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Tottenham are in talks with an experienced official about joining as their sporting director, but the Lilywhites have to overcome competition from one Bundesliga club.

Fabio Paratici’s exit from Spurs at the end of the January window has left a bit of a void at the club, with Johan Lange currently the only sporting director at Tottenham.

Over recent weeks, reports have indicated that Spurs have begun work to replace Paratici ahead of the summer transfer window and Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge.

Several English sporting directors have been mooted as targets for Tottenham, and it appears that the Lilywhites are pushing ahead with a move for an experienced German.

Tottenham currently in negotiations with Sebastien Kehl

It emerged a couple of weeks ago that Tottenham are considering appointing Sebastian Kehl, who recently parted ways with Borussia Dortmund after spending five years as the club’s sporting director.

A new report in BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now confirmed that the German is indeed on Spurs’ wishlist as the Lilywhites accelerate their search for a new director.

In fact, it is suggested that Kelh is currently in ‘intensive negotiations’ with Spurs over replacing Paratici.

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However, the outlet reveals that the North Londoners face competition from Hamburg, who want to appoint their 46-year-old as their new board member for sport if they stay in the Bundesliga.

Another German director is also in Spurs’ sights

The report reveals that Kelh is not the only German official Tottenham are eyeing, with the Lilywhites also considering a move for Stefan Reuter.

Reuter has been with FC Augsburg since 2012, but it is said that he is ready for a fresh challenge, with Spurs identifying the 59-year-old as an option if they miss out on Kelh.

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has made a very interesting revelation about Cristian Romero’s latest injury and the treatment that the Tottenham man will undergo.

Disaster struck for Spurs and Romero on Sunday as the centre-back’s right knee collided with the side of Antonin Kinsky’s head, with the defender being unable to continue.

It was immediately clear that the injury was serious as the 27-year-old was in tears as he slowly trudged off the pitch at the Stadium of Light.

It has since been confirmed that Romero could spend five to eight weeks on the sidelines after scans showed ligament damage.

Cristian Romero to undergo platelet-rich plasma treatment at Tottenham

While the centre-back is expected to be fit for the World Cup, the timeline for his recovery means that he may not feature again for Spurs this season.

Footage of Romero walking down the London street on Monday shows his knee heavily bandaged, and one of the defender’s coaches in the Argentine’s set up has now revealed the treatment that the 27-year-old will undergo.

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Lionel Scaloni’s assistant, Roberto Ayala, has told Ole: “This morning we found out the results of Cuti’s MRI. Thank God, in quotes, that there’s nothing else wrong with his knee.

“Now they’re going to immobilise it and will likely give him platelet-rich plasma treatment, which is what’s being used now. We’ll see what happens after that.”

Argentine staff have been telling Romero to keep World Cup in mind

Ayala has also revealed that the Albiceleste staff have been in contact with all their players, including Romero, over recent weeks, in the lead-up to the World Cup.

He shared that the staff have been advising the Tottenham star and others not to do anything that could put their participation in their World Cup title defence in jeopardy.

The Argentine coach added: “We started praying every weekend that nothing happens to anyone, that they finish their matches. We’re communicating with everyone via Zoom or directly by phone to see how each one is doing.

“The coaching staff has divided up several players and we’re in charge of monitoring them. If there’s anything that requires the doctor to come in, he’ll take care of it. What we did, Leo [Scaloni] told them at some point: ‘Think about the national team’. When you think you have to… think a little bit.”

The former youth coach of a left-back wanted by Tottenham Hotspur believes that the £69m-rated player is ready for a move to a club like Spurs.

The summer transfer window will be the last thing on the minds of many Spurs fans at the moment, as the club are staring at the possibility of relegation from the top-flight for the first time in 48 years.

With Tottenham winless in the league in 2026 and now in the relegation zone, Roberto De Zerbi has to spearhead a massive turnaround to keep the club up.

However, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, the Spurs officials have started making tentative plans for the window, and one highly-rated full-back appears to be near the top of their wishlist.

Tottenham have been told that Maxi Araujo is a rare breed

According to various reports, Tottenham and Chelsea are eyeing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo, who has been one of the most exciting full-backs on show in the Champions League this season.

It has been suggested that Spurs have regularly made scouting trips to Portugal to watch the Sporting left-back, who is protected by an €80m (£69m) release clause in his contract.

Arajuo’s former Uruguay youth coach Gustavo Ferreyra is not surprised that the 26-year-old is being linked with clubs such as the London giants, insisting that he would be a huge asset to any team.

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When asked about the speculation linking the defender with the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea, Ferreyra told O Jogo (as relayed by Sport Witness): “Honestly, it’s not a surprise for me. A player like Maxi, with his qualities, capable of playing as a full-back, as a winger, and covering the entire flank with the same determination and intensity, is not easy to find. Because of that, I say he will certainly reach one of the big clubs being talked about.

