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Tottenham Hotspur may not find it easy to strike a deal for a forward who has been on their radar for years.

Speculation suggests that this could be Richarlison’s last season at Tottenham, while reports also suggest that Spurs are unlikely to sign Randal Kolo Muani permanently in the summer.

One would thus expect the North London club to pursue a striker to compete with Dominic Solanke in the summer.

Reports indicate that a Juventus striker is high on Tottenham’s wishlist, but the Lilywhites have been warned that a deal for the player will not be easy.

Tottenham may miss out on Jonthan David under one condition

Spurs explored a move for Jonathan David last summer, but the striker ended up joining Juventus on a free transfer after his contract with Lille ran out.

Tottenham also enquired about David ahead of the January window, and Pete O’Rourke expects the Lilywhites to reignite their interest in the Canadian international in the summer.

However, he warned the North London club that the 26-year-old may not consider a move to N17 unless they first manage to secure their Premier League status.

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When asked about the speculation linking David with a move to Spurs, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Well, Tottenham are long-term admirers of Jonathan David. They were interested before he made that free transfer move to Juventus last summer. He’s under contract until 2030, so it won’t be an easy deal to do if they’re interested.

“It’s hard to know what Tottenham’s transfer plans are right now because they don’t know what league they’re going to be in as well. They’re going to have to delay things until maybe closer to the end of the season, when their situation will become clearer. So a lot will depend on that if they’re able to potentially make a move for a player like Jonathan David.”

David is wanted by Spurs’ relegation rivals

Interestingly, it has been reported over recent days that West Ham and Nottingham Forest are prepared to challenge Tottenham for the Juventus striker’s signature.

Those are the three clubs who are fighting to avoid being the ones to join Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next term.

That update suggested that Lyon are also plotting a move to take the former Lille man back to Ligue 1 after his disappointing season in Turin.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to pay a premium to land a teenage midfield starlet who has now received an international call-up for the first time.

The Spurs midfield department is not short of young talent, with big things expected off both Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, and they could soon be joined by another young starlet.

This is according to various outlets, who have suggested over recent months that Tottenham have set their sights on a 17-year-old Anderlecht prodigy.

The player in question is Nathan De Cat, who Johan Lange is thought to be keen on bringing to Spurs, and the Lilywhites are ready to dedicate significant resources to their pursuit of the teenager.

Tottenham are willing to pay over Anderlecht’s asking price for Nathan De Cat

The young midfielder’s current deal with Anderlecht runs until 2027, and Voetbal 24 says that the youngster is no longer expected to renew his contract.

The Belgian club may thus be forced to cash in on De Cat this summer in order to avoid losing him for free in 2027.

The report asserts that Anderlecht would be willing to let their academy graduate leave for €30m (£26m) when the window reopens.

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It is asserted that Tottenham are willing to pay up to €35m (£30.2m) for De Cat as they want to beat the competition to the midfielder’s signature.

Who are Spurs competing against for De Cat’s services?

It was reported just a couple of days ago that Manchester United, Aston Villa and Brighton could challenge Tottenham for De Cat’s signature, with the three clubs having scouted the youngster this term.

The update, which came from Fussball Daten, revealed that four Bundesliga clubs are also circling over the midfielder ahead of the summer window.

With De Cat now earning his first call-up to the senior Belgium squad, his list of admirers is likely to grow as we build up to the World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have just learned what Man United are planning regarding their top midfield target this summer.

Spurs have some extremely talented, young midfielders in their squad, and they are reportedly looking to further add to it by securing the services of one of the most highly-rated number sixes in the Premier League.

As Spurs Web have relayed many times over recent months, it has been widely reported that Adam Wharton has been identified by Tottenham as their dream midfield target.

However, a couple of top clubs are ready to challenge Spurs for the Crystal Palace man, and another has now finalised their plans regarding the 21-year-old.

Man United set Tottenham target Adam Wharton as their top summer priority

Spurs will have to overcome competition from Man United to land Wharton, who, according to Sports Boom, has climbed to the top of the Red Devils’ wishlist.

The report says that United are ready to revamp their midfield this summer and are searching for a replacement for Casemiro.

They want a player with ‘youth, energy and tactical intelligence’, with Wharton said to ‘tick every box’ for the club.

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The Manchester club have finalised the Palace star as their top target and are ready to launch a £50m -£60m swoop for the England international.

Spurs may have to kiss their chances of landing Wharton goodbye

It has been reported that Tottenham are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer rebuild of their squad if they stay up this season, which suggests that the club may be prepared to meet Palace’s asking price for Wharton.

However, it has been claimed by Pete O’Rourke that the Spurs midfield target wants to be playing Champions League football next season.

With Tottenham set to miss out on all European football next season, they may have to turn their attentions to more realistic midfield targets.

A European giant may no longer be able to shift one of their fringe players to Tottenham Hotspur as the Lilywhites teeter on the edge of relegation.

According to reports, Spurs are expected to make another managerial change during the international break as the club desperately tries to roll the dice and preserve their Premier League status.

