The Boy Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur signed Archie Gray from Leeds United at the start of the season and the 18-year-old has been outstanding for them so far.

Gray has established himself as an important first player for Tottenham and former Brentford manager Martin Allen believes that top clubs will be coming after him soon. Tottenham paid £30 million for the player when they signed him, but Allen believes that he is worth around £50 million now.

“He’s been absolutely outstanding,” Allen told Tottenham News.

“I thought he’d play as a midfielder but he’s played as a centre back, obviously due to the injuries. He doesn’t get phased by it, he’s such a good player.

“He’s reliable, honest and comes from a great family. I think he’s only going to get better when he moves forward and gets to play in midfield.

“I thought he was a really good signing at £30m, what’s he worth now? I’d set a top target of £50m on him right now but there will be top clubs coming after him no doubt.“

He is certainly one of the best young players at the club right now, and Tottenham will not want to lose him any time soon. It will be interesting to see if they can hold onto him.

Archie Gray has been named Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards 🤩

Congratulations, Archie! 👏 pic.twitter.com/KhwyDs4X1X

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 27, 2025

Gray is capable of operating as a central midfielder, a fullback as well as a central defender. His versatility makes him a unique asset. He is only 18 and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a top class Premier League performer with the right guidance.

Tottenham need to hold onto players like him if they want to build a formidable squad for the future. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. It would not be a surprise if top clubs decided to make a move for him in the future. Tottenham are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification next season and top clubs could look to take advantage of their situation and sign some of their key players.

Tottenham Hotspur are very interested in signing the Feyenoord defender David Hancko at the end of the season.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham and Chelsea are the most interested clubs in securing the services of the 27-year-old central defender. The Dutch outfit have already set the asking price and the Premier League clubs will have to pay £42 million if they want to get the deal done.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay £42 million for the defender at the end of the season. They already have four central defenders at their disposal and signing a young defender in the role of a squad player would be ideal. Hancko will demand regular gametime, and that might not be possible at Tottenham, especially with Cristian Romeo and Micky van de Ven already at the club.

Tottenham signed Kevin Danso in January and they have an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer. It seems unlikely that they will pay a premium for Hancko as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Hancko has proven himself with the Dutch outfit, and there is no doubt that he is good enough for the Premier League. He has shown his qualities in the Champions League as well.

The 27-year-old defender will want to compete at the highest level and the opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him.

Tottenham are gearing up for a pivotal summer transfer window, with several changes expected as the club looks to rebuild following a disappointing season.

One of the potential departures from North London could be midfielder Yves Bissouma, who has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace.

John Wenham: Crystal Palace could replace Wharton with Yves Bissouma

According to Spurs insider John Wenham, the club could be open to selling the Malian international for around £15 million.

Wenham suggested that Bissouma would likely welcome a switch to Selhurst Park, as it would allow him to stay in London and continue competing in the Premier League.

The pundit also noted that with Bissouma’s experience at Brighton and Tottenham, Palace could see him as a strong addition, especially if they lose Adam Wharton in the summer.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham stated:

“I’m sure Bissouma would be interested in joining Palace. It would allow him to stay in London and the Premier League. Therefore, if Adam Wharton does move on, we could maybe sell Bissouma to Palace for about £15million.

“I’m sure if he was available at that kind of price, a club like Palace would take a chance on Bissouma because he is an experienced Premier League midfielder.

“He spent four years at Brighton before joining Tottenham, so he has lots of experience. However, he just isn’t good enough to play for Tottenham moving forward.”

Bissouma arrived at Tottenham in June 2022 from Brighton for a fee of £30 million. Although his early performances showed promise, particularly at the start of the 2023–24 season, his form has been inconsistent. He delivered standout displays in matches against Brentford and Manchester United, earning back-to-back Man of the Match awards.

The 28-year-old started the ongoing campaign in style, netting his first goal for Spurs in a dominant 4-0 victory over Everton. However, one of his most talked-about moments came in a win against Manchester City, where he picked up the fastest yellow card in Premier League history, just 14 seconds into the match.

Despite featuring in 32 matches across all competitions this season and scoring twice in the league, the Lilywhites appear ready to part ways with him. With young talents like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray emerging, Spurs may look to create space for their development.

A move to Crystal Palace could provide Bissouma with a fresh start, while Tottenham focus on reshaping their midfield ahead of the new season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles this season continued with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 clash, adding more pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.

With Spurs currently sitting in 13th place in the Premier League and already out of both domestic cup competitions, concerns over Postecoglou’s tenure have grown.

