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Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Ahead of Sunday's fixture with Fulham, Spurs are currently focused on trying to avoid a Premier League relegation scrap.

There is just a four-point gap between the North Londoners and 18th-placed West Ham United in the Premier League table.

Nevertheless, Spurs officials will be making plans for the summer transfer window behind the scenes, despite current head coach Ivan Tudor only being on a contract until the end of the season.

According to Football Insider, Henderson is one name that has been mentioned ahead of the summer market.

Why may Spurs move for Henderson?

Current number one Guglielmo Vicario has been heavily linked with a transfer away from the Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks.

With Antonin Kinsky seemingly not viewed as a long-term alternative to the Italian, Spurs are likely to look elsewhere for a replacement.

As per former scout Mick Brown, a regular contributor to the outlet, a decision could be made to pursue their interest in Henderson.

Since his arrival in 2023, Henderson has racked up 100 appearances for the Eagles and he helped the club to FA Cup glory and a Community Shield in 2025.

Henderson has also made 150 outings in the Premier League, experience that will not be overlooked by Spurs or any of his suitors.

How would Crystal Palace handle Henderson interest?

The report alleges that Palace have no interest in cashing in on Henderson during the summer market.

That is seemingly a direct consequence of the upheaval that has been brought by Eberechi Eze's and Marc Guehi's exits, as well as head coach Oliver Glasner also departing Selhurst Park at the end of the season.

With Henderson having a contract until 2028, Palace can afford to retain his services on his current terms for at least another season, should they so wish.

Fulham will be looking to achieve a league double over Tottenham Hotspur for the first time since the 2003-04 season in Sunday's Premier League fixture at Craven Cottage.

Marco Silva's side ended a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats with a 3-1 away success against Sunderland last weekend.

That result took Fulham to 37 points from 27 matches, leaving them in 10th spot ahead of Sunday's meeting with Spurs.

Fulham have already got the better of Tottenham this season, claiming a 2-1 victory in November's reverse fixture thanks to goals from Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson.

Fulham eyeing long-awaited league double over Spurs

As a result of that narrow win, the Cottagers now have the chance to complete just their second league double over Spurs after previously achieving the feat in the 2003-04 Premier League season.

That campaign saw Chris Coleman's side follow a 3-0 away win with a 2-1 home victory over Tottenham.

With Fulham eyeing a league double, they will take confidence from the fact that they have won their previous two home matches against Spurs.

They recorded a commanding 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage in March 2024 and a 2-0 success in last season's home encounter.

Fulham's disappointing March record

The Cottagers may be slightly concerned that the game is taking place on the first day of the month, considering they have lost 13 of their last 18 Premier League matches in March.

That said, two of their four victories in that period have taken place against Sunday's opponents.

Raul Jimenez could be key to Fulham's hopes of picking up maximum points, having scored eight goals in 26 Premier League games this season, including a brace in the recent win over Sunderland.

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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor could set a new unwanted Premier League managerial record in Sunday's top-flight derby with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The former Marseille and Juventus head coach experienced the worst possible start to life in the hotseat last weekend, overseeing a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to leaders Arsenal in the North London derby.

Tudor's injury-hit Spurs were never expected to take anything from their clash with the table-toppers, although they did go into half time level pegging at 1-1 before being blown away in the second period.

The Lilywhites continue to face the real threat of relegation from the top tier for the first time in the Premier League era, and Tudor is expected to depart at the end of the season no matter what transpires between now and May.

However, the Croatian could now make unwanted history just two games into his tenure, as no Premier League manager has ever conceded at four or more goals in their first two matches in the tournament.

Tottenham could equal worst-ever Premier League run in Fulham clash

Furthermore, only one other Spurs head coach has been beaten in both of their opening Premier League matches - Martin Jol, whose side lost 5-4 to Arsenal and 1-0 to Aston Villa in his inaugural battles.

If Tottenham do suffer that humiliating fate this weekend, not only would Tudor write the worst kind of history, but the Lilywhites would also equal an unwanted club record in the top flight.

Spurs are the only Premier League team still searching for their first win of 2026, having drawn four and lost five of their last nine first-tier games since getting the better of Crystal Palace in their final game of 2025.

Should the visitors also fall short on Sunday, they would match their longest winless run in Premier League history, set under Ossie Ardiles in 1994.

That year, Tottenham endured a miserable 10-match sequence without victory, suffering seven defeats and three draws before ending their rut with a 1-0 win at Everton.

Why Igor Tudor should not fear unwanted 4+ goal record in Fulham vs. Tottenham

While Spurs may head to Craven Cottage as the underdogs, it would be a shock to see Fulham put four past Tudor's men, especially after the Europa League winners received a crucial double defensive boost.

Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso are both in contention to make their returns from injury in Sunday's London derby, and the pair are ostensibly perfect fits for Tudor's trademark three-at-the-back system.

Danso is primed to join Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin at the back - Cristian Romero is still suspended - in a move that would allow Joao Palhinha to return to his preferred midfield slot.

