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Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes that Tottenham Hotspur face a ‘crucial’ decision this summer, beyond their search for a new manager.

There has been plenty of speculation on who Spurs’ next permanent head coach would be, with Igor Tudor’s deal running out at the end of the season.

However, it is not just the managerial position that Tottenham Hotspur need to fill as they embark on another summer of change.

Tottenham have reportedly stepped up their search for a new sporting director to replace Fabio Paratici and to work alongside Johan Lange.

Tottenham backed to turn to Dougie Freedman

Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman have been linked with the Tottenham sporting director role, and former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes that the decision will prove ‘crucial’ for the club’s trajectory.

He suggested that Tottenham had the wrong man in place over recent years, and he believes that Freedman, who is currently working at Saudi club Al-Diriyah, would be the right fit for the Lilywhites.

Wyness told Football Insider about Spurs’ search for a new sporting director: “It’s something that Spurs seem to have got wrong for a long time. Daniel Levy controlled a lot of the player decisions for too long. I know he would have listened to a degree to his sporting directors, but he seemed to have the final major decision-making vote. And it hasn’t worked as we’ve seen now.

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“It did work for a couple of seasons, and they did all right in Europe, but then it is, you know, the fall from grace is there to be seen from everybody, and I think the sporting director role is one that they’ve got wrong for a period of time. So this will be pretty crucial.

“As I say, if I was Spurs right now, if I was there, Dougie Freedman would be my number one pick. He may be unhappy with the present world events in Saudi and so may want to be thinking about coming home. There’ll be tax implications for him and all those sorts of things as well, but I think he might be my number one choice if I could make it happen.”

What does Dougie Freedman’s CV look like?

Freedman is best known for his work at Crystal Palace, where he held the role between 2017 and 2025 before making the switch to the Saudi Pro League side last summer.

The 51-year-old oversaw the signings of Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and Adam Wharton when he was the South London club’s director.

He has previously also managed the Eagles, as well as Bolton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest, all of whom were playing in the Championship when he was in charge.

A senior Tottenham midfielder has given an interesting statement about his strengths after being singled out for criticism on many occasions over the course of the campaign.

Almost no one across the Tottenham squad has played to their potential this season, which explains why Spurs find themselves in the middle of a relegation scrap.

The new faces at the club have had an extremely challenging time adapting to what appears to be a chaotic environment with immense pressure, in light of the team’s continued struggles.

One senior midfielder, who arrived at Spurs in the summer, was getting a fair share of the blame earlier in the season for being the Lilywhites’ Achilles heel.

Many suggested that Joao Palhinha’s inability to progress the ball was hindering Spurs, who looked unable to open up opposition sides.

Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha knows what his strengths are

Earlier in the season, Jamie Carragher suggested that Palhinha’s shortcomings in possession are why no other big club wanted him.

However, the 30-year-old Tottenham midfielder is clear in his mind about what his biggest strengths are and insists that he will not change the way he plays.

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Speaking in the Jogo Pelo Jogo podcast, Palhinha said: “I am a player who likes to defend, to win duels, to help the team without the ball. I know sometimes I can make fouls or get yellow cards, but it is part of my game.“I will not change that, because it is what makes me the player I am.”

“I always try to give balance to the team, to be in the right position and help my teammates. My job is to be focused, to close spaces and to be ready for the moments when the team needs me.”

Palhinha opens up on Premier League’s unique challenges

The midfielder, who is on loan from Bayern Munich, looks made for English football, given his aggression, physicality and his competitive edge.

That is demonstrated by the fact that Palhinha often tops the charts for tackles in the English top-flight, and he admitted that one cannot afford to switch off while playing a Premier League game.

Sweden boss Graham Potter has provided a concerning update on the rehabilitation of Tottenham’s long-term injury absentee Dejan Kulusevski.

The injury situation is now starting to look better for Tottenham, who could have just seven absentees for their clash against Nottingham Forest this Sunday.

Two medium-term absentees, Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie, made their return in the 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid, with both players coming on as substitutes.

Bergvall’s return will please the Sweden boss ahead of his side’s upcoming World Cup playoffs, but that is bad news regarding the midfielder’s Tottenham teammate.

Dejan Kulusevski injury update will frustrate Tottenham fans

Kulusevski has not kicked a ball since suffering a knee injury back in May of last year, and there is no sign yet of the attacking midfielder in training.

When asked last month, Graham Potter was still hopeful that Kulusevski could play a part in Sweden’s World Cup playoffs, but he has now provided some bad news on the 25-year-old’s recovery.

When asked about the Tottenham star, Potter told Fotbollskanalen: “Dejan is making progress but not as quickly as we would have liked.”

