The Boy Hotspur

Gianluca Di Marzio is a prominent Italian football journalist, widely regarded as one of the most reliable and influential voices in the European transfer market (calciomercato). He specialises in breaking news on player transfers, contracts, and deals, particularly in Serie A, but with a strong international reach. credibility stems from deep connections in the football world (built partly through his father’s coaching career) and a track record of accurate scoops.

Di Marzio has been called a “transfer guru” and is sometimes likened to a highly trusted source in Italy (occasionally referred to as the “BBC of Italian football” in terms of reliability).

According to the Italian, “Zerbi opens to evaluating Tottenham’s offer, which proposes a 5-year contract: next few hours decisive for the yes”

Apertura di De Zerbi a valutare l’offerta del Tottenham, che propone 5 anni di contratto: prossime ore decisive per il sì

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) March 30, 2026

Interesting times for Spurs fans who appear split on the choice after claims that the coach was a sexual assault apologist.

Another online source added some more meat to the bone:

🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : ROBERTO DE ZERBI 🇮🇹

Tottenham Hotspur have made a HUGE contract proposal to Roberto De Zerbi to takeover immediately! 🇮🇹🚨⚪️#THFC

Long-term contract until June 2030, with an option to extend it for another year, June 2031. With salary worth £12m per season,… pic.twitter.com/ZZOnRwat8m

— Krrish (@KrrishFT) March 30, 2026

If the detail of the second report is accurate, then ENIC are really going all in on De Zerbi. He would become one of the managers in the Premier League, with a hefty potential period in office.

The former Brighton and Marseille manager (currently unattached after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February 2026) is reportedly open to the move and “amenable” to taking over. However, multiple sources say he prefers to wait until the summer rather than jump in mid-season during a relegation fight. Some reports suggest he has performed a “U-turn” and could be willing to come in immediately to “get his hands dirty” and help with survival. Others (including Sky in Italy) indicate he is not expected to join any club before the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have flooded social media this evening to bemoan the latest announcement by the club. As fans wait to find out who the latest interim coach will be, it has been announced that the Men’s First-Team will kick off the 2026 pre-season tour in Auckland, marking their second visit to the country and the first in 50 years since a 1976 tour.

This follows Spurs’ previously announced pre-season plans in Sydney (matches against Sydney FC and Chelsea). The Auckland fixture is a solid early test before the Premier League season ramps up in mid-to-late August. Club Ambassador Ledley King highlighted the excitement of returning to New Zealand, the opportunity to play at Eden Park, and the chance to connect with local fans. AIA (Tottenham’s Global Principal Partner) is the major partner for the Auckland match, with activations focused on community health and activity.

It’s been a long wait for Spurs supporters Down Under—last time was those 1976 friendlies (which Spurs won). This should be a great occasion in a rugby-mad nation that’s increasingly embracing top-level football, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon in New Zealand and beyond.

Fan reaction has been frankly brutal. Fan reactions on social media and elsewhere appear mixed, with a notable split between excitement for the trip and frustration given Tottenham’s dire current situation in the 2025-26 Premier League season (sitting perilously close to the relegation zone, recent heavy defeats, managerial upheaval with Igor Tudor’s departure, and zero league wins in 2026 so far).

A vocal portion of the fan base expressed annoyance or disbelief at the timing. With the club in a relegation scrap, fans questioned the focus on a “poxy pre-season tour” announcement amid crisis.

Comments also included:”Auckland for Preseason? oh cool… WE DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT LEAGUE WE GOING TO BE IN NEXT SEASON”

“I have no words. Point above relegation… And they think we want to know about another poxy pre-season tour game? Who authorises this s***?”

Sarcastic takes wondering how many Championship clubs would tour NZ/Australia ahead of a gruelling season.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of another managerial upheaval. Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after a short and unsuccessful spell, leaving Spurs searching for their third manager in a matter of months while fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi — Frequently the clear favourite or joint-favourite (often around 1/2 to 6/4). The former Brighton and Marseille boss is seen as an attacking, progressive option with Premier League experience. He has been heavily linked, though some reports suggest he may prefer to wait until the summer rather than take over immediately.

Some fans are steadfastly against this pick, claiming that De Zerbi is soft on sexual assault of women after he supported Mason Greenwood. Quite what the strength of this sentiment is, is anyone’s guess. So much for unity amongst the fan base.

Sean Dyche — Often joint-favourite or close behind (around 5/4 to 2/1 or even shorter in some markets). The experienced Premier League survival specialist (ex-Everton, Burnley, and recently Nottingham Forest) is viewed as a pragmatic short-term option to steady the ship and avoid relegation. This lacks glamour.

Adi Hütter — Regularly in the top three (around 4/1 to 6/1). The former Monaco and Eintracht Frankfurt manager has been the subject of reported talks with Spurs, making him a strong contender in the immediate search. Uninspiring sums up this one due to Premier League experience.

