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The agents of Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi are in close contact with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

Tottenham and Man United are expected to strengthen at the back in the summer, and the Cherries star has emerged as a transfer target.

Sensei is out of contract at the end of the season, and he is expected to leave Bournemouth.

However, the Red Devils and Spurs are not the only ones keen on the 28-year-old Argentine defender, with Chelsea also keeping tabs on him.

Senesi is set to choose his next club soon, but a move to Tottenham will largely depend on their Premier League status at the end of the season.

United are third in the league table after 31 games, and a victory over Leeds United on Monday will move them closer to clinching Champions League qualification for next season.

A move to Old Trafford could be more appealing to Senesi, and his experience would be a useful asset to the club.

Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt have struggled with injuries this term, and United need to ensure they have quality options available as they prepare to compete in four competitions next term.

Senesi fits the bill and has been a key player for Bournemouth this term, weighing in with four assists in 31 league matches and playing huge roles in wins over Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal.

United’s next permanent manager will be crucial to their summer transfer plans.

More players will be linked with the Red Devils, and the fans will hope the club make the right decisions to boost their chances of winning silverware next season.

Tottenham Hotspur need a new centre-forward this summer and have been linked with a move for Moise Kean.

According to Calciomercato, ‘one of the names Roberto De Zerbi is interested in is Kean’. He would love to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He reportedly has a €62 million release clause in his deal with Fiorentina, but they will let him go if Spurs offer around €50m.

Kean has enjoyed a renaissance since returning to Italy following some uninspiring spells in England and France.

The Italian international (26 caps, 13 goals) bagged 25 goals in 43 appearances last season, although his productivity has dropped this term.

Tottenham are preparing to lose Randal Kolo Muani this summer after an underwhelming loan spell, and Richarlison might follow him out of the exit door.

Spurs took a massive £65m punt on Dominic Solanke, but he has been a disappointment. The club needs a lethal striker to provide competition for the Englishman.

Tottenhma should steer clear of Kean

Kean is not the man Tottenham are looking for. The 26-year-old is currently short on confidence, and it makes no sense to sign him.

Hw has scored only eight goals in Serie A this term, a significant drop from his 19 last season. He has missed 18 big chances.

Kean struggled in the Premier League at Everton, notably failing to adapt to the English game’s physical demands.

His hold-up and link-up play was not up to scratch, forcing the Toffees to cash in. Tottenham cannot afford to make the same mistake.

Unfortunately, the transfer market is not filled with many young, reasonably priced 20-goal-a-season strikers, but Kean is not the way to go.

Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis should be on the Spurs transfer radar after another brilliant season in the Primeira Liga.

If they return from their long-term injuries before the end of the season, Samu Aghehowa and Joaquin Panichelli must also be considered.

Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic has hinted at a return to the club once his season-long loan deal at Hamburg expires.

The 19-year-old has been a standout performer this term, recording the most goals, clearances, and aerial duels won of any centre-back in the Bundesliga.

Vuskovic has yet to feature for Spurs since his €11m switch from Hajduk Split last July, but the defender’s latest comments suggest his focus remains firmly on his parent club.

“In football, you never know,” Vuskovic told German outlet FAZ when asked about the possibility of returning to England.

“It could happen next year, or in ten years. I don’t want to promise anyone anything.

“After this season, I’ll be a Tottenham player again. I have a contract there until 2030.”

Vuskovic’s performances in Germany have not gone unnoticed, with the youngster quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising defenders in the division.

His composure on the ball, reading of the game, and aerial prowess have drawn praise from teammates and pundits alike, fuelling speculation about his long-term future.

Despite interest from several top European clubs, Vuskovic remains under contract at Tottenham until 2030, giving the North London outfit full control over his next move.

With new Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi known for giving opportunities to young players, the Croatian could be integrated into the first-team squad as early as next season.

However, much may depend on Tottenham’s defensive reshuffle this summer, with uncertainty surrounding the futures of several senior centre-backs. Should Vuskovic return to North London, he will hope to impress in pre-season and stake his claim for a regular role at the heart of the Spurs defence.

For now, though, the focus remains on finishing the campaign strongly with Hamburg, as the club pushes for a top-half finish in the Bundesliga.

Tottenham Hotspur could target Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen in the summer transfer window if they survive the relegation battle, according to talkSPORT.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want a new goalie and the arrival of new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi could help boost their chances of signing Verbruggen.

The Netherlands international played under the Italian when he was with the Seagulls and the Tottenham boss is a huge fan of the 23-year-old.

A reunion could now be on the cards but the Lilywhites have to keep their Premier League status first.

They are currently 17th in the Premier League table, a point and a place above the relegation zone, and De Zerbi has seven games to keep them up.

They could be in the bottom three before their next game against Sunderland on Sunderland with West Ham United playing Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.

A victory for the Hammers will see them leave the drop zone and take Spurs’ place, and starting his reign in the relegation zone could be a tougher challenge for their new boss.

He will be desperate to keep Tottenham up and simply has to hit the ground running to do so.

