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Tottenham Hotspur are wasting no time in trying to get ahead of the competition to land Marcos Senesi, but they have plenty of work to do to sign the Bournemouth defender.

The speculation linking the Argentine centre-back with a move to N17 has gone into hyperdrive over the last week as the defender looks set to become a free agent this summer.

Over recent days, various outlets have said that Tottenham are in close contact with Senesi’s representatives regarding a switch to N17.

It has been claimed that there could be some big developments on the Spurs target’s future by the end of the week, after the defender already made it known that he will not be signing a new contract at the Vitality Stadium.

Tottenham one of four clubs making ‘strongest push’ for Marcos Senesi

A new report in Ole has now provided an update on the Argentine centre-back’s future.

It is revealed that Senesi has already been the subject of enquiries from multiple clubs, and there have already been some negotiations held.

The outlet claims that the four sides showing the ‘most interest’ and are making the ‘strongest push’ at the moment are Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Man United and Chelsea.

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However, it is pointed out that Senesi will only consider a move to the North London club if they manage to secure their Premier League status.

When Senesi is expected to decide on his next destination

Ole claim that the interest in the experienced defender is not restricted to England, with Barcelona and Juventus also in the running to land the Bournemouth star.

The outlet backs up what some other sources have said by asserting that Senesi wants to finalise his next destination before this summer’s World Cup.

The publication adds that the 28-year-old’s immediate focus is on having a strong end to the season with the Cherries and to seal his spot in Lionel Scaloni’s final list for the big tournament in North America this summer.

Adi Hutter has made an interesting admission about being linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job prior to the club’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

While the Italian coach has not had the start he would have hoped for to his spell at Spurs, who fell to a 1-0 loss at Sunderland in his first game in charge.

However, the Lilywhites are seemingly happy with their decision. Tottenham’s sporting director, Johan Lange, has made it clear that De Zerbi was always the club’s top target.

The 46-year-old has committed to a five-year contract, and additionally, De Zerbi has also guaranteed that he will be in charge of Spurs next season, even if they get relegated.

Adi Hutter reveals he did not want to be a firefighter at Tottenham

Before De Zerbi arrived through the door, some outlets suggested that Spurs had held talks with Adi Hutter, who has been out of work since parting ways with Monaco last October.

The experienced manager has now revealed that he had no intention of being involved in an immediate relegation battle at this stage of his managerial career.

The 56-year-old told 90 Minuten: “It’s true that you have to process being released from your contract. You have to reflect on why it happened that way and what you could have done better. That takes time. What I absolutely dislike is playing the role of a firefighter.

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“Before I went to Monaco, I could have stepped in as a firefighter in England, but I declined. When you arrive somewhere where things are in crisis, you never have the opportunity to develop your playing philosophy in ten or twelve games. You have to adopt a completely different approach to coaching and management. That was never what I wanted.”

Hutter admits it was an honour to be linked with Spurs job

While the Austrian did not actually confirm if Tottenham approached him, he has directly addressed the speculation linking him with the North London club.

Hutter admitted that it was ‘an honour’ to be linked with jobs as big as the Spurs one.

When asked about the speculation, the former Monaco boss said: “I’ve been linked with Lazio and Tottenham Hotspur. Of course, I could say: It’s an honour to be a topic of discussion with these clubs.

“I’m not the type to broadcast every inquiry, every discussion. That’s not my style, and I don’t think it’s fair to the clubs. I understand every club that doesn’t want to have to moderate a coaching discussion. That’s why such matters are always discussed internally.”

Former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente has now delivered his verdict on the chances of a Spurs Premier League relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2026 woes are showing no sign of easing despite the Lilywhites having turned to three different managers – Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor and Roberto De Zerbi.

De Zerbi is the latest to take the reins, but his start was far from perfect, as he fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland in his debut game.

That defeat has now sent Spurs into the bottom three, leaving them in a precarious position in the league with just six games left to play.

Tottenham relegation fears deepen as Fernando Llorente delivers verdict

Former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente has now shared his thoughts on the club’s current struggles, expressing concern over their situation while reflecting on how quickly things have unravelled.