Meanwhile, Porro is a shoo-in at right-wing back over Archie Gray, and the former Manchester City man made a name for himself in that role at Sporting Lisbon before being coaxed back to the Premier League.

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Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that he remains "open to everything", amid speculation of an eventual return to Tottenham Hotspur.

Pochettino is currently preparing to take charge of USA when the 2026 World Cup takes place this summer.

However, with the Argentine's contract due to expire after the tournament, he has inevitably been linked with another stint at Spurs.

Igor Tudor was recently appointed as Thomas Frank's short-term replacement, the Croatian tasked with ensuring that Spurs avoid a Premier League relegation scrap and go as deep as possible in the Champions League.

Given the length of Tudor's contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Pochettino faces the prospect of having to answer questions on his former club on a regular basis.

Pochettino provides fresh response to Spurs talk

Speaking to Spanish radio programme Radiogaceta de los Deportes, Pochettino reaffirmed his commitment to his role with USA.

Nevertheless, he hinted that he would not rule anything out at this stage, seemingly giving hope to those who would welcome him back in North London.

He said: "There are always rumours, I'm always linked (to clubs). To Tottenham, just like at one time I was linked to Espanyol, or to other clubs.

'In the end, especially because of my past at those clubs, when things aren't going well, people tend to fall back on emotions and say, "Well, with Mauricio we played good football," or whatever it may be.

"But no. We're focused on the World Cup, on the United States. My contract runs until after the World Cup, so after that we'll see what might happen. Open to everything, right?"

Any chance of a quick decision?

Even if Pochettino is tempted by a return to Spurs, he will be in charge of USA until at least June 26, the date of their third group game at the World Cup.

With potential to go further, Pochettino could still be in the Stars and Stripes dugout heading into July, a scenario that would not suit Spurs if they want a reunion.

If Pochettino is to return to Spurs, they are highly likely to want an agreement in place before the World Cup.

However, such a scenario would likely see Pochettino receive criticism from some quarters and the topic become a distraction from the end game of a project that started in September 2024.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has revealed that Kevin will "probably" have to undergo surgery after he sustained a foot injury in last weekend's win over Sunderland.

The Brazilian winger was forced off in first half stoppage time of Fulham's 3-1 success at the Stadium of Light.

Silva admitted the injury did not look good when he spoke to reporters directly after the Premier League encounter.

In a fresh update, the Fulham manager has confirmed that Kevin will be out for several weeks with a fifth metatarsal injury.

Fulham's Kevin set to undergo surgery

“Kevin is the only player who will not be in contention for the game,” Fulham told reporters ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

“We’re are waiting (to find out more), but he's probably going to have surgery and will be out for some weeks. It’s a big blow for us and for him personally. We’re here to support him.”

While he has not always been a starter, Kevin has featured in all but one of the 23 Premier League games he has been available for since completing a £35m move from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer.

Fulham's club-record signing scored his first Premier League goal in a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at the start of February.

Trio pushing to return for Spurs clash

With Kevin sidelined, the door could be open for Oscar Bobb to make his first Premier League start since arriving from Manchester City in January.

Silva could have another wide option available, with Samuel Chukwueze hoping to be in contention following a two-game injury absence.

The Fulham boss said that a final decision on Chukwueze's availability and that of Sasa Lukic and Antonee Robinson will be made after the last training session ahead of Sunday's meeting with a struggling Tottenham side.

Fulham will be targeting a third consecutive home win over Spurs, having won 3-0 in March 2024 and 2-0 in March 2025.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to block any offers for Archie Gray during the summer transfer window.

The 19-year-old started in midfield for Spurs during their North London derby defeat to Arsenal last weekend.

Gray is expected to keep his spot in the XI for the trip across the capital to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.

The former Leeds United man has featured in 17 Premier League matches this term, finding the net twice.

Since making the high-profile switch from Elland Road to North London in 2024, Gray has played in 72 games.

Spurs to bat away offers for Gray?

According to Football Insider, Tottenham have decided their stance on the future of Gray looking towards the summer.

The report claims that Spurs are not seeking to sell the youngster under any circumstances despite their poor season.

It is understood that German and European powerhouses Bayern Munich are keen on the talents of Gray.

As well as Vincent Kompany's troops, it is said that La Liga giants Real Madrid are also eyeing up the 19-year-old.

Despite this, Spurs are set to dismiss any offers for Gray, who has been a bright spark for the Lilywhites over the past 18 months.

Could the Gray situation change?

Tottenham's stubborn stance on the future of Gray will only be acceptable if they avoid relegation this season.

Igor Tudor's troops are currently sitting in 16th spot, just four points ahead of West Ham United in 18th.

Should Spurs suffer an unthinkable relegation, it is hard to imagine Gray playing Championship football next term.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor is expected to have Kevin Danso and Pedro Porro back at his disposal for Sunday's Premier League London derby with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The defensive duo were pictured in training earlier this week, and speaking at his pre-game press conference, Tudor confirmed that the pair are in contention to feature in the all-capital clash.

As both Danso and Porro appear perfect fits for Tudor's favoured formation - and neither has been missing for an extraordinarily long period of time - the pair could be immediately drafted back into the first XI on Sunday.

