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Tottenham Hotspur are already moving aggressively behind the scenes ahead of what is expected to be a significant summer rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

After navigating a turbulent campaign, narrowly avoiding relegation, Spurs look determined to inject more quality and unpredictability into the squad as they push to re-establish themselves among the Premier League’s elite.

And one name back on their radar is Savinho, a familiar target who came close to joining the club last summer before a previously agreed deal collapsed.

Spurs reignite Savinho interest after transfer near miss last summer

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The Manchester City winger has reportedly re-emerged as a key target, with transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano now revealing that Spurs have now restarted discussions over a possible move.

"Understand Tottenham have now reactivated talks to sign Savinho this summer," he said. "Initial discussions underway after last summer deal was on, then collapsed as Man City decided not to sell."

Romano added: "Savio, open to the move."

The Brazilian only joined Manchester City in a £30 million deal in July 2024, but opportunities have been relatively limited.

Despite making only seven league starts, he has still contributed seven goal involvements in just 1,502 minutes across all competitions.

Premier League rivals Newcastle United are also understood to be monitoring the situation.

Would Savinho be a good signing for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi?

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On paper, this is a move that carries plenty of logic.

Tottenham have lacked consistent quality in wide areas throughout the season, with injuries, inconsistency and uncertainty around several attackers exposing the need for greater depth and creativity.

Savinho’s profile aligns naturally with what De Zerbi typically demands from his wingers.

Pep Guardiola’s assessment earlier in the campaign was particularly telling: "He has an incredible ability and quality. He makes one action fine, second fine, third miss it, fourth mistake, fifth mistake, the sixth try again and try again. His work rate is impressive, and he's so aggressive on both sides."

Those traits matter. Spurs have often lacked attackers willing and able to repeatedly take risks, break lines, and destabilise defences.

There are still fair questions, however. Savinho remains relatively inexperienced at the highest level, and his defensive one‑v‑one work has been criticised in the past.

But Tottenham would be acquiring a highly talented winger with Premier League exposure, elite coaching behind him and significant room for development.

Tottenham Hotspur are switching focus to the summer transfer market after dramatically securing their Premier League status on the final day of the season.

Roberto De Zerbi's side staved off the threat of relegation to the Championship thanks to a vital 1-0 victory over Everton at the weekend.

The Italian head coach has wasted no time in demanding a significant squad overhaul from the club to avoid another catastrophic campaign.

Identifying experienced leaders has emerged as the primary goal for the recruitment team following the imminent departure of several out-of-contract first-team players.

Having flourished under extreme pressure to remain in the division, the Lilywhites are reportedly intent on rectifying their defensive frailties immediately.

Tottenham in 'advanced talks' to sign free agent

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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have been in advanced negotiations for several weeks to secure the services of Andy Robertson.

The 32-year-old defender is officially available on a free transfer after bidding an emotional farewell to Liverpool following the expiration of his contract at Anfield.

While the North London outfit remain confident of closing out the deal, Serie A giants Juventus have now unexpectedly entered the race to capture the Scotland captain.

The Italian heavyweights are reportedly attempting to hijack the move by submitting a lucrative contract proposal to the experienced left-back over the last 24 hours.

The ultimate decision now rests entirely with the player as he ponders whether to remain in the top flight or embark on a fresh continental challenge in Turin.

What Robertson could bring to De Zerbi's rebuilding squad

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Securing a serial winner like Robertson would represent a major coup for De Zerbi as he seeks to address the fragile mentality within his defensive ranks.

The tireless full-back amassed 378 appearances during a highly successful nine-year stint on Merseyside, claiming both the Premier League and Champions League under Jurgen Klopp.

Robertson's exceptional crossing ability and elite work rate would provide a massive upgrade on the left flank, especially with long-serving defender Ben Davies set to depart.

Furthermore, the acquisition of a proven leader would help alleviate the tactical burden on younger members of the squad who suffered immensely under intense pressure this term.

Be that as it may, the Scotland international may stop short of playing for another Premier League side due to his Liverpool affiliations.

Tottenham Hotspur are beginning to plan a major summer squad overhaul after dramatically securing their Premier League survival on the final day of the season.

