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Tottenham have just four matches of the 2025/26 Premier League season left to go, and remain locked in an enthralling battle with Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Leeds United, as all four clubs look to avoid finishing in 18th place and getting relegated to the Championship.

As things stand, Roberto De Zerbi’s side are in the dreaded 18th spot, two points behind West Ham. They still have to face Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton, and their fate could well remain undecided until the final day of the season. They’re taking it one game at a time, with Sunday’s clash against the Villans their most pressing concern just now.

Spurs may take a crumb of comfort from the fact that Villa underwent a gruelling midweek Europa League semi-final with Nottingham Forest, and may have half an eye on overturning the 1-0 deficit next week. Forest themselves travel to face an improved Chelsea, which could be a tough encounter, while the Hammers must contend with a tricky trip to Brentford.

Ahead of Sunday’s crucial encounter at Villa Park, we’ve rounded up the latest Spurs team and injury news, as well as predicting De Zerbi’s most likely starting XI.

Tottenham team news and injury latest

Despite the morale-boosting 1-0 win over Wolves last weekend, Spurs couldn’t escape the game without a double injury blow - as both Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke suffered injuries. The former will miss the rest of the season and indeed the 2026 World Cup with a ruptured ACL, while the latter suffered a grade two hamstring injury.

While Solanke could be out for two weeks - that’s best case scenario, worst case it will be eight - it looks like Spurs may have some luck when it comes to goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who could finally be back in the squad after recovering from hernia surgery. He’s widely expected to leave the club this summer, with Serie A giants Inter favourites to sign him.

Destiny Udogie’s current injury status is unclear. He missed the Wolves game with a muscular injury, and De Zerbi didn’t give too much insight into whether it would be a severe enough ailment to keep him out of the trip to Villa Park. Randal Kolo Muani looks set to be part of the squad, despite rumours suggesting he had a hamstring injury doing the round earlier this week.

James Maddison, who has missed the entire so far with an ACL injury, was named in the squad again last weekend, and could potentially be given some minutes from the bench against Unai Emery’s side as he looks to rebuild his match fitness. Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies have all be ruled out until the end of the season.

Spurs predicted XI to play Aston Villa

While Vicario may be available for selection again, De Zerbi may opt to stick with Antoine Kinsky, so as not to throw the Italy international straight back in the deep end. Pedro Porro looks set to make his 31st Premier League appearance of the season at right-back, while Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso will pair up in the centre of defence.

De Zerbi was cautious in his comments on Udogie, and may well opt not to risk him this week and start Djed Spence at left-back instead. In the central midfield roles, Rodrigo Bentancur looks set to start, and could be partnered by Yves Bissouma as Spurs look for some solidity in the middle of the park against the Villans.

An attacking midfield three could be deployed with Mathys Tel coming in on the left flank, Kolo Muani on the right, and Swedish gem Lucas Bergvall playing in behind the striker. With Solanke out, it looks like £60m Brazil international Richarlison - one of eight players we believe could leave the club this summer - will be given the nod to lead the line.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Aston Villa: Kinsky; Porro, Van de Ven, Danso, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur.

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Tottenham Hotspur may have eked out a much-needed win at Wolves over the weekend, but those three points came at a cost – with both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons leaving the field with injuries which could derail Roberto De Zerbi’s plans for the rest of the relegation battle.

Solanke and Simons are now among a list of 10 first-team players who are either out or doubts for a challenging trip to Aston Villa on Sunday which also includes Destiny Udogie, Pape Matar Sarr and first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

With kick-off on the horizon, we’ve collected all of the latest Spurs injury news and updates ahead of a crucial Premier League match, along with the stricken players’ expected return dates when available.

How bad are the injuries to Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke?

The greatest cause for concern after the Wolves match centred on Xavi Simons, who was stretchered off just after the hour mark with what appeared to be a serious injury – and so it has proven, following confirmation that the Dutchman has ruptured his ACL.

Simons, who described himself as “heartbroken” in a social media post, is now not expected to play again until 2027, ruling him out of the World Cup. He will undergo surgery in the coming weeks before beginning what will likely prove to be a very lengthy period of rehabilitation.

