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Tottenham Hotspur‘s Archie Gray has been backed to be an even better player than Arsenal’s Declan Rice.

That is according to Tottenham icon Darren Anderton, who feels the 20-year-old has more natural ability than his Arsenal counterpart.

Tottenham are currently fighting to stay in the Premier League, with Igor Tudor’s side just one point and two places above the relegation zone.

On Sunday, they host 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in a relegation six-pointer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Amid their struggles, ex-Tottenham star Anderton thinks Gray has the potential to go right to the very top of the game.

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Archie Gray vs Declan Rice

Rice is arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League right now, with the former West Ham star playing a key role in Arsenal’s push for an historic quadruple – not that we like to talk about it!

And while Gray is showing what a talent he can be, many would view Anderton’s proclamation as a bold one.

Gray joined Tottenham from Leeds United in 2024 as an 18-year-old for a whopping £40million. But for much of his time at Spurs, the midfielder has played out of position in defence.

The 20-year-old has proven his worth at centre-back and full-back but now he is finally being given a chance to shine in midfield, which is his natural position.

Indeed, against Atletico Madrid in a 3-2 Champions League win on Wednesday, Gray was arguably the best player on the pitch.

In the Premier League this season, Gray has lost the ball fewer times than Rice and the Arsenal man has committed more fouls than the Tottenham youngster. And according to Anderton, with Gray, the sky is the limit.

He told The Sun’s print edition: “Thinking about how well Archie played against Atletico and the energy he played with, he reminded me of Declan Rice.

“I actually think he could go on and be even better than Rice, who is a hell of a player but Archie has more natural ability.”

Rice does edge Gray when it comes to goals and assists, and per 90 minutes, he leads him for interceptions (1 vs 0.7), tackles (1.9 vs 0.5), clearances (2.2 vs 2.1), and big chances created (14 vs 3).

But Rice is 27, is in his peak, is at a top side competing for four trophies, and has top-class players around him. Gray, though, is only really just beginning. Think what he could achieve if he was at a team higher up the league, with first-rate teammates around him.

The England Under-21 international has a long way to go to catch up the Arsenal ace but he is certainly on an upward trajectory.

It must be remembered just how young Gray is, and just how much potential he has.

Gray has chance to make England’s World Cup squad

Anderton added that Gray has an outside shot of securing a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s World Cup.

He pointed out that Gray has been so impressive despite Tottenham’s struggles and even if he doesn’t head to North America with the Three Lions, he will undoubtedly get an England call soon.

For now, though, Gray has been picked in the England Under-21s latest squad for their upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

Anderton added: “I think he could have a chance to go to the World Cup. It may come too soon but his maturity amongst these struggles at Spurs has been so impressive. Without a shadow of doubt, I expect him to be a future England player.

“He’s been playing out of position and he’s just 20, so he can be anything he wants to be. He’s been the one shining light during this difficult season for Tottenham.”

Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke amid Spurs’ Premier League relegation battle.

That is according to The Sun, with their report stating that Eddie Howe is looking for a new number nine despite spending a combined £124million on Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa last summer.

Solanke has struggled with injuries since swapping Bournemouth for Tottenham in 2024 for a fee worth up to £65m.

A return of 22 goals in 61 games in all competitions doesn’t make for bad reading but if he kept Spurs in the Premier League, that would undoubtedly be his biggest contribution at the north London team.

Igor Tudor’s side are just one point above the relegation zone ahead of facing fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and now, Newcastle are reportedly considering cashing in on Tottenham’s situation.

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Newcastle eye Tottenham’s Solanke as part of wider Premier League search

The Sun claims that Newcastle are weighing up a £40m swoop for Palmeiras wonderkid Allan but could face another tug-of-war with Liverpool over a transfer target.

Tottenham ace Solanke, 28, has also been credited with interest, as has Chelsea’s Liam Delap – a player the Magpies missed out on last summer.

The report adds these moves could be “ones to watch”, as the Blues may need to sell players before buying ahead of next season and Tottenham could get relegated to the Championship.

Spurs currently sit 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone in what has been a dire season.

Solanke hasn’t scored many goals this season but he has scored important ones, especially in the Champions League.

He was on the scoresheet in wins over Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt, which helped Spurs progress to the last-16 of the competition.

Now that they are out of that tournament, following a 7-5 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid, Spurs fans will hope Solanke can fire them to safety.

If that comes to pass, that is likely to end a Newcastle pursuit right off the bat.