The Lilywhites managed to escape a catastrophic relegation thanks to a tense 1-0 victory over Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi admitted after the match that the entire club had suffered too much throughout a deeply distressing campaign.

The Italian tactician has immediately demanded a significant summer of change from the board to ensure the team can become highly competitive once again next term.

Consequently, sporting director Johan Lange has already commenced advanced discussions to identify marquee targets ahead of a busy transfer window.

Tottenham 'plot' double summer swoop for Manchester City stars

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According to The Daily Mail, Spurs have rekindled their strong interest in completing a £60m move for Manchester City winger Savinho.

The 22-year-old Brazilian international was a prominent target for the North London outfit last summer before Pep Guardiola chose to retain him as vital squad cover.

Savinho has grown increasingly frustrated with a lack of consistent starting opportunities at the Etihad Stadium, featuring predominantly as a substitute this season.

In addition to the talented attacker, Spurs have launched formal enquiries regarding the availability of City and England goalkeeper James Trafford.

The recruitment team are eager to secure Trafford as a long-term replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who is widely expected to seal a move back to Italy.

De Zerbi demands experienced leaders to transform fragile squad

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The club's executives are believed to have determined that Spurs must prioritise proven leadership qualities over raw youth to fix their fragile dressing room culture.

Advanced discussions are said to already be underway to sign experienced Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson alongside Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi.

It is also understood that De Zerbi has specifically requested that the hierarchy permanently retain defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha following his crucial goalscoring contributions during his loan spell from Bayern Munich.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to fend off competition from rival clubs including Liverpool to sign defender Marcos Senesi this summer.

The 29-year-old will become a free agent at the end of June after deciding against extending his contract at Bournemouth.

Senesi has been one of the Premier League’s top performing centre-backs this season and has played a huge part in the Cherries side that has secured Europa League football for the first time in their history.

The Argentina international, hoping to be selected for the 2026 World Cup, played in 37 of Bournemouth’s 38 Premier League games and helped the club keep 11 clean sheets en route to securing a sixth-placed finish.

After four years on the South Coast, making 128 appearances in total, Senesi is now keen to pursue a fresh challenge in the prime years of his career and has been linked with several clubs in England and abroad.

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Senesi ‘agrees’ four-year Spurs contract ahead of Bournemouth exit

Liverpool are believed to be one club who hold an interest in Senesi, with head coach Arne Slot keen to strengthen a backline that has conceded 53 Premier League goals this season.

Chelsea and Manchester United have also been keeping tabs on Senesi’s situation, while Juventus and Barcelona are two more clubs that have been linked with the defender.

However, according to Florian Plettenberg from Sky Germany and fellow journalist Matteo Morreto, as per TEAMtalk, Senesi will become a Spurs player this summer.

It is understood that Liverpool were planning to make a move for the centre-back in ‘recent weeks’, but he is now bound for Tottenham as a verbal agreement has been reached over a four-year deal.

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Romero out, Senesi and Robertson in at Spurs this summer?

Tottenham’s pursuit of Senesi comes at a time when speculation over the future of fellow Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero is rife following a troubled 2025-26 campaign in North London.

Recent reports claim that Romero has been ‘driving Spurs chiefs insane’ and the club are preparing to sell the 28-year-old this summer, with Atletico Madrid believed to be one interested suitor.

Spurs are also understood to be close to signing another defender in the form of Andrew Robertson, with a deal to recruit the Liverpool legend on a free transfer said to be ‘imminent’.

Tottenham Hotspur have been named the Premier League’s Biggest Underachievers in the 2025-26 Sports Mole Readers' Awards following another bitterly disappointing domestic campaign.

The North Londoners had to settle for a second successive 17th-placed finish in the top-flight table and avoided an unthinkable relegation to the Championship by the skin of their teeth on the final weekend of a turbulent season.

An injury-hit Spurs outfit lost almost half of their Premier League matches this term - 17 out of 38 - conceded 57 goals and picked up the third fewest points on home soil (15), with only relegated Wolves and Burnley performing worse on their own turf.

Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor failed to make the desired impact as Spurs head coach, before Roberto De Zerbi steadied the ship and led his team to a vital 1-0 final-day victory over Everton to preserve their Premier League status.