While the injury which forced Dominic Solanke off five minutes before half-time does not appear to be quite so serious, the striker could also be set for another spell on the sidelines. Having pulled up when chasing down a loose ball, Solanke appeared to be holding his knee and underwent treatment on the pitch before the decision was made to replace him with Richarlison.

Speaking after the match, De Zerbi told the media that Solanke had “suffered a muscular injury... It’s not a big problem, I don’t know how many games we will lose him.” No further prognosis is available at the time of publication, and the former Bournemouth man is expected to undergo tests over the course of the week. As it stands, he is a significant doubt for the Aston Villa game.

Udogie, Sarr and Vicario among Spurs doubts for Aston Villa showdown

Among several players who could also be absent for the away game at Aston Villa next weekend are Destiny Udogie, who missed out against Wolves with an undisclosed muscular injury which De Zerbi said was “not a big problem” – the Spurs head coach added that he expected his compatriot to be fit to face Aston Villa.

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return to full training from the start of this week after hernia surgery, and could reclaim his starting spot between the sticks. It’s not yet clear whether he might be joined in training by Pape Matar Sarr, who wasn’t involved last week due to a shoulder injury. He stands a chance of facing Aston Villa, but the likelihood of that remains uncertain. There is also an outside chance that Ben Davies makes the matchday squad as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery.

Spurs still have several long-term injury victims, although James Maddison’s return to the bench for the Wolves game suggests that one name, at least, is off that list even as Simons sadly joins it: Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Cristian Romero and Dejan Kulusevski (both knee) are all expected to be out until the start of next season, while Wilson Odobert (ACL) is targeting a return in the winter.

Spurs have five matches to avoid relegation and maintain their Premier League status

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There are just 450 minutes of football left for Tottenham to avoid the unthinkable - relegation to the Championship for the first time since 1977. A truly torrid Premier League campaign has seen the north London side go through three managers in a matter of months, with none of them able to break the side’s grim - even grimmer than that leaked kit - streak of dismal results.

For Roberto De Zerbi’s newly inherited team, it’s now a simple matter of treating their remaining games as five cup finals. They’ll not only need to pick up plenty of points, but also hope that either Nottingham Forest or West Ham fail to do so, with both clubs currently ahead of the Lilywhites in the safe haven above the relegation zone.

Next up, it’s a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers, whose drop down to the Championship was finally confirmed earlier this week. While on paper it should be an easy win for Tottenham, the freedom a side can play with once their fate is decided can’t be underestimated, and it’s worth noting the side defeated Premier League champions Liverpool at Molineux just last month.

Ahead of Saturday afternoon’s crunch clash in the West Midlands, we take a look at the starting XI De Zerbi could field against the Old Gold:

Spurs predicted line-up vs Wolves: goalkeeper and defence

GK - Antonin Kinsky: Tottenham are still waiting for first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to return, after he had hernia surgery during the last international break. Kinsky has filled in in the meantime, and could well keep the gloves for another week as Spurs will be cautious not to rush Vicario back too hastily.

RB - Pedro Porro: Despite being renowned for his crossing ability, the ex-Sporting CP right-back has only managed two Premier League assists this season. However, he scored a crucial goal in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Brighton last weekend, and will be looking to carve open the vulnerable Wolves defence with some trademark bombing runs down the right flank on Saturday.

CB - Micky van de Ven: The rapid Netherlands international is among a host of Spurs players who could leave the club this summer. He’s been part of a defence who’ve struggled hugely this season, and will need to step up as stand-in skipper to drag his side away from danger over the coming weeks.

CB - Kevin Danso: With Cristian Romero out for the rest of the campaign with a knee injury, Danso will once again partner Van de Ven at the back. He’s played over 1000 Premier League minutes for Spurs this season, and will play a key role in Austria’s World Cup campaign this summer.

LB - Destiny Udogie: His season has been plagued by both knee and hamstring injuries, but he’s now fit, firing, and ready for the run-in. He looks to be De Zerbi’s left-back of choice over Djed Spence, and is expected to start once more against Wolves.