It’s do or die for Tottenham

Tottenham fans were calling for the head of interim boss Tudor after a 5-2 loss to Atletico earlier this month.

The Croatian had lost all four of his matches in charge, as Spurs appeared to reach a new low. But a point at Liverpool and a victory over the Spanish side in the second leg has lifted the gloom, somewhat, around the club.

Now, Tottenham face their biggest game of the season against Forest in a battle between 16th and 17th in the Premier League.

On paper, Tottenham have some winnable games on the horizon, with matches against lowly Wolves, Leeds United, and out-of-form Sunderland to come.

But Spurs haven’t won in the league since beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park way back on 28 December.

However, a win over Forest will go a long way in assuring their survival. But, there will still be some twists and turns along the way.

Lucas Bergvall must be named in the starting lineup when Tottenham Hotspur face Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Swedish midfielder had surgery on his ankle after coming off in the 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in January, which left him on the sidelines for two months.

Bergvall is one of the brightest prospects in the Premier League, and he has already been incredibly important for Spurs in the last 18 months.

Having excelled for Spurs as they won the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou last season, the 20-year-old has seen his development stalled due to injuries and turmoil off the field in N17, although he returned to action in Wednesday’s win over Atletico Madrid.

When Tottenham host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Bergvall could make his first start in two months, which would be thoroughly deserved.

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Lucas Bergvall must be given chance by Igor Tudor to start vs Nottingham Forest

According to Sofascore, Bergvall registered a pass accuracy of just under 90 per cent and completed 15 successful dribbles as Spurs won their first major trophy in 17 years.

A teenager at the time, the young midfielder proved how valuable he was to the side through his ability on the ball.

Bergvall’s versatility wasn’t valued by Thomas Frank this season, but Tudor could recognise his qualities as Tottenham aim to stay in the Premier League.

In the top flight this season, Bergvall has competed 70 per cent of his attempted dribbles and 60 per cent of his long balls.

From a defensive standpoint, he has won 2.22 tackles and made 1.22 clearances per 90 minutes in the Premier League, which shows how well-rounded he is.

Spurs can’t afford to lose against Forest, who will be happy to sit back and take a point at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

As the stats from the Sofascore graphic above show, Bergvall has the guile and intelligence to unlock their defence, and he could definitely boost Tottenham’s creativity from open play.

Indeed, he has completed 70 per cent of his dribbles in the Premier League this term.

Therefore, starting him over Pape Matar Sarr in midfield would be the smart move for Tudor to make.

Could Bergvall leave Tottenham in the summer?

As he has such high potential, it’s not a surprise that several other clubs around Europe would want him in their team.

David Ornstein reported on 14 February that Bergvall’s lack of football in the first half of the season led to interest from Chelsea and Aston Villa in the winter transfer window.

Spurs have always remained clear in their stance that he is not for sale, but as they won’t qualify for Champions League football next season, they may not have a choice.

A successful run of games under Tudor would reignite interest in the young midfielder, and a departure in the summer isn’t out of the question.

Who knows how many more appearances he’ll have in a Tottenham shirt, but it’s clear that if Bergvall starts at the weekend, it could increase his value in the market.

Mauricio Pochettino would manage Tottenham Hotspur, even if they were relegated to the Championship, John Wenham has said.

Spurs are in genuine relegation danger, sitting 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.

Igor Tudor’s reign as caretaker manager has not had the uplift that was required, although he has picked up two positive results, a draw against Liverpool and a win over Atletico Madrid, in his last two matches.

Pochettino is the Tottenham fans’ first-choice for their next permanent manager, and the Spurs insider does not believe that relegation would put him off the job.

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What was Wenham’s crazy prediction about Pochettino’s Tottenham return?

Wenham thinks Pochettino would relish the chance to be a hero with the Tottenham supporters again, and therefore would still take the post, if the club were in the second-tier.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I genuinely think, and it sounds crazy, he would still come if we were in the Championship and he would take great pleasure in leading us straight back up and sort of really cementing himself with hero status amongst the fan base.

“I genuinely think he would still come back, and I’m 100 per cent certain he will be our next manager.

“The ownership at the moment, this new group of owners, all the Lewis family, since they’ve ousted Daniel Levy, have got basically everything wrong.

“They need an instant win with the fans, 90 per cent of Tottenham fans’ happiest times over the last 30 years was when Mauricio was managing the club.

“It’s an easy win for everybody to bring him back, and he’s also an outstanding manager, in my opinion.”

Why is Pochettino the best candidate for Tottenham?