Speaking to Hajper, Llorente addressed Tottenham’s poor season and the difficulty of explaining their decline.

He said, “Let us hope they do not go down. This year is going badly, it is inexplicable. After winning the Europa League (I was at San Mames that day), and playing in the Champions League this year… they started very well. It is incredible.

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“The level of the Premier League is extremely high. The competitiveness is brutal. If you do not do things right we have seen it many times in other big leagues.

“I remember that great Atletico Madrid team with Hasselbaink that still went down to the second division. How is that possible? There are things in football that are hard to explain.

“But in the end all teams fight, and even if you have great players, if the group is not very united and does not fight together, you may not get out of a difficult situation like the one Tottenham are in now.”

Spurs must show unity to survive relegation battle

Of course, Spurs must put in a fight if they are to stay in the Premier League this season. However, with results since the turn of the year only getting worse, it does look like this group of players do not have what it takes to turn things around.

Tottenham have not been in a situation like this in recent years, with the last time they were relegated dating back to the 1970s.

Such lack of experience appears to be working against the Lilywhites, who are up against sides that have been in relegation scraps more recently.

The know-how within the Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Leeds camps is evident, as the three sides are doing enough to move clear of the drop zone, while Spurs have continued to sink.

Tottenham Hotspur have struggled to pick up wins this calendar year, and now Roberto De Zerbi must be ruthless with his team selection as we head into the Premier League run-in. We have identified three players the Italian must drop against Brighton and Hove Albion.

With each passing gameweek, Tottenham Hotspur are running out of time to save their Premier League season as relegation to the Championship looms large.

In gameweek 32, Spurs were the only side in the bottom four who failed to pick up any points, with West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds all managing to either win or draw their respective games.

Tottenham now find themselves in the relegation places, two points adrift of safety after West Ham leapfrogged them last week.

But matchweek 33 presents Spurs with another shot at redemption, with in-form Brighton making the trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This encounter marks Roberto De Zerbi’s home debut, and he will be hoping to mark the occasion with a victory. Still, changes must be made to his starting XI, and we have highlighted three players we believe should be dropped on Saturday if Tottenham are to secure a result.

Tottenham should drop Conor Gallagher after midfield struggles

To kick things off, focus turns to Conor Gallagher, who started in the pivot role alongside Archie Gray against Sunderland.

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The former Chelsea man looked to put in a shift, but it was clear his efforts were not good enough against the Black Cats. Spurs needed more from him both on and off the ball, yet Gallagher struggled to deliver at the required level.

The midfielder failed to track Mukiele as he drove through Tottenham’s midfield before scoring the only goal of the game. His overall numbers underline that struggle.

From his stats, it is clear he struggled to win duels and could have offered more with his distribution into the final third. De Zerbi must find a solution ahead of Brighton.

Spurs must consider dropping Dominic Solanke after quiet Sunderland display

Dominic Solanke is another player who should be dropped this weekend after he struggled to make an impact in the final third for Tottenham against Sunderland.

The Spurs’ number nine barely had a kick of the ball and was a passenger for large spells, and with goals hard to come by in the last two games, such performances are not what the side needs at this stage of the season.

Speaking about his display, Jamie O’Hara was critical and even went as far as giving Solanke a match rating of zero.

The forward’s performance was dreadful last weekend, as he managed just 18 touches in 90 minutes, had just two shots, was dispossessed once and missed one big chance.

Tottenham should replace Randal Kolo Muani to add attacking threat

Another player who disappointed against Sunderland and should be dropped for the Brighton game is Randal Kolo Muani.

The Frenchman was De Zerbi’s solution to Mohammed Kudus’ injury, but he did not reach the level expected. While the two players are different, playing in that wide forward role demands creativity, direct running and a willingness to trouble defenders.

We did not see that from Muani, whose play was often too predictable while he struggled to complete take-ons.

Spurs’ attack looked blunt, largely due to a lack of creativity, and that is something De Zerbi must address against Brighton.

