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Tottenham Hotspur are contemplating a move for an Ivorian international, whose stock has risen considerably this season, but they may have to act fast to beat Chelsea to the player.

It may be a bit premature for Spurs to start thinking about the summer transfer window, given that their place in the Premier League next season is far from assured.

However, Tottenham have seemingly started planning for the transfer window, perhaps in an effort not to get left behind in the race for their top transfer targets.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites have set their sights on a young midfielder, who is turning a lot of heads with his performances in Turkey this season.

Tottenham set Christ Inao Oulai as ‘high priority’ target but so have their London rivals

Sports Boom have now claimed that Tottenham have been impressed by Christ Inao Oulai’s displays at Trabzonspor, and both they and Chelsea have opened ‘high priority’ files on the youngster.

It is revealed that the two London clubs have sent representatives to every match involving the centre midfielder of late, and have been excited by his rise as one of the best young midfielders and registas in Europe.

Additionally, Bournemouth and Brighton also sent representatives to Trabzonspor’s recent matches against Basaksehir, Fenerbahce, and Kayserispor to run the rule over Oulai.

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In the various scouting reports, the 20-year-old’s ability to retain the ball under pressure and his athletic recovery speed were attributes that received top marks.

Spurs may have to spend big to land Oulai

SportsBoom explains that Trabzonspor do not want to lose the midfielder and are well protected since he is contracted until 2030.

The report claims that the Turkish club would not even be willing to start negotiations for Oulai for any proposal below €40 million (£34.7m).

The publication adds that Trabzonspor are hoping to hang onto the Ivory Coast international for one more season and aim to push his valuation up to €50m (£43.4m) by next summer.

Roy Keane has reflected on Roberto De Zerbi starting his spell at Tottenham with a loss, and has shared whether he expects the Italian to keep the Lilywhites up.

Despite Spurs’ current predicament in the Premier League, there was a feeling of optimism ahead of the clash against Sunderland after De Zerbi arrived through the door during the international break.

Reports had indicated in the lead-up to the game that the Tottenham players had raved about the training sessions under the Italian coach.

In fact, The Independent even claimed that De Zerbi’s arrival had injected fresh spirit and impetus into the Spurs squad, and had changed the mood at Hotspur Way.

Roy Keane not surprised that Roberto De Zerbi lost his first game in charge at Tottenham

However, the positive mood in the camp did not quite translate to a performance on the pitch, with Spurs struggling to create clear-cut opportunities, and being punished at the other end midway through the second-half by the Black Cats.

Keane was not surprised at Tottenham’s performance and result against Sunderland, insisting that it was always going to take a bit more time for De Zerbi to get his ideas across to the squad.

The Man United legend said on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football: “The manager has only been there a week or two. How many sessions is that? You are not going to have a great reaction.

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“It’s maybe next week after learning from the game. You can do all the training sessions. He will learn more about the game now but obviously, they are up against it.”

Keane expects De Zerbi to keep Spurs up

According to Opta’s Supercomputer, Tottenham are now the favourites to join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship next season.

However, Keane still believes that De Zerbi will Spurs out of trouble, backing the Italian to get the better of his former side when Brighton come to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday.

Keane has admitted in the past that he considers himself a Tottenham fan after growing up supporting them in Ireland.

When asked if he expects the North Londoners to go down, the pundit said: “I still think they are going to get out of it. I just have that feeling they will produce something. They have got to start quickly and that is with Brighton at home.

“I think they are capable of beating Brighton. The manager used to manage Brighton. Sometimes you need something like that to kind of get you over the line. They are more than capable of getting some momentum and beating Wolves.”

Gary Neville has revealed the one thing that should concern Tottenham Hotspur and their fans the most during their current relegation battle.

Roberto De Zerbi’s spell in N17 did not start as Spurs fans would have hoped, with the Lilywhites falling to a 1-0 loss to Sunderland.

The new Spurs head coach insisted that he saw positives in his side’s performance at the Stadium of Light, but the reality at this stage of the season is that the Lilywhites need results.

Tottenham are now two points adrift of 17th-placed West Ham, and they now have just six league games to prevent the ultimate disaster.

Gary Neville claims Tottenham are not capable of doing what their relegation rivals did

The Lilywhites have not won a single league game in 2026, while many of their relegation rivals are picking up points consistently.