Pochettino is the obvious candidate, due to his previous stint in the dugout in N17.

The 54-year-old took Spurs to a Champions League final and built a super team with the likes of Hugo Lloris, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

He boasted a 54.61 win percentage, winning 160 of his 293 games in charge between May 2014 and November 2019.

Whether Wenham’s prediction is right, and he would take over a Lilywhites’ side that were not in the top-flight, remains to be seen, but it would be a brilliant move for the club.

Let’s hope that they stay up and make it a much more attractive prospect for the former Argentina international centre-back.

Tottenham Hotspur‘s improved performances are likely to spare Igor Tudor from the sack.

That is according to former Aston Villa, Everton and Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness, who has claimed that the past two results prove Spurs’ players are fighting for the interim boss.

A 1-1 draw at Liverpool, courtesy of Richarlison’s 90th-minute equaliser, set the tone, before a valiant 3-2 victory against Atletico Madrid last time out continued the mini revival.

But having been knocked out of the Champions League, Spurs’ full focus will now turn to their Premier League survival fight, with just one point separating them from the drop zone.

A crucial six-pointer against Nottingham Forest awaits on Saturday, and Wyness believes the renewed unity at the North London club bodes very well indeed.

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Igor Tudor lives to fight another day at Tottenham

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wyness said: “Interesting, isn’t it? I mean, you know, 13 key injuries for Spurs, which has been the excuse up to now.

“But then this squad turned up and really fought very hard and deserved it.

“For Igor Tudor, I think it actually saved the execution. I think the fans got behind the team as well. There are a lot of signs I’m hearing that, you know, they’ve cancelled protests.

“They’re now doing whatever it did for those three seasons of relegation. They’re deciding to get behind the squad, which is the right thing to do.

“And I think Tudor is showing signs that the squad actually are performing for him. Now that’s all that the owners could ever want at this stage.

“It wasn’t his making that the situation they’re in, but they just want to see that he’s got the squad performing. It seems that as of Sunday, they are.

“So I think he’s actually escaped to fight another day.”

Tudor does appear to have bought himself time, potentially until the end of the campaign, and matchgoers have rallied around the squad by cancelling a planned protest on Sunday.

In a similar vein, Kevin Danso shared a message to Tottenham supporters after the victory against Atletico, declaring they were “all together, always” in a display of togetherness.

Not all good news for Tudor

Preparations for the showdown against Forest were dealt a slight setback after Tudor was hit with a misconduct charge from the FA for his comments after the loss to Fulham.

Spurs went down 2-1 at Craven Cottage, and post-match, the Croat controversially accused the referee, Thomas Bramall, of favouring the hosts.

“I didn’t like the referee today, too much of a home team referee,” Tudor had told the BBC post-match, while also claiming that Bramall doesn’t understand football”.

Tottenham and Tudor have been given until Monday to respond to the charge. There are no set punishments for breaches, but Spurs will likely discover the punishment next week.

Previously, Jose Mourinho was given a one-match stadium ban while managing Chelsea in 2015 due to his criticism of officiating. Tudor will certainly want to avoid a repeat.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to be handed a transfer dilemma in the form of Will Lankshear.

The young striker has impressed on loan at Oxford United in the Championship this season, showing his quality despite the club’s struggles in their bid to beat the drop.

While Lankshear was not able to add to his goal tally in the 2-0 defeat by Southampton on Saturday, he again worked relentlessly, showing the type of spirit warmly welcomed in N17.

As the summer window approaches, Spurs will have a big decision to make on his future.

Lankshear could leave on loan again or look to stay and fight for his first-team spot, but either way, Tottenham will have to convince him he has a long-term future at the club.

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How is Will Lankshear doing at Oxford United?

Lankshear completed his move to the Kassam Stadium in August, having been sent out for regular first-team minutes after a poor spell with West Bromwich Albion last summer.

The 20-year-old had not been able to provide a single goal contribution in his 11 matches with the Baggies, but despite this, he has gone on to catch the eye at Oxford.

Indeed, he has netted nine times and registered two assists so far this campaign – an impressive return for a club fighting for their lives near the foot of the Championship.

Eight of those goals have come in league action, proving that Oxford would be in a much worse position without him. From a distance, Tottenham will certainly have taken notice.

Lankshear has bagged two goals and an assist in his last five appearances, with Matt Bloomfield’s side tasting defeat just once across that resurgent run of form.

While they were brought back down to earth with a bump after losing to Southampton, the on-loan ace was tirelessly involved throughout before being taken off after 77 minutes.