“I’ve known him since he was around 17. I had him in the U18, U20 and U23 teams. The level he is showing now does not surprise me. At that time, he played as a winger at his club [Montevideo Wanderers] and as a left-back for the national team. He had and still has the physical and technical conditions to perform those roles without problems. He is very versatile.

“It was because of that versatility that he was signed by Puebla. That experience did him a lot of good because it was from that moment that he gained independence, even financially, as his family was very humble.”

De Zerbi may like the reports on Araujo’s character

It is already apparent in his early days at Tottenham that De Zerbi is an extremely passionate coach who lives and breathes the game and demands the same from his players in training.

Based on Ferreyra’s revelation about Araujo’s character, the left-back may fit in well with the new Tottenham boss’s philosophy, as he is described as brave, aggressive and mentally strong.

The Uruguay international’s youth coach added about the player: “His nickname with us is ‘El Papo’. It has several meanings, but we used it to describe someone with a very strong personality, very brave. Mentally, he is very strong. That more temperamental style had a lot to do with the very complicated economic context he came from. He grew up quickly.

“He was a very temperamental player in training and we had to control that. I remember that before a major U23 international tournament, I took him to a restaurant and we had a private conversation about his temperament and how he reacted in training.”

“He was very aggressive, but he gradually controlled that. He understood what I told him and handled that aspect very well during the competition. He has no fear, he faces opponents, he fights. He has great power to cover the entire flank.”

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for a former Manchester City starlet as Guglielmo Vicario’s time at the club appears set to run out.

Whether Tottenham stay up or go down, one would expect significant changes to the squad this summer, as Roberto De Zerbi gets set to put his own imprint on the Spurs side in his first transfer window at the club.

A change looks likely in goal, with Inter Milan reportedly holding positive talks with Vicario regarding a summer switch to the San Siro.

Several Premier League goalkeepers have been mooted as targets for Tottenham over recent months, and a new update has now suggested that the Lilywhites are also fans of a Championship youngster.

Tottenham in four-horse race to land Pierce Charles

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur are among the Premier League sides interested in Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles.

The Manchester City academy graduate has established himself as the Blades’ number one, and his fine form between the sticks this season has captured the attention of Spurs, Leeds, and Newcastle.

All three clubs are monitoring Charles ahead of the summer, but it is revealed that the trio have now been joined in the race by Pep Guardiola’s men.

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City are actively assessing options to sign a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma, and they are considering bringing the 20-year-old back to the club.

Why City’s interest in Charles may be good news for Spurs

As Spurs Web previously covered, City’s interest in Charles comes amid Tottenham’s rumoured pursuit of James Trafford.

The North Londoners will be hoping that the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper’s potential arrival at the Etihad may pave the way for the England international to complete a move to N17.

Former Real Madrid midfielder and World Cup winner Oscar Ruggeri has urged the La Liga giants to prioritise the signing of a Tottenham Hotspur star this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are now genuinely staring at the prospect of relegation to the Championship after dropping into the bottom three.

While reports indicate that there could be a mass exodus from Spurs if they go down, the club may have a battle on their hands to hang onto some of its stars even if they stay up.

As we edge closer to the summer window, one of the biggest clubs in world football have now been told to raid N17 for a senior man.

Former Argentina star wants to see Tottenham captain Cristian Romero at Real Madrid

Reports over recent weeks have indicated that the Spurs defender has a release clause in his Spurs contract, which can be activated by three clubs this summer: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

This was also confirmed by the centre-back’s father, who revealed last week that Romero has a release clause of around $50-$70m (£37.8m-£53m) this summer.

Argentine football icon Oscar Ruggeri, who was part of the World Cup-winning side in 1986 and also spent a season at Real Madrid, has now urged the La Liga giants to secure the 27-year-old at all costs.

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Ruggeri told Bolavip: “If I were Florentino Pérez, I would go for Cristian Romero, without a doubt. He’s a fantastic player, a serious player for the position, who formed a great partnership with [Nicolás] Otamendi [for the National Team].”

Romero may have played his last game for Spurs after injury

Some journalists have stated over recent weeks that Tottenham are ready to cash in on Romero this summer, even if they stay up.

It has now been revealed that the Spurs defender may miss the rest of the season after being forced off with a knee injury in the second half against Sunderland.

The game at the Stadium of Light could thus prove to be the final time that the World Cup winner donned a Tottenham shirt.

Tottenham could have one big rival in the race to sign Marcos Senesi on a free this summer, but they need to stay up first.

With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven facing uncertain futures at Tottenham this summer, several centre-backs have been mooted as potential transfer targets for the Lilywhites ahead of the summer.

