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Tottenham are eyeing a move for a Leeds United star, but Aston Villa could now complicate the Lilywhites’ attempts to land the centre-back.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will no doubt be excited by the brand of football set to be introduced under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

The former Brighton boss is renowned for his attractive style of play, built on quick combinations, baiting the press, and confidently playing out from the back.

However, De Zerbi has already suggested that implementing those principles will take time, but if Spurs can avoid the drop this season, the next campaign could see his philosophy fully take shape.

Tottenham target Pascal Struijk transfer as Cristian Romero’s future is uncertain

TeamTalk are now reporting that Spurs have set their sights on Leeds United left-footed centre-back Pascal Struijk, who is astute when playing out from the back.

In De Zerbi’s first training session, there was an emphasis on quick one-touch, two-touch play as he drilled his players in rondos.

There is a clear need for players to be comfortable on the ball in the new Spurs manager system, and Struijk is one player who could fit that mould, given his technical ability.

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Tottenham have long held an interest in Struijk; however, this time it is understood they are particularly keen on the centre-back as they risk losing Cristian Romero – who is attracting interest from elsewhere.

Spurs face competition from Aston Villa and Newcastle United in pursuit of Pascal Struijk

While Spurs have been credited with interest, they are not favourites to secure the services of the Leeds United man.

It is claimed that Aston Villa are the most serious of all the contenders ahead of the summer window, with Unai Emery’s side preparing a determined pursuit as they are keen to add technical quality and depth to their defence. Newcastle United are also interested in the centre-back as they too aim to bolster their defensive ranks.

It is further explained that Villa might look to begin their offer from £25 million, given Struijk has just one year left on his contract; however, any successful bid will likely involve further negotiation, given Leeds’ valuation.

Tottenham Hotspur now face a blow in their pursuit of Bart Verbruggen, with Bayern Munich’s plans threatening to disrupt a potential summer move.

Tottenham Hotspur may have to brace themselves for a couple of big outgoings in the summer transfer window.

The extent of the exodus will depend on whether Spurs maintain their Premier League status, given their relegation fight this season.

Dropping down to the Championship will have severe financial ramifications for Tottenham, and their desperate signing of Roberto De Zerbi represents how much they want to remain in the English top flight.

Tottenham target Bart Verbruggen’s transfer could be impacted by Bayern Munich move

The goalkeeping department for Tottenham is one area that could be addressed in the summer transfer window.

De Zerbi’s former goalkeeping staff have already opened up on what the Italian demands from his goalkeepers and how crucial the position is in his tactical setup.

Those comments have only cast further doubt on Guglielmo Vicario’s future. The Italian is not the greatest with the ball at his feet, while Antonin Kinsky will be looking to impress against Sunderland should Vicario’s hernia surgery prevent him from starting.

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TeamTalk are now reporting that Spurs’ attempt to land Brighton number one Bart Verbruggen, who has worked with De Zerbi in the past, could be scuppered.

That is because Bayern Munich are showing interest, with the German giants viewing the 23-year-old as a Manuel Neuer replacement.

Neuer is 40, and his contract is set to expire this summer, when he could also retire. Should he depart, the German champions will turn to the Premier League to secure Verbruggen.

Spurs face Guglielmo Vicario exit this summer

Spurs do not just have to worry about Bayern, with Newcastle United also in the race to sign Bart Verbruggen this summer.

Given the interest in the Dutch shot-stopper, this is one transfer saga to keep an eye on, but it is one battle Tottenham will not want to lose.

We reported earlier in the week that Guglielmo Vicario has given a ‘yes’ to join Inter Milan in the summer. The Serie A side has long shown interest in Vicario, and the feeling is that a move in the summer is very likely.

Tottenham Hotspur are already laying the groundwork for a key summer move, with early contact made for a £38.5m former Norwich City star.

It will be interesting to see how Tottenham Hotspur go about their transfer business in the next couple of seasons under Roberto De Zerbi.

We already know that the former Brighton manager often wants his way in the transfer market, and he could quickly become dissatisfied when his club does not match his ambition.

So far, Spurs are understood to be ready to build with De Zerbi, having handed him a five-year contract – one that should keep him in north London until 2031.

Tottenham transfer talks for Gabriel Sara gather pace

CaughtOffside are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur have looked to position themselves as favourites for the potential transfer of Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara this summer.

Sara has previously featured in the Premier League during his time with Norwich City. He is capable of operating in both central and attacking midfield roles and has already registered nine goal involvements this season.

