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Cracks are reportedly starting to appear in Ange Postecoglou’s relationship with the Tottenham players, according to one journalist, who reveals that the Australian’s behaviour has been rubbing some people at the club the wrong way.

On the evidence of Tottenham Hotspur’s performance against Eintracht Frankfurt last week, one would certainly not suggest that Postecoglou has lost the dressing room.

The players were clearly fighting for their manager in a game which was crucial to his own future, and one could see from the post-match celebrations just what the result meant to the players and the coaching staff.

In fact, after the game, Ange Postecoglou praised the Spurs players for continuing to believe in his methods even when a lot of things were going wrong for the side across the campaign, while some Tottenham players have also publicly come to Postecoglou’s support.

Ange Postecoglou’s relationship with Tottenham squad has worsened

However, despite the noises coming out of Tottenham, Duncan Castles has revealed he has heard that not all is well behind the scenes at Hotspur Way.

He revealed that a couple of Postecoglou’s behaviour have gone down poorly with the players, including his tendency to scream and throw things in the dressing room after bad results.

Castles said on The Transfers Podcast: “I’ve been hearing some interesting stuff about Postecoglou’s relationship with the club and with the players over the past few months, and it’s not good.

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“I mean, what I’m hearing out of that camp is that the players have been unimpressed with him for some time over various factors.

“For example, in October, he took a holiday and left the assistants to take training with the players while he took a rest for himself, incidents where he’s been throwing stuff around the dressing room and screaming at the players after bad results.”

The evidence suggests players are behind Ange Postecoglou

As Tottenham fans, we can certainly tell what it looks like when a manager has lost the dressing room, as it happened in the final days under Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Nuno Espirito Santo.

That is certainly not what we are seeing at the moment, with the players still continuing to fight and do what Postecoglou demands of them despite results being unfavourable for sustained periods.

Former Tottenham man Dele Alli was left stunned after a jaw-dropping Mousa Dembele stat from their Tottenham days came to light.

In the last decade at Spurs and the Premier League, Mousa Dembele has earned loads of praise from several football players, both past and present.

The midfielder is widely regarded as a player with enormous technical ability and the term “underrated” is often associated with the Belgian.

A few weeks back, Morgan Gibbs White had Dembele in his top two ‘streets won’t forget’ players, while Vincent Janssen stated that Dembele was the best he played with during his time at Spurs, even though he shared a pitch with Tottenham’s record goalscorer Harry Kane.

Dele Alli reacts to Mousa Dembele stat from Tottenham days

Now, another player has handed out more praise to the former Tottenham midfielder, and this came after an impressive stat emerged about Dembele.

It was revealed by HotspurReports that between March and August 2016, not a single player managed to tackle Mousa Dembele.

Of course, it’s a pretty niche stat, but that didn’t stop another ex-Spurs man from reacting. Dele Alli, in response to the unbelievable stat, said: “Damn😂💜 my goat”.

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It’s no surprise that Dele Alli holds Dembele in such lofty regard, as the pair shared the pitch 107 times during their time together at Tottenham.

Although the pair didn’t combine for any goals, the Belgian’s role as a defensive midfielder, who cleaned and mopped things up, allowed for players like Alli to thrive.

The Englishman had one of his best seasons in a Tottenham shirt in 2015/16, scoring ten times and assisting ten times in 46 appearances.

Spurs could do with a Mousa Dembele profile midfielder

Dembele left Spurs after the 2019 season and retired completely from football three years later after a brief spell at Chinese side Guangzhou.

While the midfielder had undeniable quality, he did have his struggles at Tottenham, with injuries one of the reasons for his early departure.

Tottenham are said to have had their eyes on one of Eintracht Frankfurt’s star players from the two quarter-final legs, but a cruel injury blow has now ended any hope of a summer move.

Spurs did manage to get the job done against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals, edging past the Bundesliga side over the two legs at the Deutsche Bank Park.

Now, focus has shifted off the pitch, with reports emerging that one Frankfurt player had made an impression on those at the top of the Tottenham hierarchy.

Frankfurt’s Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos, who delivered a strong showing in the first leg, is said to have caught the attention of the Lilywhites.

Tottenham director Johan Lange made approach for Kaua Santos

A report from SportBILD on Wednesday claimed that Tottenham director of football Johan Lange had discussed Santos internally, following the club’s meetings with Frankfurt.

Lange, along with Manchester United’s Christopher Vivell, reportedly spoke with Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche during the quarter-final tie, sounding out interest in the Brazilian.

Both clubs were said to have the shotstopper on their radar, but Frankfurt are said to value him at €60m (around £51m), which would make negotiations far from straightforward.