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That is the last thing that Spurs fans would have wanted to hear regarding a player who is nearing a full 12 months on the sidelines.

Tudor may be boosted by return of three Spurs stars

Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to return to the pitch in April, and their additions to the squad would undoubtedly give Tudor a lot more options in the final run-in.

In fact, Tudor revealed on Friday that Kudus could return in the next 10 days, while Bentancur is edging closer, and even James Maddison could still play again this season.

Cristian Romero has directly responded to the speculation linking him with an exit from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Speculation continues to run rife about Romero’s future, even though he only signed a new contract and became Spurs captain last summer.

The Argentine has publicly expressed his discontent with the Tottenham hierarchy’s decisions, and naturally, there have been suggestions that this could be his final year in North London.

Romero is reportedly of interest to some of the biggest clubs in Europe, and the centre-back has now directly responded to the rumours over his future.

Cristian Romero refuses to close the door on a Tottenham exit

Some outlets have suggested over recent weeks that Spurs are coming around to the idea of cashing in on Romero this summer.

The 27-year-old has now spoken about his fondness for the Lilywhites and insisted that he is focused on ensuring their Premier League survival, but he failed to commit his future to the club.

When asked about the speculation, Romero told Ole: “The truth is, I’m focused on the situation we’re in. I have a lot of respect and affection for the club, and I want to finish the season in the best way possible.”

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When pressed on whether a summer move is a possibility, the World Cup winner said: “We’ll see later, but the most important thing now is to recharge.”

Diego Simeone has publicly expressed his admiration for Romero

Atletico Madrid are allegedly preparing to pounce on Romero if he becomes available in the summer after having their advances for the defender knocked back last summer.

Ahead of his side’s Champions League second leg clash against Tottenham earlier this week, Diego Simone publicly expressed his admiration for Romero as a player and as a person.

Tim Sherwood has revealed what he expects Tottenham Hotspur to do this summer as some of their best players are being eyed by the biggest clubs in Europe.

Reports indicate that there could be a mass exodus from Spurs if they get relegated this season, but the fear is that the Lilywhites would have their best players poached even if they stay up.

The likes of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are expected to be highly sought-after this summer, and the North Londoners may have a hard time convincing those players that they can fulfil their ambitions at N17.

Spurs’ young gems such as Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray are also being eyed by big clubs, but one former Tottenham midfielder has made a confident prediction.

Tim Sherwood makes Tottenham transfer claim when asked about Dejan Kulusevski’s future

It was put to Tim Sherwood that Liverpool could do with the signing of Dejan Kulusevski, who has been sidelined with injury since last summer.

The former Spurs boss does believe that the likes of Kulusevski could be poached if the Lilywhites go down, but he expects Spurs to fight to keep their best players if they stay up.

Sherwood told NewBetting Offers: “Could Dejan Kulusevski be picked up by Liverpool? He’s almost become a better player while he hasn’t been playing, because everyone talks about how much they’re missing him. Let’s not forget he was part of the team who finished 17th last year.

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“All of those players who have been injured finished 17th last year. They’re not world-beaters, are they? They may help you with numbers, bringing them in like James Maddison as well. I love Maddison, he’s a very good player. Gives them something different. Kulusevski as well, I really like him.

“Someone might come and cherry-pick a couple of Tottenham players, but I think Tottenham would resist it. They would definitely resist it if they’re in the Premier League. They might not be able to if they’re in the Championship, which is worrying.”

Spurs are planning to make big changes if they stay up

Several sources have claimed that Tottenham are prepared to undertake an ambitious rebuild of their squad if they stay up this season.

It has been suggested that Spurs are also ready to remove their restrictive salary cap in order to compete for the elite talent in the transfer market.

However, for those plans to materialise, Tottenham would first have to avoid relegation, which appears a distinct possibility with eight league games left.

Luka Vuskovic may not have joined Tottenham Hotspur were it not for the loose lips of one of his family members.

Spurs signed Vuskovic from Hajduk Split when he was just 16 years of age, and that now appears as an inspired move, given his transformation since then.

The youngster who turned 19 last month is now considered to be one of the best young centre-backs in the world, with the Tottenham centre-back’s value skyrocketing this season in light of his exploits on loan at Hamburg.

However, if it were not for a unique set of accidents, the teenager would be at one of the biggest clubs in the world right now instead of Spurs.

Luka Vuskovic almost joined Real Madrid before Tottenham came calling

It has now been revealed by Hamburger Abendblatt (as relayed by Sport Witness) that Vuskovic was set for a move to Real Madrid from Hajduk Split a couple of years ago.