Tottenham must give Lankshear first-team chance

However, Lankshear could leave Tottenham in the summer. That is because both Middlesbrough and Wrexham are keeping tabs on him, according to Football League World.

The young frontman remains highly rated at his parent club, who he joined from Sheffield United in 2022, and he is tied down to a long-term contract set to run until 2029.

That means that Spurs are in control over his future, but they run the risk of him pushing for a permanent move if they cannot make assurances over regular first-team minutes.

He will return to North London an improved, deadlier forward, itching for his big chance. But at present, they are unlikely to provide him with the regular senior football he so craves.

Of course, that could lead to an awkward transfer summit in which a mutually beneficial parting of ways could be agreed upon, and there will be no shortage of interest.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be able to watch their side host Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s Premier League clash on TV.

After securing a valuable point at Liverpool on Sunday, Spurs fans will be hopeful that their team can put up a fight in one of their biggest games of the season.

Igor Tudor’s side may have been eliminated from the Champions League in midweek, but by beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their second-leg round-of-16 clash, they’ve shown that they haven’t given up in the fight for Premier League survival.

Only three points separate 15th and 18th, but if 16th-placed Tottenham could beat 17th-placed Forest, then they’d take a massive step towards avoiding relegation.

Tottenham’s clash with Forest will be televised, and Tottenham News brings you all the details you need to know.

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How to watch Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

The Tricky Trees have had four permanent managers this season, which highlights how poorly run they’ve been over the last nine months after such a successful campaign in 2024-25.

Vitor Pereira is now at the helm, and despite overseeing the team’s progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, the Portuguese head coach is still looking for his first league win in charge.

The Premier League clash between Spurs and Forest will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Sky Sports will also upload highlights of the game via their social media channels, while customers will be able to watch the game on the Sky Sports+ app and NOW TV UK.

Highlights will also be shown on BBC One’s Match of the Day programme at 10:30pm on Saturday.

The Lilywhites have eight games left to prove their worth this season, and it’s clear that Tudor is starting to trust his youngsters.

Has Igor Tudor found his starting midfield duo in Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray?

One of the big criticisms the Croatian head coach has faced is his constant tweaking of the lineup and tactics.

However, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray could start their fourth consecutive game if they are named alongside each other in midfield.

While Gray has been phenomenal for Tottenham, there have definitely been question marks over Sarr’s ability.

However, according to Sofascore, Sarr completed both of his two dribbles, made 17 carries with the ball and had 67 touches against Liverpool.

Both midfielders have been physically exposed at times, but if they can step up in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday, then they could be the midfield duo that Tudor trusts to guide Spurs towards Premier League safety for the remainder of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to recall Kevin Danso to the starting line-up for the clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Danso has emerged as a key option for Igor Tudor in the last few weeks, but he was dropped for the 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on 18 March.

The clash with Vitor Pereira’s side on 22 March is a relegation six-pointer for Spurs, who are just one point above the relegation zone as it stands.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be in full voice, expecting their side to take all three points, and Danso could be vital to their efforts.

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What has been said about Kevin Danso and Tottenham?

Tottenham expert John Wenham has called for Danso to come straight back into the team for the clash, given his impact recently.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Moving forward, we’ve got to go with a 4-4-2, ahead of that game against Forest, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

“A back four of Pedro Porro on the right, who was very good against Atletico, I’d have Cristian Romero as the right-sided centre-back, I’d then bring in Danso as the left-sided centre-back with Micky van der Ven coming out at left-back.

“I just think Danso’s been fantastic, I thought he was very, very good at Anfield, and it was so harsh for him to lose his place against Atletico, I’m hoping that he lost his place because he was just being rested ahead of coming back into the line-up.

“Then a flat midfield four with Xavi Simons playing off one of the wing positions, along with Mathys Tel, who did really well against Madrid, he was constantly showing for the ball and running at the defence, and then a midfield duo, probably of Archie Grey with Pape Sarr.

“I’d go with the two up front, and the two up front at the moment would have to be Richarlison and then Randal Kolo Muani, who got an assist at Anfield and also scored with a cracking header in midweek.”

How has Danso performed under Tudor?

Danso’s performances have justified the Lilywhites’ decision to splash £21million on his services, as he has impressed recently.

He has played five times in Tudor’s reign, making a total of 3.6 clearances per game, according to data from Sofascore.

He has made 0.8 interceptions per game, 1.2 tackles per game and won 4.6 duels per game, for a success rate of 56 per cent.