Spurs have now made initial contact with those close to Sara to register their interest, with the 26-year-old understood to be keen on a move back to the Premier League.

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Gabriel Sara transfer fee and stance amid Spurs interest

A fee in the region of €45m (£38.5m) is seen as a fair price for the midfielder, whom Galatasaray are not keen to let go.

However, it is unclear if Tottenham will look to do business at that price range, even though they have started to explore a deal for the former Norwich City man.

The feeling around those involved is reported to be positive, especially with Sara said to be keen on returning to England, even if it means sacrificing Champions League football at Galatasaray for a club like Spurs, who will not be in Europe next season.

However, should Tottenham fail to beat the drop, they could miss out on the midfielder altogether.

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to a young Brazilian to solve their issues up front this summer, ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first season in charge.

It may be too early to predict which players De Zerbi would want replaced in the summer, given that the Italian just walked through the door.

However, one would expect to see wholesale changes to the Spurs’ forward line, which has looked extremely lacking in firepower.

Top-class number nines are not easy to find in the current climate, and tend to cost a premium, but the Lilywhites could turn to Saudi Arabia for a solution.

Tottenham have closely tracked Marcos Leonardo ahead of the summer

A couple of days ago, it was reported that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Al-Hilal striker Marcos Leonardo, who has scored 44 goals in 72 appearances for the Saudi Pro League side since his move from Benfica back in 2024.

Spurs are said to believe he could ‘permanently close the clinical void left’ by Harry Kane. Now Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte has now also reported on the Lilywhites’ interest in the 22-year-old.

The report says that Flamengo and Sao Paulo have already had advances for Leonardo knocked back recently, and European clubs are now tracking the situation ahead of the summer.

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Prime among this is Tottenham Hotspur, who have monitored the young centre-forward ‘for months’ and have been impressed by his steady output.

The report adds that the former Benfica man’s ‘availability’ is one of the most important factors for Tottenham, which suggests that the Lilywhites may be prioritising signing players who do not tend to get injured.

Leonardo will not come cheap for Spurs

RTI Esporte suggest that Al-Hilal do not see the Brazilian striker as a central part of their plans and are open to cashing in on him.

However, the Saudi club may not just want to recover their initial investment on Leonardo, but may also be looking for a profit.

The report asserts that Simone Inzaghi’s side could demand around €65m (£55m) for the Santos academy graduate’s services.

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping their eye on a highly-rated £70m striker, who faces an uncertain future at a table-topping club.

We could potentially see some big changes being made to the Tottenham forward line, which has failed to fire to the expected degree this season.

Richarlison is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, while sources suggest that Spurs will not look to purchase Randal Kolo Mauni at the end of his loan spell.

The Lilywhites are now ready to turn their attention to a Portuguese centre-forward, who has found regular starts hard to come by this season.

Tottenham are exploring a move for PSG star Goncalo Ramos

TEAMtalk have now claimed that Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos has emerged as a possible target for Tottenham Hotspur after falling down Luis Enrique’s pecking order at PSG.

The 24-year-old, who the Parisians paid £70m to sign from Benfica back in 2023, has started just over a third of the club’s Ligue 1 games this season.

Spurs are being kept informed of Ramos’ availability and could enter the race for his signature this summer, with the PSG star open to testing himself in England.

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Chelsea and Newcastle United have been long-term admirers of the Portugal international and are positioning themselves for a summer assault.

Is Ramos likely to leave PSG this summer?

The interest in Ramos is not restricted to the Premier League, with TEAMtalk revealing that AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are all keeping an eye on the striker.

The report claims that the former Benfica man’s lack of game time has now led to ‘a growing acceptance’ from the player’s camp that he does not have a long-term future in Paris.

With interest in Ramos building, it is suggested that the coming weeks could be crucial in determining where he ends up in the summer.

Football finance expert Stefan Borsen expects Tottenham Hotspur to be forced into some tough wage decisions this summer if they get relegated.

The Spurs hierarchy have now made their final throw of the dice in their attempts to secure the club’s Premier League status, handing Roberto De Zerbi a five-year contract.

De Zerbi has said he will be in charge of Spurs even if they are in the Championship next term, but he and the club’s leadership will be desperately hoping it does not come to that.

One financial expert sees major difficulties ahead for the Lilywhites if they do fail to stay in the top-flight.

Tottenham will have to significantly reduce their wage bill if they are relegated

According to reports, Daniel Levy inserted a relegation clause in every Tottenham player’s contract, which will see many of their salaries cut down by as much as 50 per cent if the club goes down.

