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Tottenham Hotspur are embroiled in a relegation battle in the Premier League with seven fixtures left to play. They are sat in 17th place in the table and are only a point above the drop zone having lost 3-0 at home against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest last time out.

Next up for Spurs is an away trip to the Stadium of Light this weekend to play Sunderland following the international break. They have a managerial vacancy to fill following Igor Tudor’s exit, but whoever takes charge this weekend (Roberto Di Zerbi is expected to be appointed in time) will have a host of fitness worries to concern themselves with. Here is a look at the latest Spurs injury news and return dates...

When is Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario available again?

Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to be available again at the end of April. He has had surgery to treat a hernia and is expected to sit out against Sunderland on Saturday. Antonin Kinsky or Brandon Austin will now get the opportunity play against the Black Cats.

On Vicario, the club shared this update last week: “The minor procedure has been timed to have as minimal an impact on our season as possible... Guglielmo will commence his rehab with our medical staff immediately, and it is hoped that he could return to action within the next month.”

Attacker Mathys Tel remains sidelined with a groin injury. It is hoped that he can return to the pitch at some point in April to boost their new head coach’s attacking options, but it remains unclear as it stands as to whether he might be involved in any capacity against Sunderland.

Spurs will also need to assess Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur over the coming days ahead of their trek to the North East. They have both been recovering from muscle injuries but are expected return to full training before Sunday’s match. Prior to his departure, Tudor said that both were “progressing well” as they worked to return to action after the international break - both could play at least some part.

Five more Spurs players who could be injured for the Sunderland match

Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma missed out against Nottingham Forest in their last outing due to an undisclosed muscular problem. It remains to be seen whether he will be fit to face Sunderland. He will be checked this week but he remains a major doubt.

Ben Davies’ exact return date from his broken ankle earlier this remains unknown, although there had been reports that an April comeback was being targeted, whilst James Maddison continues to recover from his ACL injury. The latter may well feature before the end of this term, with Tudor previously stating that he hoped for a “nice surprise” as the playmaker progresses through his rehabilitation.

As for Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski, the duo are still on the road to recovery from their respective long-term injuries. Odobert is out until the winter following surgery on a serious knee injury, while the current indications are that Swedish winger Kulusevski will play no part in the 2025/26 campaign due to a persistent knee problem of his own.

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We begin this weekend’s latest set of transfer rumours at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea interest has been registered in a Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid, as Spurs’ Premier League situation continues to worsen…

According to Caught Offside, the Blues are set to be in for 19-year-old centre-back Luka Vuskovic when he returns to Spurs this summer. The Croatia international has enjoyed a breakout season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga and has seen his transfer value skyrocket, with several of Europe’s biggest clubs including Barcelona, Liverpool and Bayern Munich thought to be interested.

The report ‘confirmed’ that Chelsea are amongst those hoping to land the teenage defender this summer. The Blues have had struggles at the back at times this season and could complete a stunning move at the expense of their London rivals, though Spurs do not want to sell Vuskovic before he has even featured for the first team in north London and may value the starlet at as much as €100 million (£86m). Chelsea’s interest in the player is thought to be ‘the strongest’ at this stage but Spurs are yet to receive any formal approaches for a transfer.

The 3AM verdict: It is hard to make a case for such a highly-rated defender as Vuskovic remaining at Spurs next season, particularly if they are relegated. Even if they stay up, the player has never featured for their first team and will surely feel that he has more attractive options elsewhere.

For him to move to one of Spurs’ biggest rivals in Chelsea, though, would certainly raise eyebrows. Particularly if there are other clubs willing to meet Spurs’ asking price, it would make more sense for them to avoid any cross-London summer sales. We do not doubt that Chelsea are interested in the player, though, and he would fit in well with their current recruitment model – but we still view this move as unlikely.

Man Utd linked with massive £104m Real Madrid double deal

Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, Manchester United have been tipped for a stunning double swoop at the expense of La Liga giants Real Madrid this summer.

That is according to reports by Defensa Central in Spain, who claim that the duo of Eduardo Camavinga and Nico Paz could be the subject of an €120m (£104m) bid from Old Trafford as the Red Devils look to overhaul their midfield ahead of next season.