The man who has been most heavily linked with a move to N17 is Marcos Senesi, who Spurs are looking to land on a free transfer as the player’s current deal at the Vitality Stadium runs out in June.

In fact, it has emerged over recent days that Tottenham are in close contact with the Bournemouth defender’s representatives regarding a summer switch to N17.

Tottenham and Man United could battle it out for Marcos Senesi’s signature

A new report in talkSPORT has now backed up what we have heard from a few other sources by stating that the centre-back informed the Cherries around the turn of the year that he will not be signing a new deal.

The report says that Tottenham Hotspur and Man United have both expressed their interest in the 28-year-old, with Spurs said to be keen on landing a centre-back irrespective of whether Romero or Van de Ven depart.

It is made clear that any move for Senesi would be contingent on the Lilywhites staying up, as the Argentine has no intention of dropping down to the Championship.

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Additionally, it is asserted that the centre-back is hoping to agree terms with a new club before the end of the season.

Two clubs drop out of Senesi transfer race with Spurs

It was reported by CaughtOffside last week that Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to challenge Tottenham for Senesi, and that the Reds and the Blues had already reached out to the defender’s entourage.

However, this latest update from talkSPORT dismisses that, claiming that Liverpool have not made advances towards the Bournemouth man, while Chelsea are prioritising other alternatives.

The publication does add that Senesi is also being tracked by Serie A clubs such as Juventus, while there was some initial interest from Atletico Madrid.

Cristian Romero made a telling statement about Roberto De Zerbi’s methods and how he found working with the Italian, but the Tottenham centre-back may not get his wish after his recent injury setback.

It has been widely reported that the Tottenham players had raved about De Zerbi’s training sessions, having been extremely impressed by the newcomer.

It was claimed that De Zerbi’s arrival had transformed the mood at Hotspur Way and injected fresh enthusiasm into the club.

However, that positive feeling did not translate to a good performance on the pitch, with De Zerbi starting his reign at the club with a bruising loss, which has left the Lilywhites in the relegation zone.

Cristian Romero was looking forward to working closely with Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham

Spurs captain Romero is among those who appear to have been won over very quickly by the 46-year-old, with the Argentine making some very interesting comments in the lead-up to the Sunderland game.

Romero may have played his final game for Spurs, as the centre-back could be ruled out of the rest of the season due to a knee injury at a time when there is talk of his exiting the club in the summer.

The World Cup-winner’s comments from last week now make for sad reading, as the defender was clearly very excited about the prospect of working with the new Tottenham boss.

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Speaking before the Sunderland clash, Cristian Romero told Sky Sports: “Many of my teammates on the national team who had him told me about him. My first impression was that he has the personality of a very strong-willed coach, and we’re learning.

“He knows a lot, he seems like a football professor, so I, as well as all my other teammates, listen to him because he teaches us things. So, I always come here with the mindset of wanting to keep learning, of wanting to keep growing, and well, I think he’s going to be a coach who has taught me a lot individually, so, well, I’m very happy that he’s here at the club today.

“I’ve had all kinds of coaches in recent years, and well, this one is a coach with a lot of passion, but as I said, aside from the passion he puts into everything on the field, he’s a coach who knows a lot. In these few days that I’ve been with him, you can already see the difference on the field, you can see the smiles again.”

Romero is confident Spurs will get out of relegation trouble

Romero may no longer play a part in Tottenham’s quest to stay up after his latest injury blow, with the Argentine in tears as he came off the pitch in the North East.

However, the Spurs captain was certainly confident in the lead-up to Sunday’s game that his side had the tools to stay up.

Romero added: “As I said, a great coach has arrived, and I’m sure we’re going to get out of this bad situation we’re in. First, because I think we have very good players, we have a squad that I think will get us out of this. So I am the first to trust all my colleagues, the first to give my life to change this situation, and I am sure that my colleagues will do the same.”

Glenn Hoddle’s past comments about Tottenham Hotspur still ring true to this day, with the club continuing to struggle in the transfer market.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans will point to the club’s higher-ups as the reason for the Lilywhites’ struggles in recent seasons.

Spurs find themselves currently in the relegation zone following their latest defeat at the hands of Sunderland and are now at risk of becoming a Championship side next campaign.

However, many fans will point out that the relegation scrap could well have been avoided had Spurs dipped into their cash reserves and strengthened their squad during the winter window.

Glenn Hoddle reflects on his biggest Tottenham regret

In January, Tottenham only signed Conor Gallagher and Souza, spending a net of £15 million as Brennan Johnson was sold for £35 million, the same fee they paid for Gallagher.

The club’s director, Johan Lange, explained that Spurs opted against spending heavily because they did not want to make any panic buys.

However, those decisions are set to come back to haunt them, with the squad struggling through an injury crisis and now on the verge of losing their Premier League status, one they have held for 48 years.