Replacing him with a natural winger such as Mathys Tel could improve that aspect of the attack, adding unpredictability and creativity.

Lucas Bergvall has come under fire after failing to impress Troy Deeney in his most recent display for Tottenham Hotspur.

Last season was tough for Tottenham Hotspur, at least on a domestic level, as the club slumped to its worst-ever Premier League finish.

However, Lucas Bergvall kept on delivering when times were difficult, showing life and enthusiasm when those around him did not. He even earned a clean sweep of Player of the Season awards for his troubles.

Unfortunately, the Swede has not been a regular starter this season. In fact, he has not completed a full 90-minute Premier League match since April last year.

Injury problems have definitely been a factor, but the 20-year-old fell down the pecking order when Thomas Frank was in charge.

Troy Deeney slams Lucas Bergvall for latest Tottenham performance

Ahead of the international break, Bergvall was able to complete one half of football and he made it to the hour-mark against Sunderland last Sunday.

However, the youngster failed to make a difference for Spurs. Worse still, he has been absolutely slammed by ex-Watford forward Troy Deeney.

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He said on Tiktok: “People were saying a new manager’s going to come in and instil confidence. What do you mean?

“I saw Bergvall. People have been telling me he’s good for the past two years, he was touch-tackling everything. Everything that came near him, he was touch-tackling.”

Bergvall has only just returned from injury

It seems fair to say that Bergvall has been unable to build consistency when he has been in and out of the first team.

Therefore, considering the fact that he recently recovered from a near-two-month ankle sprain, Deeney’s criticism seems over the top.

There are areas of Bergvall’s game which need to improve, but at his age, that is to be expected. Ultimately, what he needs right now is the chance to find his rhythm and get back in form.

Michael Own has revealed whether he expects Tottenham Hotspur to join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship this summer.

Spurs are now at major risk of being relegated from the English top-flight for the first time in nearly half a century.

It is a situation that was almost unthinkable until a few months ago, but a disastrous run of form since the turn of the year has put the Lilywhites on the verge of disaster.

Roberto De Zerbi is the man who is tasked with turning things around for the Lilywhites, but the Italian desperately needs a result this Saturday against his former club after losing his first game in charge at the Stadium of Light.

Michael Owen believes Tottenham will be relegated this season

Spurs are just two points adrift of West Ham in 17th, and there are still 18 points to play for this season, but Owen points out that the Hammers are the most in-form side of the teams in the relegation battle.

Following the latest round of results, the former Man United and Liverpool striker now believes that it will be Spurs who will join the Clarets and Wolves in the second tier.

Owen told Premier League Productions: “Well, what we’ve got is Leeds, they’ve got the best run-in. Wolves and Burnley at home, they’ll be alright.

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“Forest, they’re in decent enough form. Burnley at home [next up], that’s a winnable game. Of course, they at home on the last game of the season [vs Bournemouth], and they are three points ahead of Tottenham.

“West Ham are probably in the best form out of these four teams. They’re playing exceptionally well. They’ve got the momentum, and they’ve got a couple of games that they possibly should win as well. A couple of home games that they might have a chance at.

“I think before this weekend, I thought it was between Leeds and Tottenham to go down. After that result [at Old Trafford], I’m favouring Tottenham to go down.”

Relegation will have disastrous consequences for Spurs

According to some experts, Tottenham’s revenue could take a whopping £250m hit if they were to go down to the Championship.

That could have a crippling effect on the club, which is why some have suggested that Spurs will be forced to offload many of their high earners if they go down.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters will not be able to welcome the team coach ahead of Saturday’s fixture at home to Brighton due to a change in pre-match preparations.

Recently, Tottenham Hotspur fans have been left with a choice. Either they can turn their back on the team, or provide them with unwavering support.

The latter was decided ahead of the club’s most recent home match, as Spurs fans lined the streets to greet their team.

Unfortunately, this had no impact on the pitch as Tottenham were embarrassed by Nottingham Forest in a 3-0 defeat.