They take on Brighton, Wolves, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton after their game on Sunday and will need to be in fine form to win most of those games.

Spurs need most of their players to step up but a summer overhaul is expected no matter what happens at the end of the season.

Tottenham goalkeepers Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky are likely to both move on in the summer, and Verbruggen could be a perfect option to man the goal going forward.

The Dutchman has established himself as one of the best in his position in the Premier League since joining Brighton from Anderlecht in 2023, and a move to Spurs to help a rebuild if they stay up could appeal to him.

Tottenham Hotspur explored appointing Marco Silva as their new manager, but he wanted to stay with Fulham, according to the Sun.

They have reached an agreement to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new boss, but it appears they attempted to lure Silva away from their London rivals.

The Fulham manager is out of contract at the end of the season, and persuading him to leave with seven league games remaining would have been very tricky.

Spurs have gone for De Zerbi, handing him a five-year deal. He will be one of the highest-paid bosses in the history of the club.

The 46-year-old will also be one of the highest-earning bosses in the Premier League, and an official announcement is expected in the next 24 hours.

De Zerbi knows the Premier League from his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, and the onus is on him to keep Tottenham up against all odds.

They are currently 17th in the Premier League table, just a point and a place above the relegation zone.

However, Spurs will be in the bottom three by their next game against Sunderland on Sunday if West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers two days earlier.

De Zerbi could do with a favour from Wolves as starting his reign in the drop zone is the last thing he wants.

Tottenham face Brighton, Wolves, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton afterwards and will need to pick up as many points as possible to stay up.

De Zerbi was hoping to wait until the end of the season before taking a job. However, Spurs have convinced him to succeed Igor Tudor, and he needs to hit the ground running.

Tottenham Hotspur players are excited about the idea of Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival at Spurs, according to The Times.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are in talks to finalise the appointment of the Italian after parting ways with Igor Tudor on Sunday.

Spurs have also been discussing his background staff as both parties move closer to reaching an agreement, and it appears the players cannot wait to work with De Zerbi.

A few Spurs players were out for dinner together on Monday night and the mood was said to be one of excitement as they spoke about working under the former Marseille boss.

Tudor’s confrontational approach did not go down well with most of them and Tottenham had to appoint Bruno Saltor to his coaching staff to try to bring the squad closer together.

Saltor has a reputation for being a popular character in his previous jobs and has been tasked with leading training until a new manager takes over.

Tudor was ripping and tearing into Spurs stars just a few days into his reign.

Rather than console his players who lingered on the pitch after the 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in his first game last month, he headed straight down the tunnel after shaking hands with his Gunners counterpart Mikel Arteta.

He was seen shouting towards Tottenham defenders Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven to drag the back three higher up the pitch during the game and was just as vocal in his first training sessions.

However, his aggressive style did not yield much-needed results as Spurs only won one of the seven games he oversaw.

De Zerbi will be desperate to hit the ground running and it appears he will have the players on his side.

Players who have played under De Zerbi have been greatly surprised and impressed by his training sessions.

His tactics are revered in coaching circles and Tottenham will hope the Italian can help turn their fortunes around on the pitch as they desperately eye safety.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a summer of upheaval with several key players poised to leave after a second disappointing season on the trot.

One player widely expected to exit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer is centre-back Micky van de Ven.

Regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, several sides will be eager to pounce on this opportunity to snap up the Spurs ace.

Tottenham will need a succession plan in case he leaves, and in this article we analyse three centre-halves who can replace the rapid Dutchman.

Jacobo Ramon (Como)

One player Tottenham should be all over is Como man Jacobo Ramon. He has been a rock at the back for Cesc Fabregas’ side.

The Real Madrid academy starlet has blossomed in Italy, earning himself a reputation as one of the best young defenders around.

Ramon has won 66.2% of his aerial and 55% of his ground duels in 26 Serie A appearances this season, helping to keep 11 clean sheets.

He gets his head to everything, establishing himself as a threat in the opposition box. He will likely improve upon his tally of two goals this season.

Como have only conceded 18 goals this season while Ramon is on the pitch.

Also, he is smooth on the ball, regularly progressing play with his cultured passing and laudable carrying.

Tottenham need a dominant figure at the back to make the rearguard impregnable, and Ramon fits the bill.

If Madrid take Van de Ven, they won’t have a reason to activate the buyback clause in Ramon’s deal, allowing Spurs to position themselves ahead of the queue for Ramon.

Jan Paul Van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Another game-changing defender who should be on the Spurs transfer shortlist is Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jan Paul Van Hecke. He is turning heads in the Premier League.

The Dutchman has been a terrific addition to the Brighton backline. He has won 57% of his aerial and 66% of his ground duels in 29 Premier League outings so far.

He has contributed three goals and two assists, showing his prowess in the opposition box.

Also, his experience playing under potential future Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi will prove invaluable.

Van Hecke is one of the best ball-playing centre-backs around and will be a brilliant piece in shoring up Tottenham’s leaky defence.

Brighton will likely demand an arm and a leg for Van Hecke, but if Spurs get a good sum for Van de Ven, they should have more than enough to reinvest in a potentially world-class defender.

