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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.”

Roberto De Zerbi’s first press conference as Tottenham Hotspur manager is set to offer further insight into his plans, with several key topics expected to dominate proceedings. Here are the five questions we expect to get answers to.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are slowly getting a feel for what life under Roberto De Zerbi could be like, with the club sharing behind-the-scenes footage in recent weeks.

We got a glimpse into De Zerbi’s first training session as Tottenham boss, where the former Brighton manager looked to place much emphasis on one-touch and two-touch football as he works to implement a possession-based style of play.

De Zerbi has also since given his first interview as Spurs manager, providing fans with insight into what they can expect from his time in north London.

The new boss’ next agenda will be to face journalists from the media, who could well press him with further questions, and we have now highlighted some we would love to hear answers to.

De Zerbi’s appointment as Tottenham manager was not universally welcomed, largely due to his past comments on Mason Greenwood during his time at Olympique de Marseille.

The club ensured those remarks were addressed, with the Italian issuing an apology and making it clear he does not tolerate abuse of any kind.

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That represents a positive first step in winning over sections of the fanbase, particularly after backlash from three supporters’ groups who opposed his appointment.

However, the issue is unlikely to disappear entirely, and he could face further questions in his first press conference outside of the club. It will be vital if he provides more reassurance about this topic.

It is standard practice for managers to provide fitness updates in pre-match press conferences, and Spurs fans will be particularly eager to hear the latest on Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined for close to 100 days.

Before Igor Tudor departed, he suggested Kudus could return after the international break, but the winger was absent from recent training footage.

There is every chance De Zerbi will be asked directly about his condition, with hopes that there has been no setback in his recovery.

No more fresh injury concerns after the international break

We are now in the crunch stage of the season, where every game carries huge importance for Tottenham, who remain locked in a full-on relegation battle.

As such, Spurs simply cannot afford to lose any players, given how crucial each league fixture has become.

There was a case for recalling some players early from international duty – similar to Arsenal -although it made little difference for the Gunners, who crashed out of the FA Cup and saw their quadruple hopes ended.

Tottenham now have their players back from the internationals, and the hope will be that when De Zerbi provides a full injury update, there are no fresh concerns following the break.

Pape Matar Sarr, however, appears to have picked up a knock while away, though it is hoped to be nothing serious.

It is common for coaches to bring members of their backroom staff with them when taking on a new role. That was the case with Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor during their time in the Tottenham dugout.

However, with De Zerbi, there has been little information regarding his backroom team, despite it being well known that he works with a sizeable staff.

Nesta is one De Zerbi wants amongst his backroom team, but it is claimed that the new Spurs boss will not be able to bring the centre-back along to north London.

We have also already heard from De Zerbi’s former goalkeeping coach, who offered some insight into how the 46-year-old wants his goalkeepers to play, and given how vital backroom staff are, more clarity is expected when he speaks in his first press conference.

What are Roberto De Zerbi’s plans in Spurs’ relegation fight?

Roberto De Zerbi and everyone linked with Tottenham Hotspur are fully focused on the fight to remain in the Premier League this season.

The Italian represents a different approach, with Spurs opting against a pragmatic appointment and instead looking to attack their way out of this relegation scrap.

Several former players have questioned whether that is the right strategy at this stage of the campaign, and it is a view many supporters will share.

De Zerbi has already admitted that implementing his principles will take time, which could point towards a blend of attacking intent and defensive solidity in the short term – it remains to be seen how that balance is struck.

He is also likely to face further questions on his approach to the run-in, his confidence in avoiding relegation, and whether he has been impressed by his players in training so far.

Sandro has teased Tottenham fans regarding a potential return to the North London club as Roberto De Zerbi goes about finalising his backroom staff.

The former Spurs midfielder, who is affectionately known as ‘the beast’ by the Lilywhites faithful, has been one of the go-to men for information on De Zerbi since the Italian’s appointment.

The 37-year-old served as the captain at Benevento under the former Brighton boss, and Sandro is convinced that De Zerbi is the perfect fit for Tottenham.

The former Spurs midfielder believes the current Tottenham squad will love working with De Zerbi, and he has now thrown a big hint about a possible reunion.

Sandro throws a major hint regarding Tottenham return

There have been rumours doing the rounds that the Brazilian will be part of the Italian’s coaching set-up at Hotspur Way.

In fact, when asked directly about it a couple of days ago, Sandro refused to rule out a possible return to Tottenham, revealing that the fans will discover the answer soon.

The Spurs fan favourite has now taken to social media to post an image of the club’s crest from the Hotspur Way training ground, and many supporters will undoubtedly see this as confirmation that Sandro is indeed set to return to the club.

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Why Sando would be a great asset to De Zerbi at Spurs

De Zerbi needs someone on his staff who understands what it means to play for the club, and Sandro may be the best fit, given the pair’s past relationship.

The midfielder is also one of the most popular players to have played for the club across the last couple of decades, and his addition to the Italian’s coaching staff will help get a lot of supporters onside.

Thomas Frank’s next managerial move could come quickly after his Tottenham Hotspur exit, with a big Premier League vacancy on the cards.

Thomas Frank’s time in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout was rather brief, with the Dane dismissed after eight months despite signing a three-year contract last summer.

It never worked out for Frank at Spurs, with results not going his way alongside a falling out with fans, which ultimately led to his sacking.

That marked the first time the Dane has been sacked from a job, but he now appears to be gearing up for his next management challenge.

Thomas Frank could swap Tottenham for Crystal Palace

Frank is a free agent and can now begin talks with clubs in need of a manager. Football Insider has now revealed that, at the moment, the former Spurs boss is the favourite to land the Crystal Palace job.

Oliver Glasner, who was linked with the Tottenham job before Frank was appointed manager, is set to depart Selhurst Park this summer when his contract expires.

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As such, Frank has been linked with the Palace job, and the Eagles have sounded out the 52-year-old to take over ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

The Dane could reunite with Tottenham’s Europa League hero Brennan Johnson at Palace. However, the Welshman was hardly a regular under Frank, and hasn’t exactly warmed to the Eagles’ set-up yet either.

Spurs spell shows Frank faces a reset at Crystal Palace

While Frank struggled to deal with the pressure at Spurs, it does not necessarily make him a bad manager.

He did have an extremely impressive spell in the Brentford dugout, where he brought stability to the Bees, making them a Premier League constant after earning promotion with them in 2021.

However, his spell at Spurs does show that the Dane perhaps was not ready for such a big job, going from a mid-table club – Brentford – to a club like Tottenham.

He will not be remembered fondly for his spell at Spurs, but he could still do a job at a club like Palace with less pressure.