Ultimately, it was another Premier League season to forget for Tottenham, who took 61% of the vote in the division’s Underachievers category, claiming the unwanted award by a landslide over Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United.

Last season’s title winners Liverpool finished second in the nominations with 19% of the vote, only 4% ahead of Spurs' London rivals Chelsea, who failed to qualify for Europe after ending a poor campaign down in 10th place in the table.

Newcastle were also unable to secure continental football after finishing a disappointing season down in 12th spot, yet they claimed the fewest votes in this category.

Ange Postecoglou promised to win a trophy in his second year at Tottenham Hotspur. Ange Postecoglou delivered.

Ange Postecoglou promised that season three would be better than season two at Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur did not deliver.

The Europa League-winning manager's appearance on The Overlap the same day as Thomas Frank's sacking comically summed up Spurs' 2025-26 campaign, albeit one that still had a happy ending.

Well, the weirdest happy ending imaginable from a Lilywhite point of view.

Here, Sports Mole delivers its in-depth verdict on Tottenham's 2025-26 campaign after the North London club escaped Premier League relegation by the skin of their teeth.

Tottenham 2025-26 season summary

After a continental crowning and domestic disaster in 2024-25, Tottenham's hierarchy had to decide which number 17 was the deciding factor in Postecoglou's performance review - ending 17 trophyless years or a 17th-placed finish in the Premier League.

Sadly for the Australian, the latter statistic mattered more to Daniel Levy and co, who booted out Postecoglou in favour of the much-coveted Thomas Frank, handed Big Six reins for the first time after turning Brentford into an established Premier League outfit.

The well-spoken Dane made a strong early impression, only overseeing a penalty-shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup and taking 14 points from his first seven Premier League matches, propelling Spurs into the top three of the table in the process.

However, long-term injuries to chief creators Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison - part of a perpetual fitness crisis across the park - soon caught up to a Son Heung-min-less Spurs side, who plummeted into the bottom half after winning just three of their last 11 Premier League matches of 2025.

An eight-game winless run in the Premier League at the start of 2026 gave Spurs reason to sack Frank and hire a 'firefighter' replacement in Igor Tudor, but the Croatian did nothing to put out the flames as he did add more kindling to the out-of-control blaze.

Seven matches, 43 days and one family tragedy later, Tudor swiftly followed Frank out of the door, becoming just the fifth Premier League manager - and second at Tottenham after Cristian Stellini - to last fewer than 50 days in charge.

Refusing to repeat their failed short-term experiment, Tottenham snubbed survival saviours such as Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp in favour of De Zerbi's long-term project, convincing the Italian to potentially manage them in the Championship with a lucrative, long-term contract.

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Concerns over Tottenham needing time to adapt to De Zerbi's unique style of play were quickly laid to rest, as emotional wins away to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa put survival back in Spurs' hands approaching the final knockings.

Despite failing to secure 17th away to Chelsea in the penultimate gameweek, and West Ham United beating Leeds United on matchday 38 to do their bit, Tottenham nervously edged out Everton to avoid the most catastrophic of relegations.

While Tottenham's Premier League status came under increasing threat, the Lilywhites temporarily found safe haven in the Champions League, finishing with the fourth-best league-phase record behind Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool to stroll into the last 16 with a 17-point total.

However, catastrophe soon struck in Europe, and particularly for backup Antonin Kinsky, whose 17-minute horror show against Atletico Madrid cost Tottenham their chances of winning continental honours in back-to-back seasons.

Tudor's only Spurs win came in the second leg of that last-16 clash - a gutsy 3-2 success - but the damage had been done in the 5-2 first-leg hammering, albeit one that did not spell the end of Kinsky's Spurs career as many feared.

The less said about Tottenham's domestic knockout fortunes the better too - across the 2025-26 FA Cup and EFL Cup competitions, the only team to lose to Spurs were Doncaster Rovers.

Tottenham followed up that opening EFL Cup success with a comprehensive fourth-round defeat at Newcastle United, before their FA Cup journey came to an end at the opening hurdle against Aston Villa, marking their first third-round exit since the 2013-14 campaign.