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But these challenges are not new at the club. In an interview with The Guardian in 2021, Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle reflected on his struggles to build any meaningful relationship with majority owner Joe Lewis, while also highlighting the limited investment during his tenure.

Reflecting on that period and why it remains a major regret, he said: “No. I’ve never met Joe Lewis. Never even had a phone call. Never had a conversation with him and Spurs were always my club. That was the happiest I should have been but it was probably the most disgruntled I felt – at Tottenham.

“It was such a shame because I wanted it so much. I wanted to build a side to win the league like we did at Monaco. That was one of my big regrets but the money was not there.”

Spurs spending contrasted as Glenn Hoddle reveals missed transfer chance

Spurs, who were 12 points clear of the bottom three back on matchday 19, have now lost that cushion to West Ham United, who leapfrogged them in gameweek 32 after their 4-0 win over Wolves.

The Hammers, whose relegation fate looked sealed at the time, have fought their way out of danger, having spent a significant amount bolstering their squad in the winter window.

In January alone, Nuno’s men splashed the cash, completing six transfers, with new signing Taty Castellanos’ brace helping the London side secure their victory over Wolves.

Tottenham Hotspur have now been linked with a Barcelona midfielder who is struggling for game time, but there is a big obstacle in the way.

Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a dire situation in the Premier League this season as they could well lose their English top-flight status.

However, the Lilywhites are aiming not to go down without a fight, having hired former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi ahead of the Premier League run-in.

Sadly, the Italian was in for a rude awakening on his Spurs debut as his side suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland, leaving Tottenham in the bottom three with six games to spare.

Tottenham linked with Marc Casado as his Barcelona future is uncertain

But De Zerbi is expected to have a big task on his hands regardless of Tottenham’s league position next season.

A rebuild is very much needed, with the new Spurs boss handed the task of keeping a few Tottenham players at the club before he then goes on to strengthen the squad.

Bringing in players with experience could bode well for Tottenham, and Tuttomercato have now linked Spurs with Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado.

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The Spanish international, despite being 22, has featured 71 times already for the La Liga side, although most of his appearances came last season.

This campaign, he has struggled for game time, making just 901 minutes of appearances in the Spanish top flight as he finds it difficult to secure regular minutes. Spurs are well aware of this and are among the clubs showing interest in the midfielder.

Spurs face competition for Marc Casado as Saudi interest emerges

But Tottenham are sure to face stiff competition if they are to secure the services of Casado, who in January declared, “Barca is the club of my life.”

West Ham United are also said to be interested in landing the Barcelona midfielder this summer, while Atletico Madrid are also in the race for the 22-year-old.

However, it is explained that Saudi Arabia is the more concrete option for Casado, as the PIF fund is reportedly ready to put around €40 million (£34m) on the table. That in itself is a significant sum which could push Barcelona, struggling with financial difficulties, to consider a sale.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window is already uncertain with the threat of relegation, and now Manuel Neuer could complicate things further.

It is difficult for Tottenham Hotspur to plan for the summer when they are currently on course to be relegated from the Premier League.

Nevertheless, Spurs are drawing up plans for new signings, with some first-team players likely to depart at the end of the season.

Guglielmo Vicario is one member of the Tottenham first-team squad who could be on the move. The Italian has been linked with Inter Milan, which means a new goalkeeper may need to be brought in.

Already, the club hierarchy have been working to identify a replacement for Vicario and reports a few months ago claimed Tottenham were admirers of Bart Verbruggen.

Tottenham must wait for Manuel Neuer before Bart Verbruggen move

Team Talk have reported that Tottenham will have to be patient before learning whether or not signing the Brighton shot-stopper is a possibility.

This is because Bayern Munich are also interested in securing his services, should Manuel Neuer retire at the end of the season.

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However, the German legend will not make up his mind until after a potential Champions League final at the end of May.

Speaking to Sky Deutschland this week, ex-Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said: “Isn’t now the perfect time to win all trophies with Bayern one last time and then retire at the very highest point possible?

“If he wins the Champions League again with Bayern, that would be his third title. He’s already a World Champion. Then it would be smart to say: ‘That’s it.’ – that’s quite an art for an athlete.”

Spurs face competition to sign Verbruggen

Brighton are looking to make a significant profit on Verbruggen, who cost them £16m when he was signed from Anderlecht three years ago.

Bayern would surely be the 23-year-old’s potential destination, but even if Neuer does not retire, Tottenham may have to compete with Inter. Of course, selling Vicario to the Italian side could solve that particular problem.

The Serie A club are also keen on Verbruggen, and if they won the race, Spurs would need to find a new buyer for Vicario.

Still, now that Roberto De Zerbi is the Tottenham manager, perhaps that will work as an incentive for the goalkeeper, considering their history together at the Seagulls.