Tottenham hierarchy not happy with Ange Postecoglou

According to TBR Football, Tottenham’s hierarchy has expressed deep concerns over the defeat, making it clear to the manager that the performance and result were unacceptable.

The match itself was a frustrating one for Spurs, with an unfortunate own goal from Lucas Bergvall in the first half being the decisive factor. While Guglielmo Vicario made several crucial saves to prevent AZ from extending their lead, Tottenham struggled to create any significant attacking chances. Their lack of cutting edge in the final third was reflected in their xG of just 0.44 compared to AZ’s 1.57.

Despite the poor run of results, reports indicate that Postecoglou has not been given an ultimatum to win the Europa League to keep his job. However, discussions about a potential managerial change have reportedly taken place, with names such as Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Brentford’s Thomas Frank, and Fulham’s Marco Silva emerging as possible replacements.

Winning the Europa League remains Spurs’ only realistic route to securing Champions League football next season and ending their 17-year wait for silverware. Failing to do so could not only result in a managerial change but also jeopardize their ability to retain key players and attract top talent in the summer transfer window.

Before they can focus on the crucial second leg against AZ, Tottenham will need to shift their attention to the Premier League, where they face Bournemouth.

Postecoglou’s side must produce an improved performance in both fixtures if they hope to salvage their season and restore confidence among the board and supporters.

Tottenham Hotspur are making preparations for the upcoming summer transfer window, with Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso emerging as a key target for the club.

As part of the deal that saw Giovani Lo Celso return to Betis last summer, Spurs secured a €25 million purchase option for Cardoso.

With the transfer window drawing closer, speculation is mounting over whether the North London club will exercise the clause to bring the American international to the Premier League.

Former USMNT striker Charlie Davies and pundit firmly believes that Tottenham will activate the option, especially after Cardoso’s impressive displays in La Liga. He pointed out that the midfielder’s recent performance against Real Madrid, where he found the back of the net in a crucial victory, only adds to his growing reputation.

Davies further stated that the 23-year-old midfielder’s ability to perform at the highest level, coupled with his consistency throughout the season, makes him a valuable addition for Spurs.

The pundit considers the pre-negotiated transfer fee to be a bargain, particularly given the player’s current trajectory. While Tottenham already possess young midfield talent such as Lucas Bergvall, he sees Cardoso as someone who could thrive in the Premier League.

Speaking on Call it What You Want podcast, Davies remarked:

“I do. I think they do initiate it. When you score against Real Madrid on top of that, that only helps your stock. It only shows that you’re capable of playing in the biggest matches against the biggest opponents. So, yes, I think it’s probably a clause that is not too crazy either.

“I absolutely see Tottenham taking this because it’s a bargain, I think, given how he’s been able to play this season in La Liga. Yeah, I just wonder how they utilise him. You have a couple of players that maybe… I mean, Bergvall, they have Bergvall, who’s been getting a lot of minutes, the 19-year-old Swedish International.

“I like his game a lot. They’re not like-for-like players, but yeah. I mean, I would love to see him get a crack at the Premier League, but I kind of like the run that he’s on right now with Betis.”

Johnny Cardoso impresses with performances in La Liga

Cardoso has enjoyed steady progress in his career since making his professional debut with Internacional in Brazil. He moved to Real Betis in December 2023 on a five-year contract and has since become a vital player under Manuel Pellegrini, featuring in 32 matches across all competitions while contributing two goals and an assist this season. (Transfermarkt)

Although Betis extended Cardoso’s contract until 2030 last month, signalling their desire to keep him, Tottenham hold the power to complete the transfer if they trigger the purchase option.

As the summer window approaches, Spurs will soon have to make a final decision on whether to bring Cardoso to North London.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on signing the 19-year-old central defender as well.

Akcicek has impressed with the Turkish outfit, and he could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Tottenham. Jose Mourinho has recently labelled Akcicek as a player with “great potential”.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can win the race for his signature.

They need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit and the 19-year-old could be the ideal backup option for players like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for now. He has all the attributes to develop into a key player for Tottenham with the right guidance and experience.

Tottenham currently have four central defenders at their disposal after they signed Kevin Danso on loan in January. However, Romero and Van de Ven have struggled with injury issues. They could use another young defender in the squad.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen on the player as well. They are already well stocked in the central defensive unit, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to move for the 19-year-old. They should look to sign a quality full back instead.

As far as Manchester United are concerned, they could certainly use more depth in the squad. Harry Maguire is well past his peak and he will need to be replaced in the near future. The Turkish defender could be the ideal replacement for the England international.

All three clubs will be exciting destinations for the young defender, and it remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.