With Cristian Romero still serving a suspension, expect Danso to link arms with Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin in front of Guglielmo Vicario, allowing Tudor to station Joao Palhinha in his preferred midfield role.

Porro's return to fitness could also spell danger for Archie Gray's spot in the team, but Djed Spence ought to be retained on the left-hand side while Destiny Udogie battles back from a thigh problem.

Palhinha moving back into the engine room could mean that Yves Bissouma is sacrificed, as Conor Gallagher partners the Portuguese and Pape Sarr functions slightly further forward with Xavi Simons.

Randal Kolo Muani's quickfire equaliser in the 4-1 loss to Arsenal was nothing more than a consolation, but the Frenchman has done enough to be retained over Dominic Solanke, unless Tudor opts to pair the two strikers together in a 3-4-1-2 and sacrifice a midfielder.

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:

Vicario; Danso, Van de Ven, Dragusin; Porro, Palhinha, Gallagher, Spence; Sarr, Simons; Kolo Muani

Travelling Tottenham Hotspur supporters will be praying that the 10th time is the charm when they continue their Premier League campaign away to Fulham in Sunday's London derby.

The Lilywhites have failed to win any of their nine top-flight matches in 2026 following last weekend's 4-1 drubbing against Arsenal, whereas the Cottagers prevailed 3-1 over Sunderland in gameweek 27.

Match preview

The toughest test imaginable awaited Igor Tudor on his Premier League baptism - a test made even tougher thanks to Tottenham's perpetual injury crisis, although the home crowd experienced 30 minutes of joy against their league-leading North London rivals.

Randal Kolo Muani capitalised on another Gunners gaffe to cancel out Eberechi Eze's opener before half time, but Spurs soon lost their way in the second half, where frequent Tottenham tormentor Eze struck a second for himself in between Viktor Gyokeres's two efforts.

Tudor was under no illusions that the better team won in the North London derby, where there was unsurprisingly no immediate new manager bounce for the Europa League winners, whose top-flight status remains under serious threat as they lie 16th in the Premier League table.

While 19 clubs in the division have won at least one league game in 2026, Tottenham have endured an appalling start to 2026 and could now equal their longest Premier League winless run of 10 matches, set under Ossie Ardiles in 1994.

An away day has proven more fruitful than a home affair for Spurs this season, though, as the Lilywhites have taken 19 of their 29 Premier League points on rival turf this season and have scored twice in three of their last four games on the road in all competitions.

Speaking of teams netting multiple goals away from home, Fulham have coincidentally done so exactly three times in their last four road trips too, most recently hitting an injury-hit Sunderland for three at the Stadium of Light in gameweek 27.

Raul Jimenez's double and a late Alex Iwobi strike ensured that Enzo Le Fee's penalty would only prove to be a consolation for the Black Cats, as the Cottagers snapped a three-game losing run in the top flight in some style.

Returning to winning ways allowed Fulham to wrestle back control of the race for a top-half finish; Silva's men occupy 10th spot in the standings before the start of the next gameweek, only three points below Brentford in one of the potential European spots.

Craven Cottage was also kind to the hosts during the festive period, as Fulham picked up four wins and one draw from five home games between December 22 and January 24, but that unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end against Everton in February.

However, Silva's side were 2-0 victors over Tottenham in this exact fixture last season, and their 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November means that they could complete their first league double over Spurs since the 2003-04 term.

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Tottenham have received two belated pieces of good news on the injury front ahead of Sunday's derby, as Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso are both back in training and on course to be available for the trip to Craven Cottage.

Micky van de Ven has also been passed fit despite a minor toe problem, but Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Ben Davies (ankle), Lucas Bergvall (ankle), Wilson Odobert (knee), Destiny Udogie (thigh) and Cristian Romero (suspended) are still sidelined.

Porro and Danso's returns may prove critical for Tottenham, as the defensive duo are perfect fits for Tudor's 3-5-2 setup - on paper at least - and could both be drafted back into the first XI right away.

Fulham's success at Sunderland was not without sacrifice, as attacker Kevin was taken off towards the end of the first half at the Stadium of Light, and Silva admitted post-match that the Brazilian's injury 'did not look good'.

The exact diagnosis of Kevin's issue remains unclear, but his concern could open the door for Oscar Bobb to start in the London derby, as fellow attacker Samuel Chukwueze is still a doubt due to a calf concern.

Antonee Robinson (ankle) and Sasa Lukic (thigh) are also uncertain for the home side, but Silva should see no reason to make any unenforced changes to the side that put the Black Cats to the sword.

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:

Vicario; Danso, Van de Ven, Dragusin; Porro, Palhinha, Gallagher, Spence; Sarr, Simons; Kolo Muani

We say: Fulham 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Despite out-gunning Sunderland on the attacking front, Fulham's concession means that their defensive vulnerabilities are still alive, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 11 games.

Therefore, a Tottenham side boosted by two key returns could hold out for a point at Craven Cottage, but their wait for a first Premier League win of 2026 will surely continue.