Gary Neville noted that the performance that Leeds produced in the first half of their 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Monday is not something that Tottenham are capable of.

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Speaking after United’s 2-1 loss to Daniel Farke’s said, Neville told Sky Sports: “First half tonight, they were absolutely wonderful. That is a performance that I don’t think Tottenham are capable of.

“That’s the scary thing for Tottenham, not just the six points that Leeds United have gone clear of them tonight, but the actual performance levels that they put in – they’re nowhere near that.

“You watch Spurs yesterday against Sunderland and it’s a set of ingredients that don’t go together, a concoction of misfits. Yet you watch Leeds tonight and there’s a flow.

“They had to dig in in the second half and they found it difficult when Manchester United went to ten men and they started throwing caution to the wind.”

Leeds’ win has worsened Spurs’ survival odds according to Opta

After last weekend’s result, for the first time, Opta considered Tottenham the favourites to go down alongside Burnley and Wolves, giving the Lilywhites a 46.5 per cent chance of being relegated/

The supercomputer revised its numbers again following Leeds’ surprise win at Manchester on Monday, which has put Daniel Farke’s side in a very comfortable position.

There has been an update on Guglielmo Vicario’s fitness ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first home game as Tottenham Hotspur head coach.

There are still several injury absentees at Tottenham at the moment, although the situation is not as dire as it has been at times this campaign.

Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on his hernia during the international break and subsequently missed the Lilywhites’ 1-0 loss at Sunderland.

The goalkeeper’s surgery was timed to ensure he spends minimal time on the sidelines, and we have now received an update on the Italian ahead of the clash against Brighton.

Tottenham may line up with Antonin Kinsky as Guglielmo Vicario wait continues

Sky Sports have now provided an update from Tottenham’s training ground, confirming that there are no fresh injuries to report for the Spurs squad.

However, they reveal that there was no sign of Vicario in training at Hotspur Way this morning.

While there has not been an official update on the 29-year-old, they suggest that his absence from training could mean that De Zerbi is forced to start with Kinsky again in goal this Saturday.

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However, there is some good news for Spurs, with Rodrigo Bentancur having returned to training at Tottenham after being sidelined with an injury for more than three months.

Two senior Spurs stars could be out for the season

This comes on the back of Mohammed Kudus suffering a major setback during his rehabilitation from injury last week, with the Ghanaian not expected to play again this season.

That is also the case with Cristian Romero, who suffered a knee injury after colliding with Kinsky in Tottenham’s loss at the Stadium of Light.

Roberto De Zerbi may be handed a huge injury boost ahead of his first home game in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

De Zerbi’s spell in North London has not started as smoothly as he would have hoped, not only because of the defeat in his opening game.

Spurs were hit with the bad news that Mohammed Kudus’ season could be over after the winger suffered a setback during the final stages of his rehabilitation from his hamstring problem.

Additionally, Cristian Romero could also miss the rest of the season for Tottenham after being forced off with a knee injury during the second-half at the Stadium of Light, but De Zerbi has now received some good news ahead of the showdown with his former club.

Rodrigo Bentancur returns to Tottenham training ahead of Brighton clash

Sky Sports News have now provided an update from Hotspur Way, confirming that, barring Romero, every Spurs player came through the Sunderland game unscathed.

Additionally, they revealed that Rodrigo Bentancur has now rejoined training at Tottenham after being sidelined for more than three months with a hamstring injury.

It is revealed that the Uruguayan could be fit to play a part against the Seagulls this Saturday in De Zerbi’s first home game in charge.

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James Maddison was also seen taking part in the rondos with his Tottenham teammates in training, but the report makes it clear that the attacking midfielder is not expected to be in a matchday squad anytime soon.

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Spurs have planned special treatment for Cristian Romero

According to reports, Romero is expected to spend five to eight weeks on the sidelines after scans showed ligament damage, and footage shows that the Tottenham man’s knee is heavily bandaged.

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala revealed on Tuesday that Spurs are going to give the centre-back a platelet-rich plasma treatment before seeing how he responds to that.

However, with the defender having one eye on Argentina’s World Cup defence in the summer, he may be hesitant to risk a reinjury by returning to the pitch before shecule.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed which two Tottenham Hotspur players he wants to see at Manchester United.

It was previously reported by TEAMtalk that there could be a mass exodus from Spurs this summer if the Lilywhites go down.