Spurs predicted XI vs Wolves: midfield and attack

CM - Conor Gallagher: The tireless midfielder has struggled to make the desired impact following his January move from Atletico Madrid, but could cause carnage against a lacklustre Wolves engine room this weekend. He’ll likely be part of a midfield three, as De Zerbi looks to line up plenty of passing options in the centre of the park.

CM - Rodrigo Bentancur: Having made an encouraging comeback in his first match since January last weekend, the Uruguay international will look to press on at Molineux. He’s another Spurs player with half an eye on building fitness for the World Cup, with his side set to take on Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Spain in Group H.

CM - Archie Gray: Given Wolves’ defensive vulnerabilities and must-win nature of the game, Gray could well be brought in for Pape Matar Sarr. Having largely been farmed out at right-back under previous managers, the ex-Leeds United wonderkid looks set to finally be given the chance to shine in his favoured position - one where he can showcase his creative talent.

AMR - Randal Kolo Muani: With Mohammed Kudus out for the rest of the season after sustaining a serious thigh injury, it’s a toss up between Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel on the right wing. The former could be given the nod here again, with the latter only being handed half-hour appearances from the bench under De Zerbi so far.

AML - Xavi Simons: After scoring a stunning goal and providing an assist against Brighton, Simons will be one of the first names of the teamsheet to face Wolves. The Netherlands international, who also bagged a brace in Spurs’ 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid last month, will be looking to add to his modest goal tally of five for the season so far.

ST - Dominic Solanke: The ex-Bournemouth striker will be leading the line for Tottenham once again this weekend. Like half the team, he’s missed a large chunk of the season through injury, and will now be looking to end his run of four matches without scoring a goal.

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Rejoice! The weekend is finally upon us. Premier League football is back on the menu, with the title race, relegation battle and relentless scrum for European places set to take centre stage over the next couple of days. Top of the bill is Manchester City vs Arsenal - a titanic title race tussle that will go a long way to deciding who lifts the trophy next month.

There’s further intrigue elsewhere, as Nottingham Forest and Burnley face off in a box office brawl at the bottom of the table, with Tottenham also grappling for survival when they host Brighton. On top of that, Everton and Liverpool compete in the Merseyside Derby, while Chelsea and Manchester United go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge.

Now, shuffle your way blearily through to the kitchen, prepare a cafetière of piping hot coffee and get those oranges squeezed. We took the liberty of, rather thoughtfully, rustling up a whole box crammed full to the brim with freshly-baked transfer rumours. Load up your plate and dig in:

Liverpool plot ‘club record’ bid for Wharton

A rather cheeky headline from Team Talk brings news of Liverpool and a potential ‘club record’ bid for Crystal Palace gem Adam Wharton. A fee that’s exceeds the £125m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak? Surely not? No, upon closer inspection, that would be Crystal Palace’s record sale being broken, rather than the Reds’ record purchase.

The story goes on to suggest that Liverpool could be ready to hand over a fee in the region of £70m to sign the England international, who has gathered attention from across the Premier League after establishing himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in the division.

It’s claimed that both Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones could leave Anfield this summer, opening up a gaping chasm in midfield that will need to be filled. Liverpool are apparently “carrying out extensive background work” on Wharton, but could face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea to seal the deal.

The 3AM Verdict: Liverpool spent an obscene amount of money last summer, but with a few sales they could well go big again once the transfer window opens. At 22, the world is Wharton’s oyster, and he’d be an ideal candidate to bring some much needed control back to the Reds’ midfield.

Tottenham could beat Chelsea and others to free agent coup

Next up on our whistle-stop tour, we’re sprinting over to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where word has reached us of a potential transfer coup. Much like the infamous Jonathan David transfer saga of 2025, Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi is the latest player approaching the end of his contract to attract some serious free agent transfer buzz.

The Athletic report that Tottenham have bulldozed the way to the front of the queue of those keen to sign the Argentina international, upon the expiry of his contract in July. Of course, the deal going through all depends on Spurs avoiding the drop down to the Championship - an existential crisis the club look set to be embroiled in for several more weeks.

It is said that doubt of both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven’s respective futures at the club could see Tottenham spring into action, should they avoid the drop, with both players heavily linked with moves away regardless of how Spurs’ troubled season ends.