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Spurs forced to drop interest after Kaua Santos injury blow

However, any potential move has now been scrapped after Santos picked up a serious injury in the second leg against Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Frankfurter Allgemeine, Frankfurt have confirmed the goalkeeper has suffered a cruciate ligament injury and now faces a long spell on the sidelines.

It’s a blow for Frankfurt and a bigger one for Santos himself, who not only faces a lengthy recovery but may have also missed out on a major step forward in his career.

Tottenham could be braced for a high-profile exit this summer, with Richarlison now linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia as he looks to recover financial losses.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to have a busy summer ahead, and we believe that up to ten current Spurs players could potentially head for the exit door.

The sale of these Tottenham players could see the club gain up to £150 million, giving the Lilywhites a significant boost heading into the summer transfer window.

One of the names tipped for a departure is Brazilian forward Richarlison. The 27-year-old has had a frustrating season at Spurs, battling recurring injuries which have limited his game time and impact on the pitch.

Richarlison attracting Saudi Arabia interest amid Tottenham exit talk

In recent months, Richarlison has been linked with various moves away from north London. Reports have suggested a return to Brazil could be on the cards for Richarlison, while his former club Everton, have also been loosely mentioned.

However, new claims from Brazilian outlet Nosso Palmeiras suggest the forward may now be looking elsewhere. The report indicates that Richarlison is considering a switch to Saudi Arabia in a bid to secure a hefty financial package.

Two Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly preparing offers for the Tottenham striker, though no clubs have been named.

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A move back to Brazil, at least for now, is being ruled out, with Richarlison seemingly focused on the Middle East.

Spurs forward Richarlison keen to recover losses from agent fallout

According to the publication Richarlison’s change in direction may stem from his fallout with former agent Renato Velasco. The two are now locked in a legal dispute over finances, with allegations that Velasco had access to his bank accounts and mishandled funds.

Journalist Nicola, writing for Nosso Palmeiras, claims Richarlison is now intent on making up for the money he lost during their relationship.

The journalist said: “Richarlison understands that he needs to recover lost money. According to a friend, at least R$10m went up in smoke due to the old relationship with his agent, Renato Velasco. The fight between the two turned into a legal case.

“Velasco (was) trying to get a millionaire compensation of R$18m and Richarlison (was) telling people close to him that Renato, who had access to his bank accounts, made around R$10m evaporate from his account.”

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly sniffing around the right-back market, and it seems they have now set their sights on a Serie A defender who is also attracting interest from Barcelona.

Of course, at the moment, one could argue that the right-back position is the least of Tottenham’s worries.

And that’s no surprise, as Tottenham have a handful of options available to them in that area of the pitch, with Djed Spence, Pedro Porro, Archie Gray and even Ben Davies capable of filling in that role.

However, reports now suggest that despite being well stocked in that position, Tottenham have made an enquiry about Fiorentina’s right-back.

Tottenham join Barcelona in race for Fiorentina defender Dodo

According to a report from AS, Spurs are among the clubs keeping tabs on Fiorentina full-back Dodo, with interest picking up ahead of the summer window.

Barcelona are also keen, and in fact, the Catalan giants are believed to have placed the Brazilian at the top of their shortlist as they actively search for a new right-back.

Barca’s sporting director Deco has been scouring the market for potential signings and is said to have drawn up a shortlist with just two names on it – Dodo and Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu.

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Talks have reportedly been held with representatives from both camps.

Spurs keeping tabs despite right-back depth

Tottenham Hotspur aren’t the only ones keeping tabs on Dodo, with Atletico Madrid, Milan and Juventus also making enquiries.

Barcelona remain the favourites, but Fiorentina are open to a bidding war, especially as they value the full-back at around €25m (£21.5m).

While signing a right-back might not be high on Tottenham’s list of priorities, the report insists they’ve asked the question about Dodo and could step up their interest depending on how the market unfolds.

Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on developments at Tottenham once again, with a second player now on their radar amid uncertain contract talks.

Atletico Madrid look to be eyeing multiple Tottenham Hotspur players this summer.

It has already been revealed in the last month that Diego Simeone’s men have eyes on Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, whose contract negotiations are currently on hold.

It was stated that the Spanish side have even gone as far as holding discussions with the Argentine defender’s representatives over a potential switch.

Atletico Madrid add Rodrigo Bentancur to Tottenham watchlist

Now, fresh reports from The Mirror reveal that Romero is not the only Tottenham player Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on this summer.

It’s now being reported that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has also been added to the club’s shortlist, as they continue to assess options for their midfield.

Bentancur, like Romero, has his contract situation up in the air, with his current deal set to expire next year. However, it’s understood that Tottenham have started holding talks over a new deal for Bentancur.