Tottenham top scorer 2025-26: Richarlison (12)

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Neither Dominic Solanke nor Richarlison have been consistent on the fitness or form front during their time at Tottenham, but the former comfortably took home the club's Golden Boot, netting 12 goals in all tournaments and 11 in the Premier League.

A brace on the opening day against Burnley did not exactly set the tone for the South American, who then netted just once in his next nine Premier League matches before back-to-back strikes against Arsenal and Manchester United.

Crucial strikes against Liverpool and Aston Villa then arrived for Richarlison following the New Year, as the 29-year-old became just the second Brazilian to score 10+ goals in five different Premier League seasons, after Roberto Firmino.

Tottenham player of the season 2025-26: Archie Gray

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Joao Palhinha was a contender thanks to his pivotal goals against Wolves and Everton alone, but the Portuguese has not had all fans onside this season; the same cannot be said for the young man in the picture above.

Had Spurs lost their ever-present Premier League status, not a single Lilywhite soul would have blamed the adaptable Archie Gray, who chipped in with two goals and three assists while functioning as a right-back, centre-back, left-back and midfielder.

Gray's first league goal of the season was also an especially vital one - the winner at Crystal Palace in December - although De Zerbi seemingly did not have full faith in the 20-year-old, who played just eight minutes across the final five games of the campaign.

Tottenham's best moment of the 2025-26 season: Upsetting Man City

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Many a Tottenham fan would probably say the best moment of the season was the final whistle against Everton - both for confirming their survival and literally blowing the final whistle on a turgid campaign.

However, before things went awry, Tottenham rose to second in the Premier League table thanks to a familiar triumph over Manchester City at the Etihad, where Brennan Johnson and Palhinha put Pep Guardiola to the sword.

A unique record was set by Spurs that day, as they became the first visiting team to open the scoring in five successive Premier League matches at the Etihad. Not the most audibly-appealing award, but a small positive in a season full of huge negatives.

Tottenham's biggest disappointment of the 2025-26 season: Igor Tudor

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Isolating one match as Tottenham's biggest disappointment is a fool's errand - there were just so many - but the appointment of Tudor will go down as one of the most apocalyptic of the Premier League era.

The Croatian started his reign with four successive defeats, including a 4-1 derby drubbing at the hands of Arsenal and Antonin Kinsky's nightmare evening at Atletico Madrid, as the Czech shot-stopper was hooked by his manager after 17 minutes following two fatal mistakes.

A draw at Liverpool and inconsequential second-leg win over Atletico offered fleeting hope, which was swiftly eradicated when a 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest brought Tudor's shoddy spell to an end.

Thomas Frank/Igor Tudor/Roberto De Zerbi verdict - 2025-26 season

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After masterminding Brentford's meteoric rise from the Championship to the top half of the Premier League table, Frank was ostensibly ready for the step-up to a club of Spurs' stature, and five wins from his opening seven matches in charge suggested as such.

However, as results took a downward turn, the Dane's authority was quickly called into question after Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed him at full time in the 1-0 loss to Chelsea in November, heading straight down the tunnel while their manager stood bewildered.

Praiseworthy performances in the Champions League did little to lift spirits amid Spurs' Premier League plight, and Frank eventually bid farewell following an eight-game winless run in the division, which left Tottenham 16th in the table.

Hailed for his adaptability at Brentford, Frank failed to bring the same dynamism and tactical genius to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he won just seven of his 26 top-flight matches and 13 of his 38 games in total.

Little more needs to be said about Tudor's torrid spell, but Tottenham's long-term De Zerbi gamble ended up bearing fruit - even if the fruit was only a second straight 17th-placed finish.

The Italian brought out the best in Xavi Simons before the Dutchman's devastating ACL blow, settled on a consistent midfield of Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, and reignited Kinsky's Tottenham career to the point where the Czech pulled off multiple world-class saves in the final weeks of the season.