Attacking midfielder Paz is at Como at present but is expected to return to former club Real at the end of the season for his €9m buy-back clause, while the versatile Camavinga has struggled for game-time this term and has seen increasing speculation regarding his future at the Bernabeu as a result. The likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with the 23-year-old midfielder.

The 3AM verdict: Even the report itself clarifies that this reported bid is merely speculative at present, and we must agree that it appears unlikely. Real Madrid will not be keen for Paz to depart the club so soon after completing his return to the Spanish capital, with the player likely to hope for a chance to feature for Los Blancos’ first team after initially coming through their academy.

Camavinga, however, is a different story. While we’re still leaning towards believing that he will stay put in Madrid, there is sure to be some truth behind the frequent reports that the Frenchman is a target for Premier League sides after seeing his role with Real diminish. For United to sign the two players in one double deal would certainly steal the headlines, that much is for sure.

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Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate circumstances after Sunday saw the Lilywhites fall to a damaging 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, which left Igor Tudor’s side just a point and a single place above the Premier League relegation zone with seven matches to play.

The defeat to one of their closest relegation rivals firmly put the spotlight back on interim head coach Tudor, who has seen one draw and four defeats from his five league fixtures since taking over from Thomas Frank. Safe to say, that the appointment has not worked as the Spurs hierarchy hoped it would, and reports are beginning to circulate that Tudor might not still be in the dugout by the end of the international break.

The three-week break from domestic action allows for the board to consider their options wisely, as the precarious position in which Spurs find themselves has become abundantly clear and their top-flight status is on the line.

Adi Hutter linked with Spurs job - he could be their only hope

According to reports by The Telegraph in the aftermath of Sunday’s defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it was stated that Spurs are considering appointing Adi Hütter amid a ‘contingency plan’ if they do opt to relieve Tudor of his duties in north London.

Former AS Monaco boss Hütter is currently out of work and available to take over to save the Lilywhites, who are in serious danger of relegation and must act fast if the board feel that Tudor is not the man to save them from the drop.

Formerly manager of Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach before his time at Monaco – where he managed former Spurs star Eric Dier – Hütter has top European pedigree and has been compared with England boss Thomas Tuchel in terms of his style of play. Further comparisons with the likes of Jurgen Klopp reflect the high-energy brand of football the Austrian would look to bring to the Premier League – and he could be just the man Spurs need to save them from the drop.

Spurs must act fast to bring in Hütter and save their season

Though eyebrows would undoubtedly be raised at the appointment by Spurs of a second firefighter manager without previous Premier League experience, it is important to consider both the options currently available and the players Spurs have at their disposal.

Appointing a traditional relegation specialist such as Sean Dyche might seem a good idea in principle, but the likelihood is that many of Tottenham’s high-profile players might not necessarily respond to his methods. Besides, playing a more pragmatic style of football has evidently not worked for them in any capacity this season.

Former Spurs men have also been touted with a return to the club. But Robbie Keane is unlikely to leave his role at Ferencváros for a temporary job amidst recent links with Celtic, and Harry Redknapp is 79, which carries its own risks after a long stretch out of the game. Meanwhile, Tim Sherwood’s ‘come get me’ pleas certainly raise eyebrows considering he has managed just one club since leaving Spurs 12 years ago.

There is not a plethora of options available at present, but Hütter might just be the man who could yet steer Spurs away from danger. His high-pressing, attacking style of play would suit the club’s players and allow them to make the most out of their forward talent, particularly if the likes of Mohammed Kudus and James Maddison return before the end of the season.

“I like for my teams to play aggressive football in a good way, to be proactive, with a clear idea of how to play,” Hutter said in 2023 when he was named Monaco boss. “This must go with the desire to have a conquering state of mind, to show character, when you lose the ball for example. It is important that everyone finds their place in this vision.”

While former Spurs ace Dier added last year: “Coach Adi Hütter's style at Monaco is similar to the aggressive play I performed at Bayern last year. I believe I showed my abilities well enough. I really like this style of play. Now I must prove that ability on the field.”