The 3AM Verdict: Tottenham are doing the right thing in pitching themselves to Senesi early on, as competition for his signature will be fierce. Considering that they’re also looking to get Liverpool’s Andy Robertson on a free transfer, Spurs could strengthen their defence considerably this summer without spending a penny in doing so. Smart business, if they can actually stay up to get the deals done.

Aston Villa join race for Bayern Munich gem Aseko

Round things off, we’re hot-footing it over to Bavaria, where a Bayern Munich youngster is the subject of increasing interest from a number of Premier League sides. According to Sky Germany, Aston Villa are ready to join the race to sign 20-year-old gem Noel Aseko, who is currently out on loan at second tier German side Hannover 96.

West Ham and Brighton are also credited with an interest in the Germany U21 international, but the three Premier League sides could all potentially miss out on the young talent, as Roma are said to have already made contact with Bayern over a potential summer move for the highly-rated defensive midfielder.

The 3AM Verdict: We struggled to find an image of Aseko that wasn’t him either sitting glumly on the bench or in training, which tells you all you need to know about how much of a chance he’s had at Bayern in the early stages of his career. The club could apparently let him go for less than £9m, which is a bit of a bargain in this day and age. Villa could do with boosting their midfield numbers, and at that price, it’s certainly worth a punt.

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Tottenham are a matter of weeks away from learning their fate - can they hang on to their Premier League status, or will they be plunged into the Championship? Six games stand between Roberto De Zerbi’s side and the end of the season, with their latest clash coming in the form of a home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening.

Injuries have played a major part in Spurs’ struggles for the past couple of campaigns, with hamstring issues in particular becoming a hallmark of the turbulent Ange Postecoglu era. It’s been the same story this season, with the Premier League injury table proving to be the only one Tottenham are capable of riding high in.

Ahead of Saturday, here is the latest injury news concerning Tottenham’s squad:

Tottenham injury news latest: goalkeeper and defence

Guglielmo Vicario (hernia) - The Italian goalkeeper had surgery on a hernia during the international break, and was unable to return in time to face Sunderland last weekend. He wasn’t spotted in training with Spurs earlier this week, but there’s still a decent chance he could be back in time for Saturday. He’s among a host of players we expect to leave Tottenham this summer. Estimated return date: 18th April vs Brighton.

Ben Davies (ankle) - No change here, with the Wales international unlikely to play for the club again after breaking his ankle against West Ham United back in January. If all goes well, he could potentially get a cameo appearance from the bench on the final day of the season, but given that the relegation battle could be decided then, that seems unlikely. Estimated return date: N/A

Cristian Romero (knee) - Spurs’ season went from bad to worse last weekend, with their defeat to Sunderland made even more troubling by the hammer-blow of losing skipper Romero for the rest of the season. It’s understood that he suffered a high-grade medial cruciate ligament partial tear, after colliding with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Estimated return date: next season.

Tottenham injury news latest: midfield and attack

Dejan Kulusevski (knee) - It’s been 340 days since the Sweden international last played for Tottenham, and we’re still no closer to knowing when he’ll be back. He has, however, made it clear that he plans to play for his country in the World Cup this summer, which suggests he could get some game time before the Premier League campaign ends. Estimated return date: late season.

Wilson Odobert (knee) - He’s been out since February with an ACL injury and will play no further part in Spurs’ season. The 21-year-old has made over fifty appearances since joining from Burnley back in 2024, scoring five goals. Notably, he bagged a brace in Tottenham’s 3-1 Europa League quarter-final against AZ Alkmaar. Estimated return date: Autumn 2026.

James Maddison (knee) - It’s been a deeply frustrating season for Tottenham’s set-piece magician, who’s missed the entire campaign with an ACL injury. He’s stepped up his recovery considerably in recent weeks, but given the severity of his issue, the chances of the club rushing him back to play a part in the run-in are remote. Estimated return date: pre-season.

Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) - At last, some positive news. The Uruguayan midfielder is finally back in training, after suffering a hamstring injury against Bournemouth back in January. While he’s unlikely to start against the Seagulls on Saturday, he could well be named among the substitutes. Estimated return date: 18th April vs Brighton.