The prospect of relegation hanging over their necks means that Tottenham Hotspur are not able to make concrete plans for the summer window.

Spurs are reportedly fearful of losing some of their best players this summer, with some of the biggest clubs around Europe plotting a raid on the North Londoners.

Tottenham no longer expected to sign Joao Palhinha amidst relegation fears

Tottenham have the option to sign Palhinha permanently for £22m this summer, but the club are no longer guaranteed to take up that option.

It has emerged over recent weeks that the exit of Thomas Frank from Spurs has put Palhinha’s future at the club in doubt, and there has now been a new update on the midfielder’s future.

According to information presented by Bild podcast “Bayern Insider, Bayern’s hopes of getting a financial windfall from Tottenham for Palhinha have now received a blow.

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Given that Spurs are struggling to preserve their Premier League status, it is asserted that Palhinha will likely return to Munich at the end of the season.

The report states that the Portuguese international is unlikely to stay at Bayern, who are hoping to raise around €30m (£26m) from his sale this summer.

Palhinha is wanted by other Premier League clubs

While the update suggests that Tottenham are not expected to land the midfielder permanently, he is said to be attracting interest from Premier League clubs, although the identity of those clubs is not mentioned.

This ties in with an earlier report, which suggested that Palhinha may return to a club where he had plenty of success in the past.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has provided a significant update on the likelihood of Jonathan David swapping Juventus for Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Spurs allegedly explored signing David on a free transfer last summer after the striker’s contract with Lille ran out.

It was Juventus who won the race for the Canadian international last summer, but things have not gone according to plan for the forward since his move to Serie A.

Tottenham were credited with an interest in David ahead of the January window as well, and over recent weeks, some sources have claimed that Spurs could try again to land Juve striker in the summer.

Juventus’ league finish could dictate Tottenham’s pursuit of Jonathan David

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now confirmed that the 26-year-old has been on the North London club’s radar for a long time.

He suggested that Tottenham’s chances of landing the forward would be boosted if Juventus qualify for the Champions League, as that would push the Italian giants to significantly upgrade their squad this summer.

O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Tottenham are long-term admirers of David. They were interested before he made that free transfer to Juventus last summer. He has struggled, it’s fair to say, since his arrival as Juve aren’t having the best of seasons. He’s scored seven goals in 39 appearances, just 16 starts in Serie A.

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“But he’s under contract until 2030, so it won’t be an easy deal to do for any club interested in signing Jonathan David. A lot could depend on where Juventus find themselves in the summer, if they’re in the Champions League or not. If they are in the Champions League, it will give them more money to spend to strengthen their squad, and that could mean David is pushed out.”

Two other Premier League clubs battling Spurs for David

Just a few days ago, a report from Italy claimed that the former Lille man’s future is now appearing ‘increasingly distant’ from Turin.

The update, which came from TuttoSport, also revealed that West Ham and Nottingham Forest are prepared to challenge Tottenham for David’s signature this summer.

The outlet asserted that Lyon are also exploring a deal to take the centre-forward back to Ligue 1 after just one season in Italy.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Morten Hjulmand may have just got a little bit more straightforward ahead of the summer.

While Tottenham have some extremely talented young midfielders in Pape Sarr, Archie Gray, and Lucas Bergvall, the experienced duo of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur have been scrutinised for their performances this season.

That is an area that Tottenham Hotspur may look to upgrade this summer, and the Lilywhites could turn a long-term midfield target.

Morten Hjulmand has been mooted as a target for Spurs for over a year, and Spurs may finally get an opportunity to bring him through the door this summer.

Tottenham will not face competition from European giants for Morten Hjulmand

A new report in A Bola states that the Sporting captain has been on the North London club’s radar for a long time.

In fact, it is revealed that Thomas Frank had urged Spurs to secure Hjulmand, identifying him as the perfect fit for the Premier League’s physical and tactical demands.

Tottenham’s interest in the 26-year-old has not cooled and the club have monitored his performances closely this season.

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The Lilywhites have now been handed another boost as the report says that Juventus are no longer expected to offer competition for Hjulmand this summer.

The Bianconeri had initially identified the Danish star as the man to bolster their midfield and provide some leadership, but the Serie A giants have decided to prioritise additions in other areas of their squad this summer.

Juve have thus taken Hjulmand off their wishlist, potentially leaving the door open for Spurs to strike a deal.

How much would Spurs have to pay for Hjulmand?

While Juve’s interest in the midfielder may have cooled, A Bola reveal that Man City and Man United have both watched the 26-year-old this season and have compiled reports on him, which means that Spurs could still face some competition.

Sporting have already received approaches for Hjulmand and are resigned to losing their star man at the end of the campaign.

Although the Denmark international’s release clause stands at €80m (£69m), it is asserted that the Portuguese club would be willing to sanction his exit for just €50m (£43.2m) after reaching a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with the player.