Spurs face a worrying task to survive in the top flight as the real risk of relegation to the Championship looms large. But if there is one man who can lead them to safety, it might just be Hütter.

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This morning’s latest set of transfer rumours fresh off the mill begins at Anfield, where Liverpool are believed to have stolen ahead of Chelsea in a major transfer race ahead of the summer window.

Caught Offside relay reports by Mark Brus for the Daily Briefing that Liverpool and Chelsea have both made contact with Real Madrid for a second time over the availability of Eduardo Camavinga this summer – with Liverpool said to be ‘ahead’ in the race.

Reporting states that the La Liga giants are ‘ready to listen to offers’ for the 23-year-old France international this summer, for as little as €50million (£43m). Liverpool have been keen on the midfielder for ‘some time’ and have already held two rounds of talks with the player’s entourage, though formal talks with Real Madrid are not yet believed to have taken place. Man United have also recently been linked.

A source told the Daily Briefing: “There’s the growing sense that Camavinga’s time at Real Madrid is coming towards its end. They’re not actively pushing him out, but privately they’re prepared to consider selling for the right price.”

“Liverpool and Chelsea are both working to establish themselves with those close to Camavinga,” a source explained. “For now, Liverpool have done slightly more work on this deal, but it will likely be an open race.”

The 3AM verdict: Real Madrid midfielders are often linked with moves to the Premier League, but it rarely comes to fruition. Camavinga has struggled for game-time this season, though, so the possibility of an exit may have increased in recent months.

Big-name players rarely leave the Bernabeu unless they need to, so it would likely take firm assurances of a key role at wherever Camavinga may end up next for a summer move to become a reality. We’ll need some further convincing before believing a Premier League move for the Frenchman is a reality, but the player’s current situation at Madrid makes this one to watch out for.

Man Utd target £55m Spurs swoop if Lilywhites suffer relegation

Meanwhile, Manchester United are the latest club considering a Tottenham Hotspur swoop if Spurs are relegated. As per Sportsboom, Archie Gray is thought to be a Red Devils target this summer and the Lilywhites golden boy could be available for £55m amid rival interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The 20-year-old has been a shining light for Spurs this term, particularly in recent weeks as the performance levels of many of his team-mates have dropped, and it is likely that the former Leeds United youngster will be one of the first players targeted by big clubs across the continent if Spurs lose their Premier League status this term.

Reporting continues that Gray previously pledged his future to Spurs even if they are relegated, but this will not stop giants such as United from testing their resolve with big-money bids. Relegation could cost the Lilywhites £250m in revenue and so they will have no choice but to sell key assets in order to balance the books.

The 3AM verdict: Gray has proven his worth as one of the Premier League’s brightest young players in recent months and would be far too good for the Championship if Spurs are relegated – he was too good for the Championship before moving to Spurs for £40m aged just 18, after all. His words of loyalty may be one thing, but a big move may be on the horizon regardless of whether Spurs stay up.

United are searching for tenacious, hard-working but technically gifted midfield players as part of their rebuild and Gray would fit this mould perfectly. His ability to play across the back-line also gives him invaluable versatility. There could be a transfer battle for his signature, no doubt, and United could conceivably be right at the front of the queue if they secure Champions League football for next term.

Spurs could sign a superb defender from Serie A this summer - according to Football Manager.

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However Tottenham Hotspur’s season ends, there will be an awful lot of work to do this summer if they are to build a competitive side from the wreckage of the past year – and likely a lot of comings and goings in the transfer market.

Not only are there glaring weaknesses in several departments, but it seems increasingly likely that several key players (not least Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero) will push to leave North London. Tottenham’s transfer team may have their work cut out.

Figuring out just how they will do that work is a little trickier, with the gossip columns throwing new names up almost every day. So we decided to get a glimpse into the potential footballing future by turning to just about the most accurate simulation available to us, Football Manager 2026, to see who Spurs might invest in this summer – and how those moves will work out.