The report revealed Tottenham Hotspur would ‘become the place to go for major clubs’ to add to their squad in the summer should they be relegated.

Additionally, it has been suggested that Spurs could be forced to offload their highest earners in the event of relegation, as the club would need to cut down their wage bill considerably.

Rio Ferdinand admits he would take Tottenham duo at Man United

According to Opta’s Supercomputer, Tottenham are now the favourites to go down, following the latest weekend of results, which has seen the Lilywhites fall two points adrift of West Ham in 17th place.

Ferdinand was initially hesitant to name any Spurs players he wants to see at Old Trafford, before naming the defensive duo of Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence as players his former club could do with.

When asked which Spurs players he would like the Red Devils to sign, the pundit said on his channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Not right now, no. Can’t think of any that I’d take, especially the way they’re playing now. Van de Ven, maybe. Van de Ven and Djed Spence, actually. Djed Spence.”

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De Zerbi is remaining positive about Spurs’ survival chances

It was not the start that De Zerbi would have hoped for to his time at Tottenham as the Lilywhites failed to score and suffered a 1-0 loss at the Stadium of Light.

The Spurs head coach insisted that his side did not deserve to lose at Sunderland, praising the spirit that his side showed in the first-half.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be very excited by what BBC Radio Oxford commentator Jerome Sale has said about Will Lankshear’s performances in the Championship this season.

Will Lankshear did not have the easiest of starts to his spell at Oxford United, but the striker has managed to turn things around and become one of the club’s most important players over recent months.

The Tottenham academy graduate has now netted 10 times this season, with many of his goals proving crucial in Oxford’s quest to stay up.

The striker, as well as fellow Spurs youngster, Jamie Donley, both played a key part in the club’s 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday, which has given them a fighting chance of staying in the second tier.

Tottenham starlet Will Lanskear is expected to be in demand this summer

Jerome Sale has now lavished praise on the 20-year-old striker, not just for his eye for goal, but also for his attitude and commitment to the cause.

He has now claimed that clubs are already queuing up to take Lankshear off Spurs’ hands this summer on the back of his impressive displays for a side struggling to create chances.

The BBC Radio Oxford commentator said (via Football.London): “Will Lankshear has been impressive from the moment he walked into Oxford United. It’s hard not to forget, when you watch him play, that he is only 20. The same is true when you hear him speak.

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“His weekday work ethic, I am told, is second to none. On match days, perhaps he can manage his output touch more selectively, but doing things less than wholeheartedly doesn’t appear to be in his DNA.

“A strong, physically imposing forward with 10 goals to his name in a Championship side that’s struggled to create chances – it’s no wonder bigger clubs than Oxford are queuing up to take him off Spurs’ hands.

“They will expect to pay handsomely. His obvious commitment to the U’s this season, despite being on loan, is so refreshing and infectious that he will be fondly and proudly remembered and supported from afar wherever he lands next.”

Spurs have made Lankshear’s transfer decision

It was reported by Football Insider last month that Middlesbrough were willing to sanction a loan-to-buy deal worth around £15m for Lankshear, but their interest was knocked back by Spurs.

Meanwhile, Sports Boom claimed last week that Tottenham want to keep Lankshear at the club next season if they get relegated.

In light of the 20-year-old’s displays at the Kassam Stadium this term, the North London club’s decision-makers are convinced that the striker could help the club bounce straight back up.

Tottenham starlets Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic have both suffered minor setbacks in their respective loan spells at Rangers and Hamburg.

The English and Croat teenagers have continued to deliver consistency in Scotland and Germany, respectively, this season, and their performances have excited Spurs fans ahead of their return to Hotspur Way this summer.

Moore is determined to make an impact at Tottenham, but before that, he has his eyes set on the Scottish Premiership title, with Rangers trailing Hearts by just one point.

Meanwhile, Vuskovic keeps putting up astonishing numbers for Hamburg and is playing a key role in the club’s quest to stay in the Bundesliga.

Tottenham duo Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic suffer injuries

Football.London have revealed that Moore was considered a doubt for Rangers’ 6-3 victory at Falkirk on Sunday, and while he started the game, he was taken off at the interval.

The report reveals that the 18-year-old has been playing through hip pain over recent weeks, and the youngster admitted after the game on social that he wants to get fully fit ahead of the club’s run-in.