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Atletico Madrid are said to be in the market for a midfielder this summer, and Bentancur is a player Diego Simeone is known to admire.

Bentancur’s form could play a role in Spurs’ summer plans

Of course, there’s bound to be a couple of changes at Tottenham this summer and many of those decisions could rest on a number of factors.

Right now, the future of the Tottenham boss remains uncertain, and a lot of the club’s transfer plans could hinge on who ends up in charge next season.

Bentancur has started to rediscover his rhythm, and his performances against Frankfurt have offered encouragement – he’s beginning to look like the player Spurs fans know he can be when fully fit.

With Atletico Madrid sniffing around, Tottenham would have to make a decision on Bentancur, as he looks like he still has plenty to offer.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are finally nodding in agreement with the club’s decision-making, after ticket prices for the Europa League semi-final were confirmed – and to many, it’s a fair call.

Tottenham Hotspur have booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals, having edged past Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.

A composed penalty from Dominic Solanke sealed the victory for Ange Postecoglou’s side, setting up a showdown with Norwegian outfit BODO/Glimt in the last four.

The first leg is scheduled for 1 May 2025 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before Spurs travel to Norway for the return fixture on 8 May.

Tottenham vs BODO/Glimt ticket prices delight fans

The ticket pricing for the upcoming clash has now been confirmed by the club via their official website.

According to the announcement, the BODO/Glimt fixture has been classified as a Category C game.

Supporters have largely welcomed the pricing decision, with many taking to social media to express their approval and relief.

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“Good call, fair play,” said one fan. Another added, “Cat C?? Fair play for once.” The sentiment continued: “Fantastic choice making it Cat C – pack the stadium.” One more chimed in: “Finally, they’ve read the room! Need a sell-out for this.”

There were more nods of approval: “Good to see the club not pricing out fans for an important match, for once in a while,” another fan stated: “Cat C pricing for a semi-final is good. If only every day was like the last 24 hours.”

Even Daniel Levy got a rare bit of praise: “Well done Levy, you’ve done something good for once.”

Spurs must use home advantage against BODO/Glimt

Spurs need to make the most of the home leg in this semi-final. BODO/Glimt aren’t here to make up the numbers – they knocked out Lazio in the previous round and are more than capable of causing problems.

A convincing win in North London would ease the pressure before heading to Norway, where conditions and travel could come into play.

If Tottenham want to keep their European dreams alive, they’ll need to strike early, control the tempo, and ensure they aren’t left chasing the tie in the second leg.

Tottenham Hotspur are still very much continuing to search for a new naming rights partner for their stadium, with the North London club hoping that their recent announcement paves the way in helping them land a deal.

It has now been nearly six years since Spurs moved into their new stadium, but the club are yet to secure a naming rights partner so far, with the venue continuing to be called by its generic name: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Reports over recent months have claimed that Tottenham have had conversations with Amazon, Google, and DHL regarding a long-term deal.

Some sources have even claimed that Daniel Levy has already rejected multiple naming rights offers, with the Spurs chairman said to be holding out for a lucrative agreement.

What is the latest on Tottenham’s search for a naming rights deal?

TBR Football have said that despite the lack of news regarding the naming rights agreement, Tottenham’s search for a naming rights partner is not on ice at the moment and is continuing to go on unabated.

The outlet suggests that the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham as Spurs CEO could expedite the process, with finding a naming rights partner expected to be one of the 44-year-old’s top priorities when he joins the club this summer

The publication backs up what we have heard from other sources by suggesting the Tottenham hierarchy are holding out for £200m for a 10-year-plus deal.

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Spurs may struggle to find a stadium naming rights partner

TBR Football also spoke to Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire on Spurs’ attempts to find an agreement, but the University of Liverpool football finance lecturer believes that Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy have their work cut out to find someone who is willing to meet their valuation.

He explained that, given the uncertain economic environment that US businesses are now facing, many of them would hesitate to commit to a deal as big as the one Spurs want.

Maguire said: “In terms of the naming rights, my understanding is that a few potential sponsors have had their fingers burnt by Spurs. They thought they were making progress, only for it to be snatched away at the last minute. Levy will always try to extract maximum value for Spurs, but that can have a reverse impact when the deals ultimately aren’t signed off.

“We are operating in a very uncertain global economic environment, and I wonder if some potential naming rights partners might decide to wait and see. Until things start to crystallise with the United States government’s policies, they might be reluctant to spend money on something which some people might regard as frivolous, i.e., a naming rights deal.

“I’m not convinced that any potential American partners would want to go ahead with a deal at this moment in time. Tariffs wouldn’t be an issue per se, as it is money being spent in the UK but it’s more about whether a company itself might be suffering. Many US companies are suffering because they use global supply chains.