Serie A star will be Spurs’ best summer signing – according to Football Manager

Spurs didn’t actually go overboard in our save, having avoided relegation from the Premier League in a season rather less disastrous than the one taking place in front of our eyes – but still spent over £100m on new players as they look to beef up their squad.

A few of the new signings weren’t especially impactful. Juventus’ Edon Zhegrova managed just three goals in our simulated 2026/27 season, while highly-rated attacking midfielder Charles De Ketelaere was restricted to just 17 appearances by injuries – although he did manage seven goals in that time, suggesting that the £46.5m paid to Atalanta for his services was a very decent deal.

A couple of back-ups made up the numbers, but the most impressive signing seems to have been 28-year-old centre-back Sam Beukema, a Dutchman who came from Napoli in a deal worth £26m and immediately made an impact, starting 24 matches in the Premier League and proving himself to be a fine investment.

In the game, he took Romero’s place despite the fact that the Argentine actually stayed put, but his combination of physical power and positional discipline in the game would make him a fine replacement in the real world, too – and given that he’s being touted for a late call-up to the Dutch squad ahead of the World Cup, it might be that the in-game stats reflect reality quite well.

But could Beukema really move to Spurs in real life – and is Football Manager’s prediction for Spurs’ summer dealings, which resulted in a disappointing sixth-placed finish with a big gap between them and the top four, likely to bear any resemblance to the reality?

Could Spurs sign Sam Beukema this summer?

While Football Manager may have projected both Van de Ven and Romero to stay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium over the course of the coming months, we strongly suspect that one or both will be on their way out – meaning that relatively affordable deals for proven defenders like Beukema could be precisely the kind of signings that Spurs try to make this summer.

There are no rumours currently linking Spurs with Beukema specifically (although Liverpool’s name cropped up on occasion in 2025), but he represents the right kind of profile – a good combination of experience and years left in the tank, strong and fast but also technically capable. Beukema is a genuine all-rounder in his position, a player who would fit into most managers’ systems without fuss.

Of course, the rest of Spur’s business dealings in Football Manager fail to align with the grim reality of just how bad this team have been. This is a world in which the team finished sixth two seasons in a row – arguably an underachievement compared to expectations, but streets ahead of where they are now. They are likely to be far more aggressive with their dealings in reality. Assuming they stay up…

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Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday night, but their last 16 second-leg performance against Atletico Madrid gave fans hope that Spurs can still turn around their domestic season.

The Lilywhites won for the first time under Igor Tudor as a 3-2 victory on the night saw Spurs defeated 7-5 on aggregate by the La Liga side, far from the most embarrassing score-line of the round as Newcastle United, Chelsea and Manchester City were all humiliated by a greater margin.

For Spurs, the focus now switches simply to Premier League survival. Arguably the most important match of their season awaits on Sunday, at home to Nottingham Forest, and victory could inspire the north London side onto securing the points they need to retain their top-flight status. If Spurs do remain in the Premier League next term, a huge summer transfer window could await – with one forward signing emerging as a potential target.

Spurs rival Chelsea and Bayern for Bundesliga hotshot

According to reports by Bild in Germany, Fisnik Asllani is in ‘high demand’ across Europe and could have his pick of clubs this summer, with Spurs amongst the sides showing an interest in the 23-year-old Hoffenheim star.

The in-form striker has struck nine goals and eight assists in what is his first Bundesliga season as a regular starter, having spent time out on loan in the German second tier last term. Spurs are not alone in their admiration, with the likes of Bayern Munich and Chelsea also mentioned as being amongst the Kosovo international’s admirers.

According to the report, Asllani could ‘choose his future club’ this summer – similarly to how he chose to represent Kosovo rather than Germany, his country of birth, feeling a stronger affiliation with the nation he calls his homeland. Spurs may face a difficult task to secure his signature ahead of some strong competition – but might view Asllani as a signing who could change the trajectory of the club’s next campaign.

Could Asllani transform Spurs’ attack next season?

Spurs’ injury issues have been well documented this season, and their forward line has been hit as hard as anywhere on the pitch. Dominic Solanke was out for the entirety of the first half of the campaign, while Richarlison spent an extended period out with a hamstring injury and Randal Kolo Muani has also been in and out of the side.