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Meanwhile, Luka Vuskovic has suffered a knock in his knee, which kept him out of the club’s 4-0 defeat at Stuttgart last weekend, and the 19-year-old remains a doubt for Hamburg’s big derby against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

HSV boss Merlin Polzin had said about the Tottenham man’s injury to Hamburger Abendblatt: “Luka is receiving very intensive treatment and is being closely examined. Of course, it will be tight.”

What happens to Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic if Spurs get relegated

Reports indicate that Tottenham will not allow Mikey Moore to leave on loan next season if they get relegated, with the Lilywhites wanting the winger to spearhead their promotion push.

However, Luka Vuskovic is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe, and one doubts if he would want to play in the Championship next season, after impressing in the Bundesliga.

Pete O’Rourke has given Tottenham Hotspur a reality check amidst reports suggesting that they are making progress in their efforts to land James Trafford.

Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return to Serie A this summer, and one English goalkeeper has been mooted as a potential replacement for the Italian over the last few weeks.

A number of outlets have suggested that Tottenham have identified Trafford as their next number one, with the England international thought to be keen to leave the Etihad Stadium in search of game time.

It has been claimed that City are ready to cash in on their number two, just 12 months after they paid £31m to re-sign the goalkeeper from Burnley.

Tottenham warned relegation would end their pursuit of James Trafford

It was claimed a couple of days ago by TEAMtalk that Trafford is willing to swap City for Tottenham if Spurs guarantee him the number one role.

In fact, the outlet claimed that the goalkeeper may be willing to sign for the Lilywhites even if they get relegated.

However, Pete O’Rourke has dismissed that claim, insisting that there will be no shortage of Premier League clubs interested in the Englishman.

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When asked about Tottenham’s pursuit of Trafford, the journalist told Football Insider: “It’s going to be highly unlikely they could sign James Trafford if they do suffer relegation. Trafford wants to be playing at the highest level possible. Obviously, that’s why he returned to Manchester City in the summer.

“Trafford’s been frustrated by his situation at the club, only sort of cup games for him. He knows he needs to be playing if he wants to become a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. If Tottenham stay up, we know they probably will be in the market for a goalkeeper and then there might be an option for a move for Trafford as well.

“But I think obviously if they were to go down, it would be almost impossible that they could get a deal done for Trafford. Plus, there’ll be a lot of interest in Trafford from other clubs in the Premier League as well.”

Spurs’ competitors for Trafford and his asking price revealed

Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over recent weeks suggesting that Newcastle are ready to battle Tottenham for Trafford this summer, having missed out on a deal to land him from Burnley last summer.

Meanwhile, some sources believe that Aston Villa could also challenge Spurs for the Man City star’s signature if they cash in on Emi Martinez this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur may be presented with an opportunity to land a centre-back who Roberto De Zerbi knows very well.

The centre-back situation at Spurs looks set to dominate the headlines this summer, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero continuing to be linked with moves away from Tottenham.

If one or both of them leave, one would expect the Lilywhites to look to add some experience to their backline this summer, even though Luka Vuskovic’s return following his impressive loan spell at Hamburg will boost the squad.

It has now been reported that De Zerbi could look to reunite with a defender he has worked with in the past.

Roberto De Zerbi could look to bring Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham

Jan Paul van Hecke reportedly rejected a new contract at Brighton last summer amid Tottenham’s interest, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have reignited their pursuit of the 25-year-old.

This is according to Voetbal International, who say that Van Hecke is now in his final weeks at Brighton as he will have just one year left on his deal this summer.

The centre-back, who is having an impressive season at Amex Stadium, set his sights on a strong World Cup and a big summer transfer.

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Tottenham are not the only ones interested in Van Hecke, with Chelsea and Newcastle United also circling over the player.

However, the outlet points out that Spurs’ current predicament at the bottom end of the Premier League table may diminish De Zerbi’s chances of reuniting with the Netherlands international this summer.

Van Hecke has made his stance clear to Brighton

Voetbal International say the defender halted negotiations over a new deal last summer, and his stance has not changed since then.

While the Seagulls are eager to offer Van Hecke and have tried to initiate talks several times, the player has set his sights on a move this summer and is keen to take the next step and play at the ‘top level’.

As a result, it is revealed that Fabian Hurzeler’s men have no choice but to cash in on the Dutch defender this summer.