The defender, his brother Mario, his mother, and his agent had met with Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric ahead of a switch to Los Blancos.

It is revealed that ‘everything was poised’ for the Croatian defender to move to the Spanish capital after Madrid offered an initial €6m (£5.1m) plus €6m in bonuses for the youngster.

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However, one of Vuskovic’s family members and a lawyer, Tomislav Kasalo, leaked the information about Madrid’s interest at a pub in Split, with the information reaching super agent Pini Zahavi.

Zahavi secured the centre-back as a client and worked out a plan to block the move after securing Spurs’ offer, with Kasalo convincing the Vuskovic family about the transfer.

Vuskovic could leave Spurs without playing a single game

It has been widely reported that Vuskovic is on the radar of many of Europe’s biggest clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, following his brilliant showing for HSV so far.

It has been suggested that the centre-back is not keen on returning to Spurs at the end of the campaign, given the Lilywhites’ current predicament at the bottom end of the table.

Xavi Simons has issued a rallying cry ahead of the relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest on Sunday as Tottenham Hotspur look to register their first Premier League win of 2026.

The Spurs squad has looked devoid of confidence for a while now, but things have changed over the last few days.

They will now go into the big clash on Sunday with momentum after picking up a draw against Liverpool and beating Atletico Madrid in the second leg.

Igor Tudor has said he has seen big signs of improvement in Tottenham’s last two performances, and the Croat, who was under immense pressure until last week, would hope that his players can replicate the performance they produced on Wednesday.

A player who starred in the 3-2 win over Atletico has now revealed how he and his teammates are approaching the remaining league games.

Xavi Simons insists every game is a final for Tottenham

Xavi Simons netted his first brace for Tottenham on Wednesday, thriving in his favourite number ten role, and the Dutchman will hope that he has shown enough to make the position his own for the time being.

The attacking midfielder stressed the importance of building on the momentum Spurs have, insisting that every game left is a final for the club.

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Xavi told Spurs Play: “Now, every game is a final for us. Not only Sunday, but it starts on Sunday and we have to keep this momentum. I think it’s really good from tonight, and we have to bring on Sunday that energy as well. If the energy, the passion and the desire to win is there, we will win.”

Xavi urges Spurs fans to get behind the team against Forest

Spurs have struggled at home domestically since the start of 2025, but they will take confidence from the performance they produced against Atletico in front of their supporters.

Xavi admitted that the players are ‘grateful’ for the Tottenham faithful’s support and urged them to do their part to push the team on against Forest.

When asked about the role that the fans can play on Sunday, the Netherlands international responded: “We know every game that we’re playing at home, how important it is. Of course, things didn’t go the way we wanted this season, but I’m really grateful for the way they’re trying to help us. What I would say to them is, please try to help us in the next game.”

Tim Sherwood has revealed whether he thinks Harry Kane would be open to a fairytale return to Tottenham Hotspur one day.

Tottenham have a first refusal option on their former striker, giving the club the right to match any bids that arrive for the forward.

Reports indicate that Spurs are hoping to pull on Kane’s heartstrings by selling the prospect of a fairytale return to N17, but it remains to be seen if that would appeal to the striker.

Tottenham’s record goalscorer has played down talks of leaving Bayern Munich, and has suggested that he could stay in Bavaria beyond the end of the season.

Tim Sherwood reveals if Harry Kane would return to Tottenham

Tim Sherwood has now revealed that he has spoken to the England captain about his plans, and the striker is clear about one thing.

Kane will only return to the Premier League if it is to compete for major honours, having developed a taste for silverware in Bavaria.

Sherwood told NewBetting Offers: “Harry Kane will only come back to win. When I’ve had conversations with Harry, he said he’ll only return to the Premier League if it’s a club he feels can win it. Because he’s been used to that now. He’s going to win again this season by the looks of it.

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“He’s still got a little bit of work to do, but he’s enjoying it. The fact that he’s actually getting rewarded for his efforts. He’s always been rewarded individually, but you play football to win trophies with your teammates and that is what he’s experiencing at the moment. I just think he will want to continue with that if he possibly can once he decides he wants to come back to the UK.”

Sherwood suggests Kane can fire Man United to the title

Man United have also been credited with an interest in Kane, and Sherwood believes that Tottenham fans should understand the striker’s decision if he does go to Old Trafford.

The former Spurs boss suggested that the 32-year-old would be a game-changing signing for the Red Devils and could even deliver them a Premier League title.

Sherwood added: “Kane to Man Utd? I think I would understand it if I was a Tottenham fan. If I was a Tottenham fan, he’s gone over to Germany, won two titles or maybe three if he stays there for another season, which looks likely.