However, despite this, Borson believes that Spurs will have to get rid of many of their high earners if they find themselves in the Championship. Last season, Tottenham paid £256m in player wages.

He told Football Insider: “We know there are relegation clauses that mean that the wages are lower. The question then is what players are going to leave and where does the wage bill go? I would think they’ll try and get the wage bill down to let’s say £100m.

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“That is still ample to get out of the Championship. But of course, it looks very different from what they have today. A lot of their better players, or the players they perceive to be the better players probably will leave.”

Spurs expected to face a major drop in matchday income if they get relegated

Tottenham’s commercial and broadcast income will take a big hit if they are no longer in the Premier League, and Borsen has now said that matchday income will also be significantly reduced.

He believes the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will have to operate at a reduced capacity in the Championship if the ticket prices do not drop drastically.

Borson added: “There will be more home games because you’re in the Championship, so it’s 23 home games, but Lincoln City are a team likely to be in the Championship next season.

“With the best will in the world, you are very unlikely to sell out 62,000 seats, plus all that corporate hospitality at the stadium, for a home game against Lincoln City. You’re just not going to.

“If you do sell it out, your price point is going to have to be lower, so a lot of it will depend on whether Spurs hit the ground running with a very exciting team winning a lot of matches with a much lower cost base.”

Luka Vuskovic has given his clearest response yet to the speculation linking him to a move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

As Spurs Web has previously covered, clubs from around Europe are circling over Tottenham’s best players, as the North London club stand on the brink of the relegation zone, with just seven league games left this term.

It is not just the club’s big-name players who are attracting transfer interest, but also many of their young starlets.

Over recent weeks, several reports have suggested that Luka Vuskovic is on the radar of several elite clubs on the back of his outstanding displays on loan at Hamburg.

Luka Vuskovic says he will be a Tottenham player next season

Some outlets have claimed over recent weeks that Tottenham may cash in on the young defender for £61m this summer, with the Croat potentially set to leave without playing a single competitive game for the Lilywhites.

However, Vuskovic has now refused to discuss the possibility of a summer exit, revealing that he will be a Spurs player again at the end of the season.

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When asked about the speculation linking him with a big-money transfer, the 19-year-old told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: “After this season, I’ll be a Tottenham player again. I have a contract there until 2030.”

The teenager’s physicality is one of his biggest strengths, but he admitted that he is learning the subtlety of defending smartly by improving his positioning.

When asked about his physical style, the Tottenham youngster responded: “It all depends on how the player plays. It can be really tough; it can feel like the defender is trying to destroy a striker, he can inflict some really hard fouls.

“But it can also be completely different, without a foul, even without physical contact. If you defend intelligently, you hardly ever have to go directly into a challenge; you focus more on the space where things can get dangerous. I’m somewhere in between because I’m not as aggressive as some others, although I’d like to be a bit more so. I’m working on that.”

Vuskovic is working hard on his major weakness

Even though the Tottenham youngster has been one of the highest-rated centre-backs across Europe this season, as per WhoScored, he is aware that he is not a complete defender just yet.

Vuskovic admitted that his speed across the ground is his biggest weakness and revealed that he is working hard to improve that part of his game.

The teenager added: “I know my weaknesses. I’ve been training with a private coach for some time now to work on my speed. As a footballer, you don’t have to be a 100 metre sprinter, but a good start definitely helps. And I’m constantly trying to improve my timing in certain situations. I often act on instinct, but some things just take practice.

“There used to be situations I wanted to anticipate. But sometimes I started too early, and sometimes too late. It’s slowly getting better. This is especially key against fast and skilful strikers. If I know I can’t catch my opponent, it can sometimes help if I take a step forward so he’s offside.”

Tottenham legend Heung-min Son delivered a reminder of his enduring quality with a standout display in the United States, catching the eye with a remarkable creative performance.

No doubt Heung-min Son’s final season at Tottenham Hotspur was below par in comparison with the standards he set in previous campaigns.

While Son managed seven goals and provided ten assists in the 24-25 Premier League season, it was clear that the Spurs captain was losing his legs and struggling to cope with the intensity of the league.

As a result, few would have argued against his departure last summer, especially after he captained the side in their historic Europa League triumph in Bilbao, Spain, ending the club’s long trophy drought while cementing his legacy as a Tottenham legend.

Son now plies his trade in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC, and his most recent performance shows that he is still among the best in the division.