Ange Postecoglou is on record as being comfortable with his set piece coaching, but for a manager on the brink, perhaps this is an area he may wish to review, preferably before we meet AZ in the next leg in the Europa League.

I’ve been watching Spurs for over forty years, and I’ve never seen anything quite as embarrassing as this. Every touch was a blunder, and the final ball summed up the complete dysfunction in the ‘idea’.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

The 21-year-old Slovenian striker is one of the finest young talents in world football right now and he has been linked with multiple clubs. Christian Falk has now confirmed to CaughtOffside that Tottenham are among clubs who are interested in securing his signature.

“There are rumours in Germany that there’s a release clause included within this, but I can’t confirm this for certain. I’m aware he’s got a gentleman’s agreement with the club whereby he could leave if Leipzig receive an offer worth upwards of €70m.

“The Premier League is very interesting for Sesko. What I heard is that Arsenal are leading the race. Though, of course, the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool – not Manchester City, as they have Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush! – are also interested.”

Sesko has 17 goals and five assists in all competitions and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham. He could share the goalscoring burden with Dominic Solanke and add more cutting edge in the final third. The 21-year-old will add physicality, pace and flair to the side as well.

Spurs need more quality and depth in the attacking unit if they want to fight for major trophies and compete in the Champions League regularly. Signing a prodigious young talent like Sesko would be a solid long-term investment. He could develop into a future star.

Tottenham must get rid of players like Timo Werner and Richarlison in the summer, and it will be interesting to see who they replace the duo with. They need a clinical finisher and a dynamic attacker capable of slotting anywhere across the front three.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on the 21-year-old Bundesliga striker as well. The Gunners are reportedly leading the race for his signature. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat them to his signing.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison has been linked with the move away from the club at the end of the season.

He has not been able to make the desired impact and joining the club from Everton, and it seems that he could be on his way out of the club in the summer.

Meanwhile, a report from Give Me Sport claims that Everton are keen on bringing him back to the club and they are lining up a summer move for the Brazilian. It remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with Tottenham for the player.

Richarlison clearly needs a fresh start and a return to his former club could be ideal for him. He played his best football with Everton before his move to Tottenham and a return to his comfort zone could bring out the best in him once again.

Sputs must cash in on Richarlison

Tottenham paid around £60 million to sign the Brazilian from Everton, and they will be fully aware of the fact that they will not be able to recoup that kind of money for him. They will need to cut their losses on the player and Everton will be hoping to sign the player on a bargain.

It would be ideal for all parties to go their separate ways and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has stated that Tottenham are not worrying about his future right now and they are focused on finishing the season strongly. They will look to make a decision when the time is right.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League journey hit a stumbling block as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.

Despite dominating possession for large stretches, Spurs struggled to find a way through the Dutch side’s compact defensive setup. The decisive moment came in the first half when Lucas Bergvall inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a dangerous cross.

As the final whistle blew, frustration was evident among the travelling Tottenham supporters, who voiced their disappointment with boos and whistles.

While most players acknowledged the reaction without issue, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was visibly emotional, showing his frustration towards the fans.

Thoughts on this?

Vicario is obviously an emotional guy and hates losing. That’s a good thing. His disappointment and anger took over in the moment…

He was obviously wrong to react like this, but it happens… let’s not cancel the guy 🤍

🎥: @mari_mavi5pic.twitter.com/SjJEEmLBDv

— Football Confidential 🌐 (@footballconfid1) March 7, 2025

The Italian shot-stopper, known for his fierce competitive nature, was clearly disappointed by both the team’s underwhelming performance and the reaction from the stands.

Since arriving at Tottenham in the summer of 2023, Vicario has established himself as a key figure in Ange Postecoglou’s squad. The 28-year-old made an immediate impact after signing from Empoli, securing a clean sheet in just his second Premier League appearance against Manchester United.

His consistently strong performances earned him multiple Save of the Month nominations, and in February 2024, he was recognized as Goalkeeper of the Year at the London Football Awards.

Vicario’s resilience has been a defining trait throughout his time at Spurs. Earlier this season, he suffered a broken ankle during a match against Manchester City but remarkably played the full 60 minutes. After spending three months recovering, he made a triumphant return with a clean sheet against Manchester United last month.

Beyond his visible frustration after the AZ Alkmaar loss, Vicario showcased leadership by immediately consoling Bergvall after his own goal, ensuring the young midfielder didn’t dwell on the mistake.

Vicario’s passion embodies the mentality Spurs need to overturn the deficit in 2nd leg and keep their European dreams alive in what has been a challenging season.