Tottenham new signings 2025-26

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Tottenham confirmed transfers in: Summer 2025

Kevin Danso (£21m, Lens)

Luka Vuskovic (£9.3m, Westerlo)

Mathys Tel (£29.8m, Bayern Munich)

Kota Takai (£5m, Kawasaki Frontale)

Mohammed Kudus (£55m from West Ham United)

Joao Palhinha (loan from Bayern Munich)

Xavi Simons (£51.8m from RB Leipzig)

Randal Kolo Muani (loan from Paris Saint-Germain)

Tottenham confirmed transfers in: January 2026

Yang Min-hyeok (loan return from Portsmouth)

Alfie Dorrington (loan return from Aberdeen)

Conor Gallagher (CM | £35m from Atletico Madrid)

Souza (£13m, Santos)

James Wilson (CF | Loan from Hearts)

Tottenham 2025-26 season rating

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Tottenham could afford to celebrate for a couple of hours on May 24, but after the cheers died down and heartbeats returned to normal, the overriding feeling was one of resentment.

What happened in the 2024-25 Premier League was unacceptable and could not have been repeated. What happened in the 2025-26 was even more unacceptable and could have seismic consequences if repeated again.

Spurs were at least spared the embarrassment of a season in the Championship and deserve credit for reaching the Champions League knockouts, but we are certainly in clutching-at-straws territory.

Tottenham Hotspur may have secured their Premier League safety, but attention is already turning towards what promises to be a dramatic summer overhaul at the club.

Several high-profile departures are being discussed behind the scenes as Roberto De Zerbi looks to reshape a Spurs squad that has endured another chaotic domestic campaign.

And one of the biggest stories involves club captain Cristian Romero, whose future in north London appears increasingly uncertain following recent controversy.

What is the latest on the future of Cristian Romero at Spurs?

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Romero is increasingly being viewed as a candidate to leave Tottenham this summer, with intermediaries reportedly already working behind the scenes to facilitate a move.

The centre-back's situation has become increasingly complicated after a turbulent few months, both on and off the pitch.

Romero has been absent since April with a season-ending knee injury, but controversy intensified after his initial decision to travel back to Argentina rather than attend Tottenham's crucial match against Everton.

That sparked a backlash among supporters before Romero reversed course and returned to north London.

TEAMtalk reports that senior figures at Tottenham were left frustrated by the optics surrounding the situation, with them also describing Romero as a player who has been "driving Spurs chiefs insane".

Despite only signing a new long-term contract last year, Spurs are now understood to be increasingly open to offers if their valuation is met.

Atletico Madrid remain one of the clubs showing the strongest interest, with Diego Simeone reportedly a long-time admirer of the World Cup-winning defender.

Tottenham are believed to value Romero at around £55 million.

Should Spurs sell Cristian Romero this summer?

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Purely on footballing ability alone, very few defenders at Tottenham can match Cristian Romero’s aggression, leadership and quality when he is fully fit.

But availability and consistency matter just as much, and Romero has too often been either sidelined or a liability.

Injuries have repeatedly disrupted his time in north London, while questions over discipline and off‑field behaviour have followed him throughout his Spurs career.

Public criticism of the club hierarchy, social media posts aimed at senior figures and now the latest controversy surrounding his travel plans have only added to the noise.

It also doesn’t help that the 28‑year‑old has been sent off six times since the start of the 2021‑22 season - more than any other Premier League player in that period.

Romero remains capable of outstanding performances and would likely thrive under a manager like Simeone at Atletico, whose intense, combative style seems tailor‑made for him.

But Spurs look like a club heading into another reset, and if they can secure around £55 million for a player who brings recurring injuries, disciplinary issues and off‑pitch distractions, it may be an opportunity to reinvest across several key positions.

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly soon complete the signing of Liverpool legend Andrew Robertson now that they have secured Premier League survival.

The Lilywhites simply needed to avoid defeat on the final day to stave off an unthinkable relegation, which they did by overcoming Everton 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Joao Palhinha's goal ensured that Tottenham would survive at the expense of West Ham United, whose 3-0 win over Leeds United was inconsequential due to Spurs' success.

Roberto De Zerbi and sporting director Johan Lange can now firm up transfer plans given Tottenham know what division they will be playing in next season, and one arrival is imminent.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Liverpool icon Robertson is all set to make the move to North London, having already agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham.

Andy Robertson to Tottenham: The story

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Robertson's proposed switch to Tottenham hinged on the Lilywhites staying in the top flight, but the two parties had reached a verbal pact some time ago.

Spurs tried to sign the Scotland international in a £5m deal in January, when Robertson had entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract, and the defender gave Tottenham his word there and then.

Reds boss Arne Slot refused to rule out a mid-season exit for Robertson, but as Liverpool could not recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma, they pulled the plug on a deal.

However, Robertson opted against signing a contract extension at Liverpool and made his final appearance for the Reds in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Brentford, receiving an emotional tribute alongside Mohamed Salah.

The 32-year-old departs Anfield with a record of 14 goals and 69 assists in 378 appearances, winning the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield.

Is Andy Robertson what Tottenham need?

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Robertson's trophy-winning pedigree is not up for debate, but the Scotland international is past his prime, only managing two assists in 36 matches in 2025-26.

Furthermore, Tottenham already have Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Souza available at left-back, so Robertson would almost certainly be used as a backup option to his more youthful colleagues.

The 32-year-old's signing on a free transfer is still a potential low-risk, high-reward move, but Tottenham need much more than Robertson if they are to belatedly move away from the Premier League drop zone.

A new centre-forward, winger, central midfielder and goalkeeper should be on Lange's wishlist, as well as a new centre-back if one or both of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven bid farewell.

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live blog of the final day of the Premier League season!

What do we already know? Arsenal have won the title, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa will all be in the Champions League, while Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers have both been relegated.

However, there is still plenty at stake at both ends of the Premier League table on the final matchday, in which all 20 teams will kick off at 4pm sharp.

Make sure you do not miss any of the action with our dedicated live blog below!

What is at stake on the final day of the Premier League season?

The capital is the place to be on May 24, as either Tottenham Hotspur - welcoming Everton to North London - or West Ham United - hosting Leeds United at the London Stadium - will drop down to the Championship for the 2026-27 campaign.

For Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs, the formula is simple - avoid defeat against Everton and they are almost certainly safe. The only scenario in which a draw would not be enough would be if West Ham can somehow annihilate Leeds by 12 goals or more.

However, if David Moyes can do old club West Ham a favour and the Irons also get the better of Leeds, Tottenham will lose their perpetual Premier League status and rub shoulders with the likes of Lincoln City next season.

Further up the division, many European fates are still to be decided, including Liverpool's, as the recently-deposed 2024-25 champions remain at risk of missing out on Champions League football entirely.

Arne Slot's side are three points clear of sixth-placed Bournemouth, so a draw would be enough to guarantee a top-five finish, and even a defeat may not matter given their goal difference of +10 compared to the Cherries' +4.

Liverpool winning coupled with Aston Villa losing to Man City would drop the Lions down to fifth, meaning that sixth would also suffice for Champions League qualification, and Brighton & Hove Albion remain in that race as they lie three points below Bournemouth.

Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland are also vying for a spot in either the Europa League or Conference League for 2026-27 - the Blues and Bees are one point better off than the Black Cats.

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Cristian Romero has seemingly returned to London ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League fixture against Everton.

Spurs head into the showdown with the Toffees knowing that they could be relegated to the Championship.

Roberto De Zerbi's side will realistically fend off that threat with a draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but defeat and West Ham United overcoming Leeds United would lead to their demotion from the top flight of English football.

At the same time as De Zerbi has been issuing a rallying call to his squad and the club's supporters, Romero has come in for fierce criticism.

That is a consequence of the revelation that he intended to remain in Argentina and watch a game in his homeland, rather than be present at one of the biggest games in Spurs' history when he is the club captain.

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Will Romero attend Spurs vs. Everton?

As per journalist Gaston Edul, Romero has travelled back to England and is currently in London.

Edul says that the Argentina international will be in London until June 1, where he will continue his recovery from a knee injury.

However, Sky Sports News reported on Sunday lunchtime that there is no guarantee that Romero will be present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 28-year-old has not made an appearance for Spurs since suffering his current injury against Sunderland on April 12.

He is currently in a race against time to recover for the World Cup. Argentina's first game is against Algeria on June 17.

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