“It depends on where Tottenham are at that moment in time. Then, forget Manchester United, but he’s not going to Arsenal, is he? He’s not going to Arsenal and I very much doubt he would ever go to Chelsea as well. So, he’s not really kicking them when they’re down that much.

“It would still hurt if he’s come back to these shores and doesn’t play in their shirt again, which I’m sure he would love to, but they need to be able to win. He needs to feel that the club can win for him to be able to do that.

“I mean, he’s almost broken Alan Shearer’s record and he would want to have his eyes set on that. In a team that never won anything, imagine him in a team that actually wins something. I mean, he’d probably do it in double quick time. I can’t imagine United winning the title at the moment, so it’s difficult. Can I imagine them winning the title with Harry Kane? Yeah.”

Mathys Tel has revealed what the feeling is among the Tottenham Hotspur squad as they look to save the club’s Premier League status with eight games left.

Until last week, the concern among Spurs fans was that the club was sleepwalking towards relegation.

There was even speculation suggesting that Tottenham were considering sacking Igor Tudor, but their last two performances and results have not only bought the Croat some time but have also injected some optimism into the club.

One youngster has now reflected on how the disastrous season has impacted the relationships in the Spurs dressing room, and what the players are thinking ahead of the final run-in.

Mathys Tel is confident about Tottenham’s survival chances after dressing room talks

Tel has revealed that there has been constant dialogue inside the Tottenham dressing room during the period of crisis and insists that something has now changed among the squad.

The forward stressed the togetherness at the club and is confident that they can move away from the relegation zone.

When asked what has changed at Tottenham over the last week, the Frenchman said (via The Mirror): “I think conversation in the dressing room. After every loss we just keep talking to each other and something changed. I would say we are together, we are more and more together.

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“We are talking because maybe before we didn’t speak enough. But now with the situation we talk more, more, more, more, more, and we are more about the details. So, you know, in football details make the difference and now I’m very happy about this difference.

“We’re together. We’re just a team now. A team. And I can feel it. We felt it also against Atletico. So, yeah, keep going. Of course we believe, we believe. We have to believe, and we will do it. I believe we will do it. I trust my teammates, I trust the manager, I trust everybody. If we stick together, if we show that we will do it together, we will do it.”

Tel claims Spurs proved a point against Atletico Madrid

The former Bayern Munich man believes that Tottenham proved to themselves and others on Wednesday that they can trouble top sides when they are at their best.

Tel insisted that Spurs showed a ‘great mentality’ against Atletico and admitted that the performance has lifted spirits in the squad.

When asked what the significance of the win on Wednesday was, the 20-year-old said: “It means that we can be a big team. We can show to every team that it’s not easy to play against us. So, yeah, we showed a big, big, big mentality against Atletico Madrid.

“I would say we’re happy, but we’re still not happy because we didn’t win both games. But the second game was a big performance from us. We showed a great mentality. Something different than the first game.

“So that means a lot for us because it showed that we can play well, we can give everything for the club, for the team. So I would say I’m happy about the performance from the team.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a spell without Guglielmo Vicario, with upcoming fixtures set to test Antonin Kinsky between the sticks.

Guglielmo Vicario’s absence could be an impactful one, with the Italian set to miss around a month of action this season – albeit mainly across the international break.

It has been reported that Vicario is set to undergo surgery for a hernia, with the procedure expected to take place next week. This means he could still play for Spurs against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

The Italian will then miss the international break with Italy over the next few weeks, as rehabilitation has been scheduled with Tottenham’s medical team.

Tottenham fixtures Antonin Kinsky could play during Guglielmo Vicario absence

With Vicario out for around a month for Tottenham, Antonin Kinsky is expected to be the man Igor Tudor will turn to. The Czech international has featured just three times this season, with all appearances coming in cup competitions.

His last outing, however, was one to forget, with Kinsky making two high-profile mistakes in the Champions League, which led to am embarassing 16th minute substitution.

Tudor remained certain that Kinsky would still feature for Tottenham this season, and with Vicario out, that is more or less guaranteed.

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The fixtures Kinsky could be set to start in during Vicario’s absence are listed below:

There is a chance that Vicario could return before the Wolves game.

Spurs outlook as Vicario absence impacts fixtures

Vicario is expected to play through the pain and feature for Spurs against Forest this weekend before undergoing surgery.

That is massive for Tottenham as they hope to keep their Premier League survival hope alive. This weekend’s clash against Nottingham Forest is a big six-pointer for Spurs in the context of their season.

Defeat here could well send them into the relegation zone, while a win could see them open up a four-point buffer between themselves and 18th place.