Tottenham legend Heung-min Son records four assists in LAFC clash

The Tottenham legend, in Los Angeles FC’s clash against Orlando City, managed an impressive four assists in one half.

He was an instrumental figure in his side’s rampant display, as they ran away with the game, securing a 6-0 win over their opponents.

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Many Tottenham fans will hardly be surprised by this feat from Son, who produced several similar outrageous displays during his time in north London.

Back on September 17, 2022, many Spurs supporters will remember the South Korean’s 13-minute hat-trick against Leicester City after coming off the bench in the 59th minute and scoring three goals between the 73rd and 86th minutes, helping Tottenham to a 6-2 victory.

He is also no stranger to creating goals, with his partnership alongside Harry Kane one of the most lethal in Premier League history, assisting the Tottenham record goalscorer 23 times. Son holds the record for most assists in Spurs history.

You can watch Son’s four assists against Orlando City here:

Heung-min Son still delivering elite numbers in MLS

We have also taken some time to look at the underlying numbers behind Son’s impressive display against Orlando City.

According to FotMob ratings, the 33-year-old was named player of the match, receiving a match-high 9.8 rating. He also managed 35 touches in the 58 minutes he was on the pitch.

He created five chances, two of which were big, had 12 touches in the opposition box, completed three dribbles, and won four of his six duels – highlighting just how complete his performance was in a game where he led the line.

There has been an update regarding Tottenham fan favourite Dele Alli as he steps up his rehabilitation before finding a new club.

The 29-year-old gave Spurs fans some fantastic memories during his seven-year spell at the club, and he continues to be a fan favourite.

Even though it has been four years since his departure, Dele recently admitted that he continues to feel the love of Tottenham fans in all corners of the world.

The attacking midfielder got a fantastic reception at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when he returned as the special guest for last month’s North London derby.

In fact, some Spurs fans have called for the club to hand Dele a short-term contract, given the current injury situation in the Tottenham midfield.

Dele Alli steps up rehabilitation at Tottenham’s training ground

Dele has been pictured at Hotspur Way on multiple occasions over recent months, as the attacking midfielder eyes a return to football.

The 29-year-old has been without a club since departing Como last summer, but the former Tottenham man has admitted that he is keen to get back playing soon.

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It turns out that the Spurs fan favourite is continuing to train at Spurs’ training complex, with an image doing the rounds on social media showing Dele doing some drills at Hotspur Way this week.

Spurs fans will be eagerly waiting to see Dele’s next move

Over the last few months, there have been rumours that Dele has received several contract offers from La Liga clubs.

More recently, it has been reported Dele is allegedly considering a fairytale return to MK Dons, where he first made his name before making the move to Spurs in 2015.

Although some Tottenham fans have called for Spurs to sign the free agent to aid them in their relegation battle, it appears unlikely at the moment. But if the Lilywhites drop down to the Championship, who knows?

Cristian Romero’s father has shared what it will take for his son to be prised away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

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

Some sources have suggested that Cristian Romero’s contract at Spurs has a £52m release clause, which can be activated by three clubs this summer: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Others, such as Fabrizio Romano, have said that Romero’s contract has no such release clause, and the defender only had a gentleman’s agreement with Daniel Levy that he can leave for the previously mentioned figure.

Cristian Romero’s father confirms Tottenham release clause

Whether the 27-year-old’s deal contains a release clause or not, some believe that Romero will leave Tottenham this summer even if the club stay in the Premier League.

His father, Victor Romero, has now revealed that Spurs will consider letting the former Juventus man leave as long as they recoup the money they paid for him.

When asked about the speculation over his son’s future, Victor told Cadena 3: “He has two more years on his contract with Tottenham and a very high release clause. The English club isn’t going to let him go for free; it’s between $50-$70m [£37.8m-£53m]. For me, they’ll want to recover what they invested.”

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Romero’s father would love a Club Atletico Belgrano return

Strangely, there are even rumours doing the rounds in Argentina that the Tottenham defender could return to his boyhood club, Club Atletico Belgrano, where he came through the ranks.

Victor has now said that he would love to see his son return home, but admitted that he does not know where those rumours are coming from.

When asked about the speculation linking Romero with the Cordoba club, his father said: “It’s a bombshell that keeps getting bigger. I hope it’s true; as a Belgrano fan and a father, what more could I want, but I don’t know anything.l Cuti isn’t one to make statements, that’s why it surprises me.

“I don’t know anything, but in football, anything can happen. Today, you might be thinking about being close to your family, and tomorrow, they put together a team to win the championship, and everything changes. I don’t want to lie.”