Wingers Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert have also joined James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski on the treatment table with long-term injuries, with the Lilywhites lacking both creativity and goalscoring instinct for much of the campaign.

Asllani is not only a striker who is on the rise and bang in form at present, he has also not spent any time out with injury since the 2023/24 season and could make an instant impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He could arrive in north London and inject some much-needed fresh blood and youth into the Spurs attack as they aim for a fresh start next term. There could be a major rebuild at the club this summer, regardless of which division Spurs find themselves – and Asllani might be trusted as the man to spearhead the Lilywhites’ revival.

A round-up of the biggest new Premier League transfer rumours - with news from Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, West Ham and more.

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Every morning, we at 3 Added Minutes comb through the gossip columns to bring you some of the biggest (and strangest) new Premier League transfer rumours which you might have missed over the past 24 hours – and today, we kick our digest off with a story involving both Arsenal and Liverpool.

TeamTalk claim that the Reds have launched a transfer bid for rising FC Midtjylland star Darío Osorio – but that having had a first offer rejected, Arsenal could “scupper their plans” with a move of their own.

Apparently Liverpool offered around £8.6m for the 22-year-old winger, but his current club are demanding “at least” £12m to sell. That has created an opening for Arsenal, who are reported to have sent scouts to watch Osorio in action, not that the Gunners are necessarily favourites to land the up-and-coming Chilean.

A host of sides are watching him, with Bayern Munich, West Ham, Bournemouth and Fulham all mentioned – and it’s suggested that the player may prioritise getting regular first-team football at a ‘smaller’ side this summer should he leave Denmark, supposedly making it “more likely” that he moves to West Ham than either Liverpool or Arsenal.

The 3AM Verdict: We’re not too clear on the validity of the claim that he’s more likely to end up West Ham, which feels quite speculative to us. Various rumours floating around suggest that quite a few sides are monitoring the winger, and it’s entirely unclear where he’ll end up as it stands. Expect plenty of sides to be in the bidding, with no evident favourite at this stage.

Spurs & Nottingham Forest among sides ‘handed chance’ to sign Serie A striker

Over to a story from Sport Witness, now, who combine stories from the Italian media which suggest that Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and West Ham are among the sides who could be “handed the chance” to snap up Canadian striker Jonathan David this summer.

David, who signed for Juventus on a free transfer last summer, has hit a rough run of form and there are now “doubts around his future” in Turin, with “every chance” that he moves on in the next transfer window. The three Premier League sides mentioned are among several said to be “on alert” as a result.

Apparently Aston Villa and Marseille could be in the mix, too, but despite the widespread interest it’s suggested that any deal is “unlikely to be expensive,” not that a specific figure is given – and nor is there any word on the player’s own preferences.

The 3AM Verdict: Again, this is all very early stage and inherently speculative. Juventus’ financial situation means that David will be for sale if the price is right, but will his form put off some of the suitors he had last summer, a list which includes the Premier League sides mentioned in this list? Or push his price down enough to make a deal viable? There’s a long way to go before we have enough information to form a clear picture.

Liverpool ‘eyeing up’ Real Madrid move

Let’s wrap up today’s digest with a story from Football Insider, which suggests that Liverpool are “eyeing up” a deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga this summer, with the Spanish side supposedly “willing to listen to offers.”

It will still take at least €50m (£43m) to sign Camavinga, but Liverpool are apparently “long-term admirers” of the versatile Frenchman, who can also play at left-back. With opportunities for starts becoming increasingly limited at the Bernabeu, Real could let him leave – but won’t force him out or accept lowball offers, according to this report.

Liverpool now have Camavinga in mind as a “likely target” as he will still be rather cheaper than Adam Wharton, who would apparently cost £70m to sign from Crystal Palace. Other teams are expected to express interest in Camavinga, too, but Liverpool will be “firmly in the mix” for the 23-year-old’s signature.

