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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.

Bruno Fernandes has praised Harry Kane for making the switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich, but there is a level of irony in his comments.

Tottenham Hotspur have been without Harry Kane for almost three seasons, and the loss of his presence is still very much felt. The likes of Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, and Randal Kolo Muani have far from lived up to his mantle this season.

Kane not only became his boyhood club’s top all-time scorer, but he has also continued to net goals for fun at Bayern Munich despite now being in his thirties.

In 41 appearances this season, Kane has scored an astonishing 49 goals, a record which will surely put him in contention for the Ballon d’Or.

Bruno Fernandes says Harry Kane was right to leave Tottenham

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been speaking about his time at Old Trafford, lamenting the fact that he has only won two pieces of silverware since signing from Sporting CP.

The 31-year-old discussed the topic of loyalty, which prompted him to mention Kane ditching Spurs to join Bayern, a move which Fernandes respected.

He told The Times: “If he [Kane] had stayed [at Tottenham Hotspur] another one or two seasons, he’d have been the best goalscorer ever in the Premier League. So, would he have been a legend or not? He would.

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“He decided to go to Bayern and the decision is good because he knows he has a big chance of winning trophies. And now we’re talking about Harry Kane that is scoring the same amount of goals he was scoring at Tottenham, but he might win a Ballon d’Or now because he’s going to win trophies.”

Spurs won a trophy after Kane left anyway

Kane may have experienced success in the Bundesliga, but Tottenham won a trophy shortly after the Englishman’s first.

Ironically, Spurs did so by beating Man United, which somewhat invalidates Fernandes’ comments, at least to some degree.

Plus, if Kane had stayed in North London, Tottenham would certainly not be in their current state of affairs.

Ultimately, Kane made a decision which could result in him winning the Champions League this season. However, this does not mean he would have continued to never win anything at Spurs, had he decided to sign a new contract.

Tottenham Hotspur are once again battling injury setbacks, with Roberto De Zerbi facing mounting selection concerns ahead of a crucial clash against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Roberto De Zerbi has not had any luck on the injury front since taking charge of Tottenham Hotspur a few weeks ago.

While the new Tottenham manager was hoping to have Mohammed Kudus available for selection during the Premier League run-in, he was dealt a major blow just before the Sunderland clash.

Kudus is ruled out until the summer after injuring his thigh and is now set to undergo surgery, racing against time to make the World Cup.

Tottenham injury list grows as Cristian Romero setback confirmed

De Zerbi’s woes were further compounded in the match against Sunderland as he watched club captain Cristian Romero pick up an injury following a collision with Antonin Kinsky.

Romero’s MRI scan has since come through, and the Argentine is set to miss 5-7 weeks, consequently bringing his Premier League season to an end, although he should be back for the World Cup.

Those injuries have only reduced De Zerbi’s options heading into the game against Brighton at the weekend, with eight players still sidelined going into this encounter.

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Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, who were doubts heading into the Sunderland game, made the bench on Sunday.

However, this still leaves James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero all out or doubts ahead of this fixture.

Spurs relegation battle intensifies amid poor results

While this serves as a big blow for Tottenham, securing a win remains the focus as Spurs run the risk of being relegated this season.

As it stands, the Lilywhites find themselves in the bottom three after failing to beat Sunderland on Sunday, with results elsewhere not going their way either.

All of Tottenham’s relegation rivals picked up points last weekend, which is a big blow for Spurs, who ended with zero points.

West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0, Leeds United beat Manchester United 2-1, while Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of two Premier League clubs plotting a move for a forward who has taken Turkish football by storm since his January switch.

Tottenham’s forward line requires major surgery in the summer, and we saw evidence of that again in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge, with the Lilywhites struggling to produce moments of quality in the final third.

If De Zerbi somehow manages to keep Spurs in the Premier League, one would expect the Italian to prioritise adding firepower upfront ahead of his first full season in charge at N17.

It has now emerged that Spurs have set their sights on a 25-year-old striker who has been prolific across two different European leagues this season.

Tottenham battling Premier League giants for Oh Hyeon-gyu

According to a report in Turkiye, Tottenham are considering a summer swoop for Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who has hit the limelight in Turkey over the last couple of months.

Besiktas paid €14m (£12.1m) to land the South Korean from Gent in January after he managed 10 goals and three assists for the Belgian side in the first half of the campaign.

Since his move to Istanbul, the forward has netted seven goals, bringing his total tally for the season to 17 strikes and five assists across the whole campaign.

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His performances at Besiktas have attracted the attention of clubs from the Premier League, with Tottenham and Man United ‘in particular’ monitoring him closely.

Spurs have a lot of work to do to secure Oh Hyeon-gyu

The report says that while both the Lilywhites and Red Devils have been impressed by Oh’s displays, they have only watched the youngster so far.

Neither Premier League club has made contact with Besiktas or the striker’s agent regarding a summer transfer.

The report further adds that the Turkish club expects Oh’s value to go up this summer as he is expected to play an important part in South Korea’s World Cup campaign.