian’s expected arrival has been received positively in the Spurs dressing room.

Allnutt claimed that some of the Tottenham players who are currently at Hotspur Way met for dinner on Monday to discuss the possibility of De Zerbi’s arrival, which they are excited by.

The journalist pointed out that excitement is part of the gamble Spurs are taking, with the North London club’s hierarchy hoping that the former Brighton boss can get the players to buy into his methods, given his impressive pedigree.

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Spurs did not even approach fan favourite Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has flirted with a return to Tottenham on several occasions, but the former Spurs boss is only available after the World Cup, as he is contracted until then with the US national team.

Many Spurs fans had already had their heart set on the Argentine coach’s fairytale return to N17, seven years on from his exit from the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have now secured the services of Roberto De Zerbi for the foreseeable future, including one unexpected contract detail.

Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham Hotspur is pretty much a done deal, with the club’s official announcement all that is left for the move to be confirmed.

The former Brighton manager now becomes Tottenham’s third manager of the campaign amid their struggles in the Premier League, where Spurs sit 17th, just one point above the bottom three.

Avoiding relegation is definitely the main focus for De Zerbi, who put in a rather stellar display in his first season with Brighton, leading them to a top-six finish.

Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham contract details revealed: no relegation clause

Tottenham clearly have the long term in mind, having offered Roberto De Zerbi a five-year contract, which he has now accepted.

It is believed that Spurs also put forward a lucrative salary to attract the Italian, with his contract placing him in the same bracket as Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

There was also a belief that a relegation clause was part of his deal, a clause that would allow De Zerbi to walk away should he fail to keep Spurs in the Premier League this campaign.

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Journalist Sami Mokbel has now provided an update, stating that Tottenham agreed a five-year deal with De Zerbi and that no relegation clauses were included in his contract.

Including a relegation clause in the former Seagulls manager’s contract was one of the reasons we believed Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment could end badly, but it is surely a significant relief for Spurs to have him committed long-term.

Spurs turn focus to survival as De Zerbi takes charge

With the managerial search now behind the Lilywhites, focus will now turn back to the task at hand – avoiding relegation.

De Zerbi is not a specialist in the mould of Sean Dyche, but the Italian arrives with Premier League experience from his time at Brighton.

A highly-rated Portuguese coach rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s advances long before Roberto De Zerbi was even contacted.

All indications are that Roberto De Zerbi will become Tottenham’s third different head coach this season, with the Italian set to seal a return to the Premier League, two years on from his exit from Brighton.

Spurs have reportedly offered De Zerbi a very lucrative five-year contract, which shows how keen they were to bring him through the door.

However, reports are now emerging from South America that the Lilywhites had also approached another highly-rated coach, who has been making a name for himself in Brazil.

Abel Ferreira turned down Tottenham’s advances

Journalist Diego Firmino reported a couple of days ago that Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira had been approached by Spurs.

The 47-year-old, who was previously in charge of Braga and PAOK, has built a legacy at Palmeiras, having won many trophies in his seven years at the club, including two league titles and two Copa Libertadores.

Another report in ESPN Brazil also confirms that Tottenham did make contact with Ferreira, but they claim that the contact did not happen now.

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They reveal that Spurs reached out to the Portuguese coach last month before Igor Tudor was handed the job, with the Lilywhites wanting to know whether the Palmeiras boss would be interested in taking charge until the end of the season.

However, Ferreira rejected the chance to sign a short-term contract with Tottenham and decided to stay put at the Brazilian giants.

Many are questioning Spurs’ decision to turn to De Zerbi

Some pundits have suggested that De Zerbi is not the safe pair of hands Tottenham need right now, despite his impressive coaching CV.

Others have questioned why Spurs did not turn to someone who knows the club well, given the crisis that is ongoing in North London.

The Tottenham leadership have certainly made a bold call by entrusting the Italian with the job of averting relegation.

There has been a huge development in Roberto De Zerbi’s future after Tottenham Hotspur stepped up talks with the Italian coach.

It has been widely reported over the last few days that De Zerbi remains Tottenham’s top target to replace Igor Tudor.

Even though De Zerbi had rejected Spurs’ initial proposal, talks continued, and the Lilywhites took a big step on Monday morning.

According to Ben Jacobs, Tottenham decided to offer De Zerbi a five-year contract with tempting guarantees, which the 46-year-old was much more receptive to.

Roberto De Zerbi agrees to be Tottenham’s next head coach

Fabrizio Romano is now reporting that the Italian coach has reached a full five-year contract agreement with Spurs to be their next head coach.

De Zerbi will take charge of the Lilywhites after Tudor’s departure and will spearhead the club’s push for Premier League survival, starting with the clash against Sunderland.

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Romano wrote on X: ‘BREAKING: Tottenham agree deal to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as new head coach, here we go! Story revealed yesterday now confirmed as De Zerbi has accepted THFC job with IMMEDIATE effect. Five year deal set to be signed as De Zerbi decides to accept this challenge.’

Have Spurs taken a gamble with the De Zerbi appointment?

Rather than going for a manager who has plenty of experience with relegation battles, such as Sean Dyche, the Spurs hierarchy has opted for a ‘long-term solution’ in De Zerbi.

Only time will tell if the move is the right one, with the former Seagulls boss being no stranger to falling out with players or officials at his previous clubs. In fact, we think there are six reasons why Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham Hotspur could end in disaster.