Mauricio Pochettino — A sentimental favourite with fans (often 6/1 to 10/1). The former Spurs boss (who took them to a Champions League final) is currently with the USA national team and committed to them through the 2026 World Cup, making an immediate return difficult. His disastrous spell with the USA doesn’t inspire confidence.

Robbie Keane — Another Spurs legend occasionally mentioned (around 7/1 to 14/1). Unsubstantiated rumours suggest Robbie and his camp are leaning towards accepting the Tottenham Hotspur job for the remainder of the season.

Conclusion

It’s not unreasonable to suggest that nobody really shines, and that ENIC are struggling to keep a tight leash on the narrative. Questions about the current board are gaining momentum, and fans should watch out for a serious rejig of the club’s top brass, irrespective of the outcome.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old has been a useful player for club and country, and he could be a very handy option for the club. They need more quality and depth in the attacking unit. Signing a dynamic attacker like Diaz, who can operate in multiple roles, would be a wise decision.

Brahim Diaz could be a handy option

According to a report from SportsBoom, Tottenham is in competition with Arsenal for his signature. The player will cost around €45 million, and he has been labelled as a “match-winner”.

Diaz won the Golden Boot at the AFCON and has been a very effective option for Real Madrid as well. However, he is not a regular starter for the Spanish club. He will look to play more often at this stage of his career, and moving to Tottenham would be ideal. They will provide him with regular opportunities, and it could help him develop further and fulfil his potential. At 26, he will be hoping to play every week and moving to the Premier League would be ideal for him.

Can Spurs sign Diaz?

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham is prepared to pay €45 million for him at the end of the season. They are currently focused on securing safety in the Premier League. It has been a disappointing season for them, and they are fighting for survival. They need to remain in the Premier League if they want to attract top-quality players like Diaz in the summer.

The Moroccan has previously played in the Premier League with Manchester City, and the opportunity to return could be exciting for him.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fortunes on the pitch are one thing, but big businesses have brutally trolled the football club via social media shaming. Most recently, by Dublin Airport, of all people.

They shared a short video of one of their airport lifts. When the doors close, and it starts moving, the automated voice announces:

“Going down.”

The caption read: “Dublin Airport would like to apologise to any Spurs fans using our lifts. It’s unintentional. Honest. ”

This was a clear jab at Spurs’ poor form at the time — they were struggling near the bottom of the Premier League table, with a long winless run in the league and fears of relegation (hence the “going down” pun). The post racked up hundreds of thousands of views, thousands of likes, and plenty of replies from amused (and annoyed) football fans.

Dublin Airport has a reputation for sharp, football-related banter on social media (they’ve targeted other clubs like Arsenal, Man United, and Rangers too), and their admin clearly knows how to time posts when a team is suffering. Other examples are available.

Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s UK has made a habit of roasting Spurs over their trophy drought and winless streaks. In one of the most recent and viral examples (March 2026), during Spurs’ long domestic winless run in the 2025/26 Premier League season (sitting uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, with their last league win back in December 2025), Domino’s posted: “We’ve delivered 88,989,898 pizzas since Spurs last won a game.”

This quickly racked up massive views and replies. Domino’s has made similar jabs before, such as blaming pizza delays on “flooding caused by the tears of Spurs fans” after a bad result, or putting up billboards outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium counting pizzas delivered since Spurs’ last trophy (2008). They’re known for leaning into football banter, and Spurs are an easy (and recurring) punchline.

Dulux Paint

Back in 2021, when Dulux was an official sponsor of Tottenham, the paint brand still couldn’t resist trolling them on Twitter. They posted jokes about Spurs’ “unused trophy cabinet” and suggested their famous Dulux dog mascot would do a better job than the team’s centre-backs at defending. It was seen as particularly cheeky (or tone-deaf) coming from a sponsor, and it drew plenty of backlash mixed with laughs.

Paddy Power

The betting brand Paddy Power often pokes fun at clubs, including Tottenham. One post highlighted how even Spurs’ own advertising hoardings seemed to be “taking the p*** out of them” in a humorous context. They’ve also run broader campaigns and ads that include Spurs in the banter (e.g., festive ads mocking trophy droughts for both Arsenal and Tottenham).

Other brands occasionally pile on when Spurs are struggling, but Domino’s stands out as one of the most consistent and savage. Spurs fans have even called for boycotts of certain companies (like Domino’s and Dulux) for scoring “viral points” at their expense.

Teddy Sheringham is not only an experienced winner, he’s also Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur legend Teddy Sheringham has been outspoken about the club’s recent struggles, particularly under interim manager Igor Tudor. Specifically, in a recent appearance on talkSPORT’s Drive, Sheringham expressed strong concerns, arguing that keeping Tudor in charge risks sending Spurs down. He described the appointment as surprising and suggested Tudor is “learning on the job” without enough knowledge of the Premier League or the Tottenham squad.

Sheringham’s comments reflect wider frustrations among fans and pundits about the club’s direction, including squad management, tactical mismatches, and a lack of stability. Tottenham have faced inconsistent form, with reports of a quiet dressing room and ongoing pressure on results.