A new update has revealed how close or otherwise Tottenham Hotspur are to appointing Adi Hutter as Igor Tudor’s replacement.

Tudor has failed to convince since replacing Thomas Frank at the helm, with the Croat picking up just a point from his five Premier League games in charge, which has left Spurs just a point off the relegation zone.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham hierarchy views the international break as the perfect time to make a managerial change, and a top contender has now emerged.

It has been claimed by some outlets over the last few days that former Monaco boss Adi Hutter could be in line to replace Tudor in an interim role for the club’s final seven matches of the season.

Sky Germany have now confirmed that Tudor is indeed at major risk of losing his job following the club’s bruising loss against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

They also relay the claims made in the British press that Hutter is one of the contenders Tottenham are considering bringing in temporarily.

However, Sky Germany add that despite the growing speculation linking Hutter with a move to Tottenham, the North London club are yet to reach out to the experienced Austrian coach.

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Spurs may not have made a final decision on Tudor yet

Interestingly, some sources believe that a managerial change at Tottenham is not a certainty during the international break.

According to talkSPORT, Spurs are still holding discussions over Tudor’s future and are yet to make a final decision on the Croat.

Cristian Romero reportedly has a unique release clause in the new contract that he signed with Tottenham Hotspur last summer.

Romero’s long-term future at Tottenham is in doubt ahead of the summer, with clubs around Europe circling over the Spurs captain.

Sources suggest that the 27-year-old could leave Tottenham this summer even if the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs are thought to be keen to hang onto the World Cup winner, but it has emerged that a clause in the defender’s contract may make it very difficult to do so.

Cristian Romero’s Tottenham release clause can be activated by three clubs

It has now been revealed by Marca that when Romero penned a new contract with Tottenham last summer, he insisted on adding a clause that would make it easy for him to move to Atletico Madrid a year down the line.

While the La Liga side could not meet the North London club’s asking price last summer, a clause in the centre-back’s new contract allows Atletico to sign him for just €60m (£51.8m) at the end of this season.

The report claims that Romero’s desire to move to Spain means that the clause has also been extended to Real Madrid. In fact, Marca state it includes ‘Atlético Madrid and the two giants of La Liga’, which would imply Barcelona as well.

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That means that the three La Liga giants can sign the Tottenham man for the fee mentioned above, but the report seems to suggest that the clause is not valid for any other club.

What Atletico Madrid are thinking about Romero ahead of the summer

Marca revealed that the Argentine defender was the Colchoneros’ top target during last summer’s transfer window, and the club have since not given up hope of landing the player.

In fact, it is asserted that Atletico once again plan to prioritise a deal for Romero when the transfer window opens this summer.

Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed what his sources are telling him about the chances of Roberto De Zerbi taking over at Tottenham with immediate effect.

While sources suggest that Roberto De Zerbi is Tottenham’s top target, there is a lack of clarity on whether the Italian would be available to start immediately.

Earlier today, The I Paper claimed that De Zerbi has expressed a willingness to take the Spurs job right now, in the midst of a relegation scrap.

The outlet asserted that the Italian coach is feeling refreshed after a small break since his exit from Marseille and would ‘relish’ the opportunity to take charge of Tottenham, as he eyes a return to the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi will not join Tottenham right now

However, Gianluca Di Marzio has now claimed that the Lilywhites tried to convince De Zerbi to take over when they parted ways with Thomas Frank, and are now making a ‘second attempt’ as they consider sacking Igor Tudor.

The journalist reveals that the 46-year-old coach has not only received offers from Tottenham Hotspur but also from other clubs, but he prefers to wait until the summer.

De Zerbi plans to ‘calmly evaluate his options at the end of the season’ rather than jumping into any job right now.

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De Zerbi has not specifically rejected Spurs

Di Marzio goes on to explain that De Zerbi’s reluctance to take over at Tottenham is not a specific rejection of the Premier League club.

The Italian coach’s decision to take a break until the summer is unrelated to the type of offers that he has received or the clubs that have contacted him.

Despite their latest defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest, it is still all to play for in the fight to avoid the drop for Tottenham Hotspur, and the next few months will be crucial in their bid to stay up. We have now compared Spurs’ fixtures with those of their relegation rivals.

The margin for error in the Premier League’s battle for survival is very slim, given how tight it is at the bottom of the table.

Leeds United, in 15th, down to West Ham United in 18th, are currently embroiled in the relegation scrap with seven games to go.

As it stands, four points is the difference between Leeds and West Ham, leaving it all to play for in the battle to beat the drop.

Spurs currently find themselves outside the relegation zone, but only just, with one point separating them in 17th from West Ham in 18th.

Spurs fixtures compared with Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United

The international break is currently here, putting a brief halt on club football, but once it ends, it is full throttle in the league, with the run-in set to kick in.

We have now compared Tottenham’s fixtures with those of their relegation rivals in the next seven league outings.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s next seven Premier League fixtures:

Leeds United next seven Premier League fixtures:

Nottingham Forest next seven Premier League fixtures: