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Tottenham Hotspur fans will love what James Maddison has just shared regarding his rehabilitation after nearly seven months out of action.

The England international has been out with an ACL injury since last season, and Tottenham have desperately missed both his creativity and leadership.

Igor Tudor revealed a positive update on Maddison two weeks ago, stating that the midfielder has started working with the ball.

There is still uncertainty on whether the Spurs midfielder will play again this season, but the 29-year-old has just taken a major step towards a return.

Video: James Maddison moves into next stage of recovery at Tottenham

The former Leicester City man appears to have crossed an important milestone in his efforts to return to action.

Maddison shared a video on his social media platform showing him working with the ball and taking shots at the goal on the pitches at Hotspur Way.

The Englishman, who appears to be moving very well, wrote on X: “Session 6 months post ACL surgery. Working hard to be back. Video of what it looks like out on Sunday at 6 pm on my YouTube channel.”

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That video dropped on Sunday, showing Maddison back doing some warm-up training drills with a few of the first-team squad earlier this month.

Can Maddison boost Spurs’ survival chances?

Tottenham’s senior players have labelled each one of their seven remaining matches as ‘finals‘, as they desperately try to secure the club’s Premier League status.

With the club having not won a single league game in 2026, they are going to need all the help they can get, and Maddison’s return would certainly come as a big boost.

Even if the attacking midfielder can play a part in the final two or three games of the season, his quality could be the difference between Tottenham staying up and going down.

New reports have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have long been planning for Igor Tudor’s departure, as Roberto De Zerbi talks continue.

The 25/26 season for Tottenham Hotspur has been a rollercoaster ride, as the Europa League winners have struggled to build on their success from last season.

Spurs are on track for back-to-back bottom-half finishes, but this campaign has turned truly dire. Now embroiled in a full-blown relegation scrap, they sit just a single point above the bottom three

Thomas Frank’s first eight months pretty much landed Tottenham in this mess, while Igor Tudor struggled to salvage any part of it.

Tottenham’s Igor Tudor sacking plans revealed after Champions League exit

Tudor left the club on Sunday after a winless domestic run in the Spurs dugout, with focus now turning to Tottenham securing a replacement.

Several managers have been linked in the past few months, but Spurs are yet to announce their third managerial appointment, with Bruno Saltor currently taking charge of training. It is said that Roberto De Zerbi is now the firm favourite to land the Tottenham job.

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A fresh report from journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed that Spurs had been planning well in advance for Igor Tudor’s departure.

It is understood that, although no one specific was lined up, Tottenham felt prepared due to the legwork done dating back to before their Champions League exit.

Spurs left waiting for next move after Igor Tudor exit

Spurs were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid, with the return leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium standing as Tudor’s only win in the north London club’s dugout.

That victory might have bought the Croat some time, but that was dashed as he followed the win with a disappointing 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham’s Igor Tudor’s experiment has blown up in their faces, with the Croatian having a disastrous month and a half at the club after replacing Thomas Frank.

Spurs put an end to Tudor’s misery on Sunday, with the Croat walking away from the North London club after picking up just one point in his five Premier League games in charge.

The former Juventus boss certainly did not enhance his reputation during his short-lived spell at Tottenham, and he is unlikely to get an opportunity in the English top-flight anytime soon.

The Croat, who previously had an impressive record when taking over at crisis clubs, walks away with an unfortunate record.

Where does Igor Tudor spell at Tottenham rank among the briefest in Premier League history?

The Spurs managerial position has been a revolving door over recent years, but the Croat has lasted the shortest of any manager in the club’s history, having just 44 days in charge of the side.

According to Opta Joe, Tudor is just the fifth manager in the history of the Premier League to spend less than 50 days in charge of a club.

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Interestingly, he is only the second quickest head coach to be sacked this season, with former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou lasting only 39 days at Forest earlier this season.

Tudor also isn’t even the fastest Spurs sacking, after Cristian Stellini was let go just 29 days into his tenure.

Roberto De Zerbi set to beat Spurs fan favourites

Reports suggest that Roberto De Zerbi is now the firm favourite to replace Tudor at Spurs.

This comes after some sources had suggested that the Lilywhites could turn to well-loved figures who already know the club well, including Robbie Keane and Harry Redknapp.

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed details for next season’s pre-season tour, including ticketing information and fixtures against Chelsea FC and Auckland FC.

The 26-27 season could look very different for Tottenham Hotspur, who could well be playing in the Championship next campaign.

As it stands, Spurs are at risk of losing their Premier League status given their league standing, where they are in 17th place and a single point above the relegation zone.

Tottenham could also have a new manager in the dugout, depending on whether they beat the drop this term, or on the deal agreed with the head coach they bring in following the departure of Igor Tudor.

Tottenham confirm Auckland tour with Auckland FC pre-season fixture

Many fans of the Lilywhites will be hoping their side can weather the storm this season and make a drastic improvement ahead of the next campaign.

However, regardless of the struggles on the pitch, preparations for the 26-27 season are in full swing, with Tottenham confirming their pre-season tour destination.

It has been announced that the Spurs men’s first team will visit Auckland, New Zealand, to kick off their 2026 pre-season tour.

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The pre-season outing will include a fixture against Auckland FC on Sunday 26 July, kick-off 3.30 pm (local time), at Eden Park as part of the New Zealand International Football Festival.

It was revealed earlier this campaign that a London derby fixture involving Tottenham and Chelsea is scheduled to take place in Sydney – that is indeed a part of next season’s pre-season tour of Australia.

Spurs outline pre-season plans and ticket details

Spurs have also confirmed that members of local Tottenham Hotspur Official Supporters’ Clubs will be given priority access to tickets for the match against Auckland FC via a dedicated pre-sale opening at 10 am on Wednesday, 1 April (local time in Auckland, 10 pm Tuesday, 31 March in the UK).

An exclusive link will be shared for access to tickets, while tickets will go on general sale at 12 pm on Tuesday, 7 April (local time in Auckland, 1 am in the UK) via Ticketek.

The club’s ambassador, Ledley King, announced the trip during a press conference in Auckland, outlining the significance of the visit and what it will offer both the squad and supporters.

He said: “We are excited to be visiting New Zealand for just the second time in our history. The match against Auckland FC will provide a tough test ahead of the new season and a unique opportunity for the Men’s First-Team to play in a new environment and at an incredible venue in Eden Park.

“Our time in Auckland will give us the opportunity to engage with our incredible fanbase in the city, deliver football clinics for young people and celebrate local culture.”

Igor Tudor decided to do something unexpected after being informed by Tottenham Hotspur that his services were no longer required.

The calls to sack Tudor had reached a fever pitch after Tottenham’s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, and the club finally made the inevitable announcement regarding the Croat on Sunday.

The 56-year-old leaves Spurs after just 44 days at the helm, having picked up just one point in his five Premier League games in charge.

Tudor famously guaranteed that Tottenham would survive in his first press conference at the club last month, but he leaves the Lilywhites on the brink of relegation disaster.

Igor Tudor has walked away from Tottenham without a payoff

Tudor signed a five-month contract with Spurs, but the deal has been terminated in just a month and a half.

However, it has now been revealed by talkSPORT’s Alex Crook that Tudor has walked away from the club without a payoff for the remaining time on his deal.

Crook does not make it clear if Tudor is the one who turned down a payoff or if a clause allowed Spurs to sack him without a payoff.

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Spurs want a replacement for Tudor through the door quickly

Bruno Saltor has remained at Tottenham despite Tudor’s exit, and the former Chelsea coach will oversee training at Hotspur day for the time being.

According to Alasdair Gold, Spurs are expected to confirm a replacement for Tudor within the couple of days before their players return from international duty.

The club want the newcomer to have 10 days to work with the squad before they make the trip to Sunderland on April 12.

Alasdair Gold reveals what his sources at Tottenham Hotspur are telling him about the club’s pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi.

It had been reported by several key sources over the last few days that De Zerbi is Tottenham’s dream managerial candidate to replace Igor Tudor.

The Lilywhites have stepped up their pursuit of the Italian earlier today, and it appears that there has been a lot of progress.

Journalist Ben Jacobs reported a few hours ago that De Zerbi is nearing an agreement with Spurs on a five-year deal after the two parties reached a breakthrough.

Tottenham feel they are closing in on Roberto De Zerbi

Alasdair Gold has now revealed that the feeling inside the North London club is that they are ‘closing in’ on the former Brighton boss.

The journalist added that De Zerbi’s style of football was one of the main attractions for Spurs, but he questioned if the Italian would be a viable long-term option, given his own and the club’s history.

Gold wrote on X: “Feeling within Spurs is they’re closing in on their man in Roberto De Zerbi. His football matches how club want to play. Question marks over how quickly he can implement it & reaction to his Greenwood comments. Track record doesn’t scream long term but Spurs rarely do long term.”

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How will Spurs fans react if De Zerbi’s appointment is confirmed?

Several Tottenham fan groups have already raised their voice against the idea of De Zerbi’s appointment, given his comments about Mason Greenwood. They have alleged that the Italian’s appointment will reflect poorly on the North London club’s values.

If De Zerbi does arrive through the door at N17, he may thus have some work to do to win over the Tottenham faithful.

Two reliable journalists have shared a key detail about the generous contract that Tottenham Hotspur have offered to Roberto De Zerbi.

It emerged earlier today that De Zerbi is now edging close to agreeing a deal to become the next Tottenham head coach.

The information came from Ben Jacobs, who explained that the Italian had initially informed Spurs that he wanted to wait until the summer.

However, De Zerbi allegedly became more receptive to the Lilywhites after the club offered him a five-year contract.

Tottenham ready to make Roberto De Zerbi one of the highest-paid Premier League managers

The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke is now reporting that Tottenham have not only offered a long-term deal to the former Brighton boss but also a lucrative one.

He says that Spurs’ proposal to De Zerbi involves a ‘significant financial package’ which would make the Italian one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League. At the moment, that title goes to the likes of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

However, Pitt-Brooke confirms that even though Spurs are ‘pushing’ to appoint the 46-year-old, there is no agreement between the two parties at the moment.

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Fabrizio Romano reveals latest on Spurs’ pursuit of De Zerbi

Romano has also shared very similar information on Tottenham’s pursuit of the former Seagulls boss.

He says that Tottenham’s five-year contract offer to De Zerbi includes a ‘top salary’, with the Italian’s camp currently in discussion with the London club’s hierarchy.

Romano wrote on X: “Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham, in regular contact since yesterday to try find an agreement and get the deal done. Five-year contract ready with top salary, with RDZ and his camp in discussions with Spurs. It’s always been the priority; despite links with Dyche & more names.”

There has been a big announcement regarding Tottenham fan favourite and former academy coach, Jermain Defoe, as the Lilywhites go about finding a successor to Igor Tudor.

The Spurs hierarchy is under huge pressure as they face what could be an era-defining decision for the club.

The Lilywhites have just seven games to save their season, and another mistake could result in the club being relegated for the first time in nearly half a century.

There have been suggestions that fan favourites, such as Glenn Hoddle, Harry Redknapp and Chris Hughton, were potential options at Spurs, but another Tottenham legend is no longer an option.

Tottenham idol Jermain Defoe accepts first managerial role

Jermain Defoe is not only idolised for his goalscoring exploits across his two spells at Tottenham during his playing career, but he also previously served as an academy coach at Hotspur Way.

It is unclear whether the 43-year-old’s name was ever discussed by the Spurs hierarchy as a potential interim or assistant, but he is no longer an option for the club.