Mohammed Kudus (quad) - The Ghana international may have to have surgery after suffering a setback in his recovery from a quad injury. If so, he won’t play again this season, and may even miss out on the World Cup . Bad news for Spurs but better news for England, who won’t have to deal with both Kudus and Antoine Semenyo in the World Cup clash this summer. Estimated return date: pre-season.

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Tottenham Hotspur will enter a crucial period of their 2025/26 Premier League campaign this week, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi and his newly inherited charges set to take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.

The ex-Brighton boss was named Spurs boss at the end of March, following a nightmarish interim spell from Igor Tudor. The ex-Juventus coach lasted a mere seven games after replacing Thomas Frank, winning just one of his matches in charge and plunging the north London outfit even deeper into the relegation battle.

As things stand, the Lilywhites are a mere point clear of the bottom three, with just 30 points accumulated from 31 matches. West Ham - currently below them in 18th - Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are the three other sides jostling to keep their heads above water, with Burnley and Wolves in 19th and 20th respectively most likely already condemned to the icy depths of the Championship.

Ahead of what’s promising to be a fascinating few weeks brimming with agonising twists and turns, Spurs remain in the unfortunate position of missing a number of key players going into the run-in. This is how De Zerbi’s squad is shaping up and the expected return dates of those injured, ahead of their weekend trip to the North East:

Spurs injury news update - goalkeepers and defence

Guglielmo Vicario (hernia): Tottenham’s number one was able to put the international break to good use - he had an operation on a hernia that he had been managing for several months. He is still recovering from the procedure, but could well make his return before the month is up.

The Italy international’s future at the club still remains uncertain, with rumours persisting for some time suggesting that Spurs may look for a new man between the sticks for next season.

Expected return date: April 25th

Ben Davies (ankle): The Spurs stalwart, now in his 12th season at the club, is currently out of action after having surgery on a broken ankle in early 2026.

Since then, there has been little in the way of information regarding his recovery, although he has been spotted at the ground supporting the team during his recovery.

With just seven matches of the season left to play, it now looks likely that he has played his last game for the club, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.

Expected return date: Unknown

Spurs injury news update - midfield and attack

Dejan Kulusevski (knee): He’s missed the entirety of the season so far, after suffering a serious knee injury in a match against Crystal Palace last May.

Last month, he underwent further surgical work on his existing injury, and was part of the Sweden squad that secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off victories over Ukraine and Poland respectively. His presence was merely for team morale, rather than playing in the fixtures.

Kulusevski has made it clear that he intends to play a key role for his country in the summer international tournament, and claimed his “knee is great now” following the latest surgical procedure.

Expected return date: Unknown - but his comments suggest he could feature before the end of the season

Wilson Odobert (anterior cruciate ligament): Another long-term absentee, Odobert hasn’t kicked a ball for the club since February.

Given the six to nine month expected recovery time for an anterior cruciate ligament tear, Spurs fans certainly won’t be seeing Odobert back in action this season. He’ll be targeting a comeback before the end of 2026.

Expected return date: Late November/December 2026

Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring): The Uruguay international has been sidelined since January, after he was stretchered off the field in a match against Liverpool with a hamstring injury.

Like Kulusevski, he’ll be not only focusing on returning for Spurs, but also on participating in this summer’s World Cup.

As things stand, the 28-year-old will be aiming to feature for Spurs by late April, potentially against Wolves in the final match of the month. Failing that, he could get minutes against Aston Villa in early May.

Expected return date: 25th April

James Maddison (anterior cruciate ligament)

Oh, how Tottenham have missed the creative spark of the England international this season. It has been a long road to recovery for Maddison, who suffered his ACL injury in a pre-season fixture against Newcastle United.

Since then, he’s undergone surgery and is now at the tail end of his recovery period. He was among Spurs’ injured stars who were seen cheering on from the sidelines during the dismal 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest before the international break.

Barring any late setbacks, he’ll be looking to make a comeback next month. His return would be most welcome ahead of the side’s crunch clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in mid-May.

Expected return date: 17th May

Yves Bissouma (muscular problem): Out since the middle of March, Bissouma’s injury is somewhat of a mystery, with the rather vague “problems with muscles” as specific as information regarding his ailment has been.

Expected return date: Unknown

Pape Matar Sarr (shoulder): A bit of a concern, this one. Injured on international duty, the Senegal star has not appeared in any footage from De Zerbi’s early training sessions as Spurs’ new manager.

It’s very much a ‘fingers crossed it’s nothing serious’ one for now, until the Tottenham boss provides a fresh injury update post-international break.

Expected return date: Unknown

Mathys Tel (thigh): He missed out on the international break with France’s U21 side as a precaution, after leaving the field in discomfort during Spurs’ aforementioned loss to Nottingham Forest.

The good news is that the injury doesn’t appear to be too concerning and he’s expected to feature in De Zerbi’s first game in charge against Sunderland. You’d expect Spurs to add further attacking competition for Tel in the squad this summer, with Fiorentina striker Moise Kean said to be among their top targets.

Expected return date: 12th April

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Once again, we’ve scoured the gossip columns for some of the biggest and juiciest new Premier League transfer rumours which you might have missed over the past 24 hours – and today, we start our morning round-up off with a tale involving old rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

Sport Witness report that Spurs have joined several other sides in showing interest in AS Roma full-back Wesley, who is still “attracting attention” from top sides, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal both said to be “in the race.”

Spurs are said to have started “keeping an eye” on the 22-year-old, who could be in Brazil’s starting line-up for the World Cup off the back of an impressive season in Serie A. Most importantly for Tottenham’s chances of landing him, it’s said that Roma’s asking price isn’t putting them off.

The Giallorossi apparently want €60m (just over £52m) for Wesley, a price tag which is said to reflect their “reluctance” to let him leave – but if Roma miss out on Champions League football, as seems likely, then they may be forced to bow to financial pressure and sell. For a few sides, including Arsenal, that may be too much money, but Spurs are suggested to be happy to press ahead.

The 3AM Verdict: Sport Witness note that other sources have suggested a lower price tag, and Spurs will have a tough time convincing Wesley to sign for them over other sides if their potential rivals aren’t priced out of the race. They’ll have an even tougher time if they get relegated, of course. For what it’s worth, we’re rather sceptical of a flurry of recent stories suggesting new Spurs targets just days after Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment. We doubt that an inside track into the new regime has been established so quickly.

Sunderland prepared for ‘ transfer battle’ as they turn back to old target

Let’s stick with Sport Witness for our second story of the day, which also happens to involve AS Roma – but this time as a team that could rival Sunderland for the signing of a long-standing defensive target: Bologna centre-half Jhon Lucumí.

Sunderland remain “very interested” in the Colombian, who they tried and failed to sign last summer, but now Roma are “in the hunt” and see him as a likely replacement for Evan Ndicka should the Ivorian leave this summer, as has been widely rumoured.

Lucumí seems unlikely to sign a new contract offer at Bologna and is “increasing likely” to be on his way. He was also said to be “keen” to take up Sunderland’s offer at the time, although apparently he’s also expressed an interest in living in Rome…

The 3AM Verdict: We suspect Sunderland do still have at least some interest in Lucumí, who they pursued vigorously, if unsuccessfully, last summer. It’s very hard to say whether they could beat Roma in a straight race for his signature, however, and there can be very little confidence about where the Colombian might land this summer.

Bournemouth ‘weighing up’ summer bid for Fulham star

We’ll wrap today’s digest up with a story from Sports Boom which suggests that Bournemouth are “weighing up” a bid for Fulham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon as they search for reinforcements this summer.

Sessegnon’s deal technically expires this summer, although his current club have the option to extend it for another year, but now is the time for the Cottagers to sell if they want to make any money – and with the Cherries apparently identifying the 25-year-old as a “key target,” they may get their chance.

Sessegnon is said to be “open to testing himself” at a bigger team, but it’s not clear that Bournemouth would necessarily qualify. Fulham, for their part, are “reluctant” to part ways with the former Spurs man, too. There’s no word on how much they might demand if negotiations do open up.