The 3AM Verdict: Eminently possible. A few reports from Spain have suggested that Camavinga is for sale this summer, while Liverpool are among teams to have been linked with a bid in the past – but then again, those links went nowhere, and there will surely be other teams who are keen. We’ll see.

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Tottenham Hotspur managed to secure a 1-1 draw away at Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Richarlison scored a late equaliser for the London outfit at Anfield to boost their survival hopes. They are sat in 16th place in the Premier League table.

Igor Tudor’s side are only a point above the relegation zone as they battle it out with the likes of West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. They are back in action on Wednesday night against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. In the meantime, here is a look at their latest injury news and return dates...

When is Conor Gallagher back for Tottenham Hotspur?

Conor Gallagher missed out for Spurs against Liverpool due to illness. He will need to be assessed ahead of their upcoming clash against Atletico Madrid. It remains to be seen at this stage whether he will be involved and more developments are expected over the next 24 hours.

Destiny Udogie has been out of action since early February due to a hamstring injury. He could return this weekend in their next league match against Nottingham Forest which would be a boost. The full-back likes to get up and down the flank and get himself involved in attacks. Elsewhere, Yves Bissouma is in the treatment room and his return date is yet to be known at this stage.

Spurs need to make checks on defender Cristian Romero and midfielder Joao Palhinha after they sat out at Anfield. The pair both suffered concussions but may well return against Atletico Madrid. Tudor has said: “No, they (Romero and Palhinha) are out (against Liverpool). I don't know how much - I think they will be back for sure for Forest, maybe even for the UCL, I don't know exactly.”

What is the latest news on Lucas Bergvall and Mohamed Kudus?

Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall is sidelined with an ankle issue he sustained in January. He is aiming to play again by April. It would be a positive to have him back for the remaining matches of this campaign.

Mohamed Kudus is poised to be fit again after the next international break. Like Bergvall, the former West Ham man hasn’t featured since the start of this year. Ex-head coach Thomas Frank said at the time: “Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”

Elsewhere, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert remain more long-term absentees. It seems unlikely that any will play before next term which isn’t ideal. Odobert, who sustained a blow to his knee, isn’t poised to play again until November time. The club released this update last month: “We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee... Wilson will see a specialist next week before undergoing surgery, and will then commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff.”

Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur are also still in the treatment room. The latter could be back again by May but faces a race against time. Micky van de Ven will be back from suspension against Nottingham Forest.

Could Tottenham Hotspur soon part ways with head coach Igor Tudor?

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Tottenham Hotspur made the decision to part ways with head coach Thomas Frank last month with the club hurtling towards the relegation zone, but their decision to bring in Igor Tudor as his replacement has not worked wonders thus far.

The Lilywhites have lost three matches from three under Tudor and as per multiple emerging reports, the Croatian is already beginning to come under pressure from the board – who are sticking by him for now.

The Telegraph report that Tudor has four matches to turn things around and save his job in north London – including Spurs’ two-legged Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid, a trip to Anfield this weekend and the monumental subsequent clash with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

Should Spurs fail to pick up a victory in particularly the two league games, they might find themselves in the relegation zone by the time Tudor is dismissed from his post. Could a club legend be the man to save them?

Robbie Keane would be Tottenham’s ideal Tudor replacement

Multiple candidates to replace Tudor should he leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have emerged, with one name standing out as the ideal man to turn to – in the shape of Robbie Keane.

In dire times like these, calling on a club legend is often the way forward and Keane will feel that he has a point to prove. The Irishman scored 122 goals in 306 appearances for Spurs and there are few around who understand the club better, particularly as he was part of the Spurs generation which rose from mid-table battlers to European challengers and also won the League Cup in 2007/08, one of only two major trophies won by Spurs this century.

Keane is currently head coach of Hungarian club Ferencváros, who are sat top of the league with a Europa League last 16 tie against Braga to look forward to. Keane has been a success in his short managerial career so far but has previously expressed a desire to lead a team in the Premier League. Could this be his perfect opportunity to make a name for himself?