Antonio Silva (Benfica)

Former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has used Antonio Silva sparingly this season at Benfica, leading to reports that the Portuguese international might seek a move away.

If he does, Tottenham should be ready to pounce. The highly-touted 22-year-old can develop into a world-beater with his physical profile.

Silva reads the game intelligently, allowing him to put out fires before they become dangerous. He defends his box aggressively and takes no prisoners.

In 19 appearances in the Portuguese top flight this term, he has helped keep six clean sheets, winning 58% of his aerial and 63% of his ground duels.

The 6ft2 defender is in the first percentile for successful tackles against dribblers this season. His short- and long-passing ability is exquisite.

According to reports, Benfica are open to his exit for €15-25million, significantly lower than his €100 million release clause.

This is an opportunity Spurs cannot miss.

He is still a fantastic prospect with remarkably high upside despite the lack of interest, which is mostly due to his profile rather than talent.

Tottenham Hotspur have been in talks with Roberto De Zerbi for a week and his staff are now being discussed, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want the Italian to replace the departed Igor Tudor, and talks between both parties have finally been progressing well.

De Zerbi was not keen on joining Spurs with only a few games left in the season, but it appears an agreement has almost been reached to bring him to North London.

The fact that negotiations over his backroom staff are ongoing speaks volumes, and the Italian could be on his way to England in the coming hours.

De Zerbi was linked with Tottenham after Thomas Frank was sacked in February but the job went to Tudor instead.

The Croatian last 44 days and seven games in the job and Spurs could get relegated if no immediate improvement happens in the coming days and weeks.

De Zerbi knows the Premier League from his time at Brighton & Hove Albion and will be desperate to hit the ground running if appointed as the next Tottenham boss.

The Lilywhites are 17th in the table after 31 games, just one point above the relegation zone, and they have to improve significantly over the next seven fixtures to remain in the Premier League.

Spurs are back in action after the international break on April 12 when they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, and De Zerbi could be taking charge of training in the coming days once everything is wrapped up.

Tudor’s former assistant Bruno Saltor is currently leading training until a new managerial appointment is made, and fans will hope their next boss has what it takes to keep them in the top-flight.

Tottenham Hotspur decided to part ways with Igor Tudor following an underwhelming 44 days in charge of the North London outfit.

Spurs are now searching for a new manager to handle the club for the final seven league games of the season.

According to the Daily Mail, Glenn Hoddle has emerged as a genuine candidate despite not managing for nearly 20 years. It is an option Tottenham are considering.

Tottenham are treading treacherous waters now, with the Europa League champions sat in 17th place on the Premier League table.

Spurs sit dangerously above the relegation zone, and rivals for the drop are in better form. That desperation has forced the club’s hierarchy to consider Hoddle.

The Spurs legend served as the club’s manager between 2001 and 2003 after an illustrious playing career in North London.

The 68-year-old’s next job at Wolverhampton Wanderers proved to be his last.

His managerial stint at Spurs started well the first two seasons but ultimately disappointed. Following a slow start to the 2002/03 campaign, the club dismissed him.

Turning to Hoddle now is the kind of short-sighted call that has come to define Tottenham’s decision-making in recent years.

His name carries emotional weight, but this is not a sentimental moment. It is a fight for survival.

Throwing a manager who has been out of the game for nearly two decades into a relegation scrap borders on reckless.

Spurs need clarity, structure, and modern tactical acumen, not a romantic throwback.

The Premier League has evolved drastically, and the margins at the bottom are brutally fine. This is not a job for sentiment.

If anything, Tottenham should be accelerating their pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi right now, not waiting until the summer.

He represents a clear philosophy, a progressive identity, and the kind of coaching detail Spurs desperately lack.

Anything else feels like another costly misstep, and this club can ill afford one now.

Igor Tudor left Tottenham Hotspur without a termination pay-off, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club announced earlier today that they had parted with the Croatian after just 44 days in charge of Spurs.

Tudor was hired until the end of the season after replacing Thomas Frank in February, but the club did not win a league game under him, losing four and drawing one in five league fixtures.

Tottenham lost 5-2 in the first-leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie to Atletico Madrid before winning 3-2 in the return leg.

It was Tudor’s only win in charge of Spurs, but it was not enough to keep him in charge.

The 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in their last league game proved to be the final straw, and the North London club decided to part ways with the Croatian.

He was due compensation after Tottenham decided to let him go, but Tudor has opted to let it go.

Not everyone would have agreed to leave such a club before the expiration of their contract for nothing, but the former Juventus boss has shown some class.

Spurs are back in action on April 12 when they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, and Tudor’s former assistant Bruno Saltor will lead training until a new managerial appointment is made.

Many managers have been linked with the Tottenham job already, and the board will be desperate to get this huge decision right.

The club are currently 17th in the league table ahead of the final seven fixtures of the season and are only one point above the relegation zone.

They cannot afford to drop down to the Championship and the players need to step up regardless of who succeeds Tudor.