The 3AM Verdict: A perfectly plausible but otherwise uncorroborated transfer rumour, so we’ll remain gently sceptical about it all until we see more. Bournemouth do likely need a new left-back this summer, however, and they can’t always sign a previous unheard-of wonderkid…

Spurs have been linked with a summer move for an attacking midfielder who’s appeared on the shortlists of several other Premier League sides.

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The Roberto De Zerbi era is officially underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although the controversial Italian won’t take charge of a match until 12 April when Spurs head north to face Sunderland. But while his most urgent priority will be turning on-field performances around, reports suggest that he’s already looking ahead to the summer transfer window.

Given that he’s be handed a five-year contract, that perhaps isn’t surprising. He has a long-term to plan for beyond his current rescue mission. Reports from this week already suggest that he’s identified Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli as a potential target, but the Italy international isn’t the only name alleged to be on his list – with a former Aston Villa and Leeds target also said to be on De Zerbi’s radar…

Gabriel Sara reportedly added to Spurs shortlist for the summer

According to a story from Caught Offside, Spurs are hoping to position themselves to make a move for Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara, a 26-year-old attacking midfielder who made his debut for Brazil over the course of the recent international break.

The report suggests that Spurs have already made initial contact to sound out Sara ahead of a prospective bid, with the player allegedly keen to move back to England, where he spent two seasons in the Championship with Norwich City before impressing enough to earn a move to Turkey.

Having registered a combined 27 goals and assists for the Canaries in the 2023/24 campaign, Sara has since scored eight goals and provided 13 more across the better part of two years in Turkey, playing in a fluid attacking role which has sees him work to exploit pockets of space around the edge of the penalty area on either side of the field.

Sara acts primarily as a creative force with Galatasaray, and a relatively limited return in terms of assists this season somewhat belies the quantity and quality of chances he creates – although he has only provided two league goals so far over the course of the current campaign, he is credited with 5.52 expected assists.

If Spurs are indeed interested in Sara, it would likely be to provide competition for Xavi Simons and James Maddison in the number 10 role should De Zerbi stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation for which the Spurs squad has been primarily designed – but Sara can also play in a slightly deeper playmaking role, providing an added degree of tactical flexibility.

Will Spurs move to sign Sara in the next transfer window?

In terms of the validity of the report, it’s difficult to work out just how likely any stories about De Zerbi’s desires in the transfer window are to be accurate given how little time has passed since his appointment. The reliability of any inside track sources may claim to have must be viewed as questionable as it stands.

Still, Sara is not necessarily an unrealistic target for Spurs to have. There has been Premier League interest before, with Aston Villa strongly linked in the past (although Caught Offside’s report claims that they have cooled on the Brazilian) while Leeds and Sunderland have also cropped up as a possible destination.

Caught Offside believe that Galatasaray’s asking price would be a relatively meaty €45m (just over £39m), but previous stories have suggested a slightly lower price point, with a figure in the €30m (£26m) touted when links to Sunderland and Leeds emerged shortly after the January transfer window.

Both of those sides were alleged to have made approaches for Sara over the winter only to be rebuffed, with Galatasaray unwilling to part ways with a regular stater mid-season – but the Turkish side are generally prepared to sell, not least as they’re a club who are always looking for ways to fund their next big splash in the market.

Sara will likely be obtainable if Spurs are keen, although without further corroboration it’s hard to assess how genuine their alleged interest may be – but he’s an intriguing player with a genuine creative touch, and if the price isn’t unreasonable and he fits De Zerbi’s intended scheme, it’s certainly a plausible story on paper. Unless, of course, Spurs get relegated. If that happens, they may have to adjust the height at which they aim in the coming transfer window.

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Every morning, 3 Added Minutes scours the gossip columns to put together a round-up of the biggest (and strangest) new Premier League transfer rumours which you might have missed over the past 24 hours – and today, we kick off with a story involving each of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Sport Witness (taking some of their information from Swedish outlet Sportsbladet), Chelsea and Villa are among the sides who have Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall “on their radar” – and both even attempted to sign the youngster in January.

Apparently the two teams were “willing to pay” as much as £40m to secure Bergvall’s services, but Spurs rejected the offers at the time – but they remain “keen” on the 20-year-old and could make another move in the summer, especially if Spurs end up getting relegated.