Keane would be taking a career-defining risk - but it could pay off

Truthfully speaking, for whomever replaces Tudor or even for the Croatian himself if he stays, the Spurs job this season will prove a defining moment in any head coach’s career. Nobody wants to be the person who took Tottenham down for the first time in 49 years – but it could do a young coach like Keane a whole lot of good to be known as the man who kept them up, too.

Other named candidates such as Roberto De Zerbi would likely only join with assurances of a long-term contract, while the Italian might decide to avoid this fire-fighting situation entirely in fear of his own reputation. For Keane, this might be the best chance he will get to manage at a top club, or it could just be a stepping stone to even bigger and better things.

One thing which is for sure is that if former star striker Keane keeps Spurs in the Premier League, he will never be forgotten by the fans. For a man who has taken an unusual route earning his managerial stripes in Israel and Hungary, you would not put it past him to take a career-defining risk in north London. But one which could certainly pay off.

While he would be unlikely to arrive with long-term assurances and might ultimately be replaced by dream candidate Mauricio Pochettino in July no matter what happens in his weeks in charge, keep Spurs up and Keane would no doubt be in the conversation for lower Premier League jobs or high-end jobs in the Championship. There is certainly room to see how this might benefit the 45-year-old in the long run.

For Spurs, to bring in Keane would mean bringing in a capable young coach who knows what it feels like to lead a winning side – unlike sacked West Brom boss and former Spurs interim Ryan Mason – and has not spent an extended period outside the game, as have candidates mentioned in the media such as Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood.

Should the worst come to the worst and Spurs find themselves in an even worse situation come the international break, bringing in Keane to be their saving grace might just be the best decision the club can make.

The latest Spurs injury news ahead of their Champions League showdown against Atlético Madrid.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s hope of arresting a worrying slide towards the Premier League relegation zone may well rest on whether they can get some of their many injured stars back in the coming weeks – but ahead of their Champions League last 16 tie with Atlético Madrid, they still have as many as 10 first-team players out or doubts.

Among those at risk of missing Tuesday’s match in the Spanish capital are defenders Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin, who was an unexpected absentee for the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace due to a fresh fitness issue.

With kick-off fast approaching, we’ve collected all of the latest Spurs injury news below along with the absent players’ likely return dates when available.

Will Djed Spence or Radu Dragusin be fit to face Atlético Madrid?

Spurs have several defensive doubts for the midweek match in Madrid, with left-back a potential headache once again: Igor Tudor is expected to be without Destiny Udogie, who is close to a return from a hamstring injury but is unlikely to be ready for another week at least, and is also sweating on the fitness of Djed Spence.

Spence hasn’t featured since February’s North London Derby defeat to Arsenal due to a calf issue, but prior to the game against Crystal Palace the interim head coach said that there was “hope” that the full-back would be available to play against Atlético. It has not yet been confirmed, but it seems likely that he is involved in some capacity.

Spurs could also be without centre-half Radu Dragusin after the Romanian missed the Palace match due to an undisclosed knock sustained in training last week. Tudor told the media that the injury was minor, but it is not yet clear whether he will be ready to play on Tuesday. Helpfully, both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero will be available – Van de Ven’s red card suspension doesn’t apply in Europe, while Romero’s own three-game ban from domestic football has now expired.

Kudus & Kulusevski among Tottenham’s long-term injuries

Aside from Udogie, Spence and Dragusin, Spurs are expected to be without seven long-term absentees this week – with winger Mohammed Kudus (thigh), midfielder Lucas Bergvall and veteran defender Ben Davies (both ankle) those believed to be closest to a comeback.

The trio are expected to be in contention to return after the March international break, which runs over the final weekend of the month. That means that all three could be involved against Sunderland on 12 April, although none of them are likely to play prior to that date.

There is still doubt over when Dejan Kulusevski could return from a serious and persistent knee injury, with Tudor thus far only telling the press that he had “hope” that the Swede could play again this season, with the club’s medical team said to be “positive” about his chances of being involved before the summer. No return date has been set, however.

Both Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) and playmaker James Maddison (ACL) have an outside chance of returning in May, but the pair are more likely to sit out the rest of the season as they rehabilitate. Winger Wilson Odobert (ACL) won’t play again until the winter.