“The profits are kept in the US but can be hit by the costs of materials, labour and overheads might increase. Equally, American consumers might take a dim view of a US company sponsoring a British sports entity in Spurs given that there is an effort to decouple their respective economies.”

Marcel Desailly and Mickael Silvestre have both waxed lyrical about a former Tottenham Hotspur striker, with Silvestre even naming him as the toughest opponent he ever faced.

Tottenham Hotspur have been blessed with some world-class strikers over the course of their history, including in the Premier League era.

While fans of a certain age will remember the likes of Jimmy Greaves and Martin Chivers, more recent generations have had the fortune of witnessing the likes of Teddy Sheringham, Gary Lineker, Jurgen Klinsmann, Robbie Keane, Dimitar Berbatov, Jermain Defoe and many other great number nines grace the White Hart Lane pitch.

That legacy has carried all the way to the modern day, with Harry Kane becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer a few years ago, and Tottenham fans will be hoping that Dominic Solanke carries on that legacy.

Marcel Desailly and Mickael Silvestre ‘suffered’ against Tottenham star

Desailly and Silvestre have both played against some of the very best strikers in world football, both at club level and internationally, but the pair picked a former Tottenham man as one of the hardest that they have faced.

The player they are referring to is Les Ferdinand, who led the line impressively at White Hart Lane from 1998 to 2003, scoring 33 times for the club in 118 appearances.

Silvestre talked about the Tottenham star on the Tales, Tears and Trophies podcast: “I’ve read somewhere, I’m taking you back to Chelsea. The toughest opponent for you was Alan Shearer. In the same bracket for me, same as being not as dominant in the air. I’m not the tallest anyway, but I suffered a lot against Les Ferdinand.”

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Desailly responded: “Ooh, Les Ferdinand,” and Silvestre quipped back: “That was another big player, yeah?”

The former Chelsea centre-back then concluded: “Yes, also, yeah. He had good timing. Yes, yes, yes, yes. I even have some little scar. I’m sure if we look very… Oh, yes, with his elbow. Wow. Les Ferdinand, less dirty, but amazing quality of player, yeah.”

Les Ferdinand is more impressive than his numbers suggest

Ferdinand is perhaps not held in the same esteem by some Spurs fans as some of the other great strikers who wore the Tottenham colours over the last few decades.

The 58-year-old played his best football for Newcastle United and never managed to hit the same heights in his five seasons at Tottenham.

However, he was a brilliant all-round centre-forward, who not only made the life of opposition centre-backs difficult but also proved a good foil for the likes of Klinsmann.

Jamie O’Hara has pinpointed where Tottenham Hotspur have gone wrong with their recruitment over recent years and has advised his club to change one aspect of their transfer policy if they want to compete near the top end of the Premier League again.

Under Ange Postecoglou and Johan Lange, Spurs have prioritised signing young, up-and-coming talent rather than finished products.

While it is hard to argue that the policy has not worked, given the progress that the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert have made, the lack of experience in their squad has come back to haunt the Lilywhites at times this season, especially when they were missing key players due to injury.

Tottenham may not be able to finalise their transfer plans just yet as we still do not know who will be the Spurs head coach in the summer, but O’Hara believes that one aspect of the club’s recruitment strategy has to change, no matter who is in charge.

Jamie O’Hara urges Tottenham to follow Aston Villa’s example

O’Hara pointed out that even when Tottenham spend big on certain players, they do not do so on ones with experience of playing at the highest level and winning trophies.

The pundit suggested that Spurs should be doing more of their shopping from top European sides rather than from the likes of Bournemouth if they are to turn things around next season.

O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport: “When was the last time Tottenham signed someone from a top club? Spurs are signing players from Burnley, Everton and Bournemouth. I mean no disrespect, but these clubs aren’t usually associated with challenging for European football. I know Bournemouth are doing well this season, but they finished in the bottom half last year.

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“It’s no surprise that Spurs are near the bottom of the Premier League when they’ve signed players from teams that compete in the lower end of the table. They need to sign players from clubs in the Champions League; sign players like Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, which is what Aston Villa have done.”

“You might be the best player at Bournemouth, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be the best player at Tottenham. They’ve had players in the past like Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane – this calibre of player isn’t found at Spurs anymore.”

Spurs squad is crying out for experience

There is no doubt that this Spurs squad has a lot of world-class young talent, and they could achieve some big things with a little sprinkling of experienced heads.

O’Hara is right in identifying the lack of experienced winners as an issue, but you do not always need to sign players from big clubs to solve that issue. In fact, O’Hara names Berbatov, who Spurs signed from Bayer Leverkusen and Robbie Keane, who they got from Leeds.