In the past, Sheringham has weighed in on other managerial situations at Spurs (e.g., defending aspects of previous regimes or warning about tactics under Ange Postecoglou), often emphasizing the need for clear direction, player buy-in, and ultimately silverware to end the ridicule the club faces year after year.

His latest remarks align with a sense of urgency: the club needs better alignment between manager, players, and board to stabilize and push up the table rather than fight at the bottom.

RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida has impressed during his loan spell at Sunderland, and he has attracted the attention of multiple clubs.

According to TEAMtalk, five Premier League clubs are interested in signing the 25-year-old full-back. Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace are keeping close tabs on his situation, and they could look to make a move in the summer. The defender will cost around £20 million.

Where will Lutsharel Geertruida end up?

Sunderland have an option to make the move permanent in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether the defender is prepared to join them permanently. The opportunity to join clubs like Tottenham could be more exciting for him. The London club could use more quality and depth in the squad, but signing another right back would be surprising. They already have Pedro Porro and Djed Spence at their disposal. Signing another left back would make a lot of sense.

Geertruida will fancy a big move

The 25-year-old has impressed in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to play for bigger clubs like Liverpool or Tottenham. He will want to compete at a high-level and play for a big club. It remains to be seen where he ends up.

The defender is a versatile player who can operate in central defence and in defensive midfield. He could be the ideal utility man for Tottenham if they managed to get the deal done.

The asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his quality and experience. It remains to be seen whether Spurs follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the Dutchman in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur needing a reliable goalkeeper is no secret, and they have identified Robin Risser as a target.

The 21-year-old Frenchman has impressed at Lens and could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the north London club. According to Football Insider, Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on the player, and they would have to pay £34.5 million to complete the deal.

Robin Risser could fix a major issue

Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky have been underwhelming, and Tottenham need an upgrade. They are looking to build a team capable of competing in the UEFA Champions League regularly and fighting for domestic trophies. Having a reliable goalkeeper would be an absolute priority for them.

Risser has kept 10 clean sheets this season, and he has helped Lens fight for the league title. There is no doubt he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well. He has proven himself to be a reliable shot stopper in France.

Risser could fancy a move

The opportunity to play for Tottenham will be exciting for him. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.

The report claims that Newcastle are currently leading the race for his signature. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can swoop in and convince the player to join them. They have an ambitious project and quality players. With the right manager, they could be competing for a place in the top four.

For now, they are focused on securing survival in the Premier League. It has been a disastrous season for them, and they are very much in the relegation battle. They must secure safety in the top flight if they want to attract quality players.

AZ Alkmaar midfielder Sven Mijnans is a target for Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.

According to Sports Boom, they have sent scouts to watch the player in action, and they have received glowing recommendations.

Spurs scouting Sven Mijnans

The scouts believe the Netherlands midfielder is “Premier League-ready” and could cost around £26 million. Tottenham have the financial muscle to pay the asking price for him, and it will be interesting to see if they follow it up with an official proposal to get the deal done.

Mijnans has 16 goals to his name in all competitions this season, and he has picked up eight assists as well. The playmaker is at the peak of his career, and this could be an exciting opportunity for him. He will look to test himself at the highest level, and moving to the Premier League could be ideal. Tottenham need more creativity in the final third, and the 26-year-old can operate in the number ten role. The left-footed playmaker will help create opportunities for his teammates and open up deep defence with his passing and vision.

Mijnans is a target for Palace as well

Meanwhile, Spurs will face competition from Crystal Palace as well. It remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature. The Dutch midfielder will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining the London outfit. They are among the biggest clubs in England.

This has been a disappointing season for Tottenham, but they have an ambitious project and a quality team. They could easily bounce back next season with the right manager in charge. The midfielder is likely to be attracted to the possibility of playing for them.

The £26 million investment could prove a bargain if the player adapts to English football quickly.

Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a return to the Premier League at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering him as a replacement for Igor Tudor, and they have already held talks with the Italian. According to a report from The Telegraph, the Italian manager is ready to take over at Tottenham if they can stay up. He will not manage them in the championship, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure safety in the Premier League.

Other clubs also keen on Roberto De Zerbi

The report further claims that Manchester United and Liverpool could also consider a move for the Italian. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. There is no doubt that De Zerbi is a quality manager, and he has shown that in the Premier League with Brighton. There is no doubt that he would help Tottenham improve.

The North London club have quality players at their disposal, and they should be doing a lot better. They need to bring in a quality manager who can bring out the best in their current squad. The Italian manager could be the ideal appointment for them. There is no doubt that Spurs have the potential to develop into a formidable outfit.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is also one of the favourites to take over at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see who the Londoners end up with.

Spurs want a new director along with De Zerbi

Meanwhile, Tottenham are looking to bring in a quality sporting director as well, and Sebastian Kehl could come in as the long-term replacement for Fabio Paratici. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the structure in order over the next few weeks and bounce back strongly next season.