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This is because Defoe has now been announced as the head coach of Woking FC, who play in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, in what is the former Tottenham man’s first foray into management.

Another Spurs striker was considered as a Tudor replacement

While there have not been any reports suggesting that Defoe was on Tottenham’s wishlist, one of the Englishman’s striker partners at Spurs does appear to have interested the North Londoners.

Some outlets have claimed that Robbie Keane is being considered as an option to replace Igor Tudor on the back of the Irishman’s impressive work over the last two years at Ferencvaros. Sources have suggested that Keane would only leave Ferencvaros if Tottenham offer him a permanent role.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now broken some huge news regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi.

On Sunday, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Tottenham are continuing to work hard on bringing De Zerbi through the door after parting ways with Thomas Frank.

Romano revealed that the Italian is the Lilywhites’ dream managerial target, but some sources suggested that the former Brighton boss may not have the appetite to take charge of a relegation battle at Spurs.

Tottenham were expecting a final answer from De Zerbi today, and they now appear to have got an answer.

Roberto De Zerbi is close to reaching an agreement with Tottenham

Ben Jacobs has now revealed that the temperamental Italian is now edging close to becoming the next Tottenham head coach.

The journalist explained that De Zerbi had initially informed Spurs that he wanted to wait until the summer, but there has now been a breakthrough in talks.

The North London club have now offered him a five-year contract, which has made the 46-year-old more open to accepting the job.

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Jacobs wrote on X: “Roberto De Zerbi is now close to an agreement with Spurs following a breakthrough in talks. Five-year contract on offer. De Zerbi had told Spurs last week he wanted to wait until summer, but a lucrative long-term deal has made him open to taking the job now.”

De Zerbi’s appointment may not go down well with some Spurs fans

Multiple Tottenham fan groups have launched online campaigns to stop Spurs from appointing De Zerbi, given the Italian’s controversial past.

This stems from De Zerbi’s comments on Mason Greenwood, who moved to Marseille in 2024, two years after the forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, before the charges were dropped due to the withdrawal of key witnesses.

The fan groups suggested De Zerbi’s comments about Greenwood ‘raise serious questions about his judgement and leadership’, and felt that his appointment would not send a good signal about Tottenham’s values as a club.

Tottenham are closing in on a key moment in their managerial search, with a decision expected imminently from Roberto De Zerbi following the latest round of talks.

In the last few hours following Igor Tudor’s departure from north London, Tottenham Hotspur’s focus has turned to securing the services of a new manager.

It is understood that Tottenham’s search is not expected to go on for too long, with a short timeline fixed by Spurs for them to wrap up their managerial appointment.

Roberto De Zerbi is currently the favourite for the vacant managerial role, and Tottenham have been working around the clock to secure the former Brighton man’s signature.

Tottenham await Roberto De Zerbi response after contract talks

It has been explained that Tottenham are now proposing a long-term contract with huge relegation clauses in their attempt to sign De Zerbi.

The Italian is said to be considering the offer, while Spurs are hopeful that their latest proposal will be accepted by the former Brighton manager.

The Telegraph has now revealed that De Zerbi is set to inform Tottenham later on Monday whether he is prepared to take over as their new head coach immediately, after positive talks on Sunday.

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Long before now, the 44-year-old has preferred a role later in the summer, but Spurs are now pushing to bring him in immediately, with talks still ongoing.

Spurs keep Sean Dyche option amid uncertainty

Should the Italian not agree to the new proposal, Tottenham can still turn to Sean Dyche as he remains on their radar.

However, any deal with the former Everton boss is expected to be an interim one, which will see him take charge until the end of the season.

Spurs’ potential proposal, though, does not align with what Dyche is demanding if he is to come into the dugout in north London.

Time is of the essence for Tottenham, who are at risk of relegation to the Championship, making it crucial to get their next manager through the door quickly.