The French ace has been dribbled past just 0.4 times per game, a marked improvement under the Croatian.

He deserves to start more often.

Tottenham Hotspur will surely call upon Antonin Kinsky over Brandon Austin as Guglielmo Vicario prepares to undergo a surgery on a hernia.

Tottenham are preparing for their biggest Premier League run-in, perhaps in the Lilywhites’ modern history.

With time running out, Spurs are just about keeping their necks above the proverbial relegation zone water, but despite being knocked out of the Champions League, have got the winning feeling back after beating Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The 3-2 victory on the night saw Igor Tudor earn his first win in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Croatian will hope his side can use that as a platform to take into their remaining league games.

Sunday sees Tottenham take on Nottingham Forest in N17, in what is a huge relegation six-pointer, and Tudor has a decision to make over who is in between the sticks for Spurs.

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Antonin Kinsky is safer Tottenham bet over Brandon Austin

Kinsky was subbed off after 17 minutes in Tottenham’s Champions League first leg tie against Atletico Madrid, in what was one of the most shocking moments of Spurs’ season so far.

Since then, the 23-year-old has watched on from the bench against Liverpool and Atletico respectively, with some even questioning whether that might be that for him at Spurs entirely.

It was the type of ruthless decision by Tudor that could well have fractured any trust between him and Kinsky, but he may well now be forced to put his faith back in the young Czech.

Vicario is to undergo surgery on a hernia next week, but that could still leave the door open for Tudor to select the Italian against Forest on Sunday.

After that, however, he will definitely have to turn to one of either Kinsky or Austin to take the gloves for a few weeks, and with all due respect to the latter of those two, it has to be Kinsky.

Austin, 27, is a product of Tottenham’s academy system, but has only ever made three competitive first-team appearances for the Lilywhites.

In fact, despite being 27-years old, Austin has only ever made 22 competitive senior appearances during his career, with 14 coming on loan at Viborg, five with Orlando City and the aforementioned three with Spurs respectively.

As such, Kinsky is actually considerably more experienced than Austin is, and so with their Premier League existence on the line, Kinsky has to be the safer and better option than Austin to take over from Vicario.

What games has Austin played in for Tottenham?

Given the situation with Kinsky post-Atletico, Austin will no doubt be knocking on Tudor’s door in the attempt to convince him to give him a chance after Vicario’s injury blow.

However, in the three competitive matches he’s played in for Tottenham, he’s conceded four goals and only kept one clean sheet.

Two of those appearances came in the Europa League last season, both of which were group stage games against Hoffenheim and Elfsborg respectively.

His lone Premier League appearance also came last season too, and that was in a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Luka Vuskovic’s talent may force Tottenham Hotspur to sell one of Micky van de Ven or Cristian Romero in the summer, John Wenham has said.

Vuskovic signed for the Lilywhites in 2025, two years after agreeing terms, but the 19-year-old is yet to play a single match for Spurs as he requested to go out on loan at the start of the season.

He is currently shining on loan in the Bundesliga with Hamburg, leading to transfer speculation with the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Tottenham rate Vuskovic very highly, and will be keen to ward off any potential interest in his services when the window reopens.

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What was said about Vuskovic’s future at Tottenham?

Wenham believes that Tottenham may have to sell one of their starting centre-back pairing to convince Vuskovic that his future is in North London.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Vuskovic will, if Tottenham can stay in the Premier League, become a part of the first team next year, I’m sure of it.

“He’s got a contract till 2030, as many of these players that are talking about going, it’ll be down to Tottenham at the end of the day, not these players.

“The only players out of contract are Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies, and they’re both free to go with our best wishes.

“I just can’t see how he goes, he might be wanted by all of Europe and all this kind of stuff, but I think Tottenham will have control of the situation.

“He’s so good, and the potential is so high that actually, you may consider selling one of Romero or van der Ven to accommodate a starting space for Vuskovic from next season.

“I think the time is right for one of them to move on, not both. I think that would weaken us drastically, but one might have to be sold in order to facilitate, you know, Vuskovic having this platform to play.

“And I think that would really show his agent and the club that there is a pathway being made for him.”

How has Vuskovic performed this season?

Vuskovic has featured 23 times in the league for the German side so far this season.

He has scored five goals and created nine chances in those matches, despite the fact that he is a central defender.

In terms of his defensive ability, he had won 69.2 per cent of his duels on the ground and 75.9 per cent of the aerial battles that he contests.

Those figures will have Lilywhites supporters very excited, and it is easy to see why Wenham believes he is ready for a starting berth.