It’s speculated that Spurs’ stance on Bergvall is “unlikely to have changed” but that a drop down to the Championship could “force their hand.” There’s no suggestion that either Chelsea or Villa have re-opened talks, nor any word on what kind of transfer fee might be enough to get a deal done.

The 3AM Verdict: This article is largely speculative, based on Sportsbladet’s assertion that Chelsea and Villa were both bidders in January. If that’s accurate, of course, then there’s no reason that the two wouldn’t still be interested in the summer, while Spurs will be forced to shed much of their squad if they end up going down. Survive, and we suspect they’ll hang on barring a particularly enormous offer.

Serie A star ‘in Tottenham’s sights’ as De Zerbi identifies first target

Roberto De Zerbi has barely been Spurs manager for five minutes, but that hasn’t stopped him from picking out his first summer transfer target, according to Calciomercato – they reckon that the new head coach has put Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli “in Tottenham’s sights” as he looks to rebuild his squad at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old Italy international is at the top of De Zerbi’s “wish list,” with Juventus potentially prepared to let Locatelli leave in order to balance the books. The Old Lady is struggling with her finances at the moment, and Locatelli only has two more years left on his contract, making this summer the best time to sell to get maximum value.

There’s no word on what that value might be, however, which is understandable given that there has been no chance for Spurs to open negotiations as yet – and nor is there any word on the player’s own thoughts about his future.

The 3AM Verdict: Although not stated in the article, it’s fair to assume that this a deal which could only take place if Spurs do beat the drop. Juventus do need to sell some players this summer, so any stories linking their players with a move away have to be viewed as plausible right now – but we’d need to see more corroboration of this story before we fully buy into it.

The Spurs home kit for the 2026/27 season appears to have been revealed online - and supporters don’t seem too impressed.

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The brand new Tottenham Hotspur home kit for the forthcoming 2026/27 season appears to have been ‘leaked’ online ahead of its official release later this year – and Spurs supporters don’t seem to be especially impressed by Nike’s work.

Footy Headlines claim to have obtained details of the new-look shirt that the club will wear next season and have provided a rendered image of the new kit, aptly describing it as a “no-nonsense” shirt. So how will the relegation-threatened side look as they line up after the summer, whichever division they end up in?

Brand new 2026/27 Tottenham Hotspur home kit leaked online

If the leaks are proven to be accurate then the new Spurs kit, a digital render of which can be viewed in the social media link above, certainly doesn’t bring much design flair to the table.

Plain white with a white collar, the only pops of colour across the kit come from thin dark blue lines running down the sides and at the end of the sleeves – although the main body of the kit does have a faint, white-grey two-tone pattern running diagonally across the strip.

The Nike and club logos are picked out in the same dark blue as the trim, while the sponsor’s logo is again bright red, with insurance provider AIA entering the final season of their existing sponsorship deal with the club.

The template is apparently identical to that used by Nike for England’s World Cup kits, which haven’t proven to be especially popular with supporters since their release in time for the March internationals – and judging by the initial reactions from Spurs fans, their new shirt may not have too many fans either.

Spurs fans react negatively to new home kit on social media

The initial response from Tottenham Hotspur fans online has been less than positive, with many criticising the rather basic new look – and a number describing Nike’s efforts as being “lazy” as they enter the tenth year of their manufacturing deal with the club.

“They don’t even try,” complained one supporter on social media, while another described Nike as “lazy” and “useless” – at least, they described it as such once the less salubrious language was edited out.

There certainly weren’t many warmer reviews to be found online in response to a shirt which lacks the detail of some of Nike’s previous shirt designs for Spurs, although this isn’t the first time that the manufacturer has gone for a very straight down the line look – their shirts for the 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2021/22 seasons all made little effort to jazz up the traditional white kit.

Few fans will really be too worried, of course, provided that those shirts are being worn in the Premier League next season. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi has just seven matches to turn a dire campaign around and stave off the threat of relegation to the Championship – and if that is averted, then there won’t be too many supporters who worry themselves about the strip that their side is wearing next August.