However, this has not stopped the most hardcore members of the fanbase from attempting something similar ahead of the Brighton game.

Tottenham’s coach meet has been cancelled

Despite these efforts, the supporters will no longer be gathering outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the weekend.

This is because the team will arrive earlier than usual, due to a decision taken by Roberto De Zerbi, as he searches for his first win as Spurs manager.

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The fans have expressed their disappointment, but accept that the Italian is doing what he feels is best in order to get his players performing.

Thankfully, alternative plans were already being worked on, which means Tottenham will still be able to experience the backing of their faithful followers.

The Spurs fan gathering has caused some controversy

Quite bizarrely, Tottenham fans have been left divided after the decision to welcome the team coach before the Nottingham Forest defeat.

One of the main reasons for this is because some believed it placed unnecessary pressure on Spurs to perform, ahead of a game where the stakes were already huge. Of course, there are others who have strongly rejected this narrative.

There were also fears that the club were hijacking something which had been organically created by the supporters. After all, they plastered videos all over social media and were said to be involved with the planning before Brighton’s visit to North London.

It appears you can’t even show your support for the team in a tough moment without getting criticism.

Tottenham Hotspur need to secure a victory against Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend, and we have identified three Spurs players who could make it happen.

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of a victory as they continue their fight to stay up in the Premier League this season.

Last time out against Sunderland, Spurs fell short, suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Regis Le Bris’ side, a result that has now left them in the bottom three following victories from their relegation rivals.

Spurs are now set to welcome Brighton to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Roberto De Zerbi’s first home game, and we have identified three Tottenham stars who could spark a win against the Seagulls.

Tottenham must unleash Mathys Tel to fix attacking issues

There is no denying that if Tottenham are to remain a Premier League side, they must find a way to win games and score goals.

Spurs have simply not been doing either of late, failing to score in their last two outings while remaining winless in their last 14 games.

In De Zerbi’s debut, we saw a tweak in the setup, with Randal Kolo Muani, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison all starting in the front three, but while they had their moments, it was very clear these players offered little wing threat.

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De Zerbi must now restore that threat against Brighton, especially in front of the home support, and that is where Mathys Tel comes in.

The young Frenchman is capable of taking on his man, getting to the byline or cutting inside to deliver into the box, which should increase Spurs’ chances of creating openings.

With Kudus’ injury, deploying him on the right would add much-needed width in that area.

Tottenham need Xavi Simons in natural number ten role

The Dutchman barely featured in De Zerbi’s debut, only coming on in the final stages, where he made little impact.

However, the new Spurs boss has since revealed that he has a clear plan for how he wants to use Xavi Simons in this Tottenham side, emphasising the need to get the 22-year-old into his best positions.

There is no denying that Simons’ most effective role is behind the striker in the number ten position.

If De Zerbi finds a way to get the Dutchman in those zones against his former side this weekend, Simons could help improve Spurs’ fortunes in front of goal.

While he has been inconsistent this season, he has shown flashes of brilliance, with his display against Atletico Madrid a clear example.

If used from the left with the freedom to roam rather than being fixed to the touchline, that tactical tweak could benefit Spurs.

Tottenham can rely on Destiny Udogie for width and delivery

The full-back has had his fair share of injuries this campaign, but it now looks as though he is back fit and ready.

Against Sunderland, Destiny Udogie was one of the better performers, offering both attacking and defensive support down the flank.

He could again be key this weekend, particularly if Xavi Simons is used on the left in a freer role, with Udogie providing the width.

The Italian has quality in his delivery, and if De Zerbi can get him into positions where he can drive balls into the box, Tottenham’s chances of securing a much-needed victory will improve significantly.

After suffering defeat in his first game as Tottenham Hotspur boss, Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping to make amends this weekend against his former side, Brighton and Hove Albion. We have now attempted to predict how Roberto De Zerbi could line up against the Seagulls.

The Seagulls come into the clash against Spurs in fine form, having secured a 2-0 victory over Burnley in their last outing.

In fact, Fabian Hurzeler’s side is the second most in-form team in the Premier League based on results from the last five games, with Brighton winning four of their last five outings and securing 12 points in that run.

But Spurs must beat the Seagulls if they are to keep their survival hopes alive heading into the final games of the season.

This encounter marks De Zerbi’s first home game as Tottenham boss, and we have now attempted to predict how he might set up.

Spurs predicted XI vs Brighton with Richarlison and Pedro Porro starting

Goalkeeper – Antonin Kinsky: Guglielmo Vicario could still be out for this encounter as he continues to recover from hernia surgery, and that should see Kinsky continue in goal after a solid first start in the Premier League this season.

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Right-back – Pedro Porro: The Spaniard was one of the few Spurs players to put in a solid display in De Zerbi’s debut against Sunderland, and we expect him to build on that performance this weekend.

Centre-back – Kevin Danso: We expect the Austrian to be the one De Zerbi turns to in the final games of the season, with Cristian Romero set to miss 5-7 weeks of action.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: He remains fit, so he should start alongside Danso on Saturday afternoon.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: The full-back was impressive against Sunderland, offering both attacking and defensive cover for Spurs, and as a result, we expect him to start once again here.

Centre midfielder – Joao Palhinha: Tottenham missed some defensive solidity in midfield against Sunderland, and De Zerbi will likely turn to the grit of Palhinha this weekend. Rodrigo Bentancur returns to the squad but only fit enough for the bench.

Centre midfielder – Archie Gray: Supporting Palhinha as a second pivot, we have gone for Archie Gray, who has been arguably one of Spurs’ better players this season and one who can help progress the ball from deeper midfield.

Attacking midfielder – Conor Gallagher: While Gallagher might not feature deep in midfield, we do expect that he could be deployed further forward, with Lucas Bergvall dropping to the bench. It might not be a popular decision, but De Zerbi is a big fan of Gallagher.

Left winger – Mathys Tel: The Frenchman did not start against Sunderland, but we expect he will be back in the starting XI this weekend following the underwhelming display from Tottenham’s attack last time out.

Striker – Richarlison: According to Jamie O’Hara’s player ratings, Dominic Solanke was the worst player on the pitch for Spurs against the Black Cats, and that is hard to argue against, given how little he was involved in proceedings. As such, we expect to see Richarlison take his spot.

Tottenham Hotspur face a pivotal Premier League clash this weekend, with pressure mounting as they look to respond to the damaging defeat at Sunderland last weekend and keep their survival hopes alive. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Brighton.

Roberto De Zerbi now has the task of picking up his Tottenham Hotspur squad, who were once again beaten in their last Premier League outing against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Spurs suffered a 1-0 defeat against Regis Le Bris’ side, a result that now leaves them in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety with six games to spare.

However, up next for the Italian is his home debut, with a clash against his former side Brighton and Hove Albion, who managed a 2-0 victory in their last league outing against Burnley.

When and where Tottenham vs Brighton takes place

Tottenham will take on Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Brighton and Hove Albion live on TV

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Tottenham vs Brighton live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

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Spurs and Brighton team news ahead of Premier League clash

Coming into this encounter against his former side, De Zerbi still has injuries to contend with.

Cristian Romero was the latest to join the treatment table after picking up an injury against Sunderland and is set to miss five to seven weeks.

That now means Spurs are expected to be without eight players, with James Maddison, Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Guglielmo Vicario and Rodrigo Bentancur remaining unavailable.

As for Brighton, Adam Webster is dealing with a knee injury, Lewis Dunk is suspended, and Stefanos Tzimas is out with a cruciate ligament injury.

Tottenham must respond in relegation battle against Brighton

Victory is absolutely crucial for Tottenham in this clash against Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend if they are to give themselves a fighting chance in this relegation scrap.

Spurs simply cannot afford any more defeats, especially when their relegation rivals are in fine form heading into the Premier League run-in.

Last gameweek, West Ham, Leeds and Nottingham Forest all avoided defeat in their respective clashes, which is a big blow for Spurs.

Tottenham are at home this time, and they must begin to make their home advantage count in this fight for survival.