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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.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke led the line as England took on Uruguay in a friendly match in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Solanke got the nod in the absence of Tottenham legend Harry Kane, but failed to impress England manager Thomas Tuchel as the Three Lions played a 1-1 draw.

Solanke was the focal point in Tuchel’s 4-2-3-1 set-up, eight years and 133 days since his England debut.

The Spurs ace was the only England player to muster a shot in the first 45 minutes, nutmegging a Uruguayan player before firing at goal.

Unfortunately, it was mostly a subdued outing for Solanke, who has been in terrific form for Tottenham in 2026, before he was substituted for Dominic Calvert-Lewin on 56.

He did not grab the opportunity to establish himself as Kane’s back-up at the 2026 World Cup with this performance. He risks missing out despite the uptick in form.

On his performance, the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope gave Solanke a 4.5/10 rating, saying,

“Has to do more on such a big night.

“Dithered when played in behind by (Jordan) Henderson, and the chance went. Not an England starter, and maybe not a squad member.”

Solanke did not make much of an impact in a match that demanded he up his game, the story of his time at Tottenham.

His lack of impact, rampant injuries, and the possible loss of Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison will likely force Spurs into the market for a new striker this summer.

The Tottenham frontline is crying out for a lethal marksman that can fire the club back into the upper echelon of the Premier League.

Solanke’s measly tally of six goals this season does not move the needle, and Spurs will be looking to pounce on a good market opportunity to sign a striker.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan as they look to bolster their defence, according to journalist Alessandro Jacobone.

Spurs are already planning for a pivotal summer transfer window, and they have their sights set on the 28-year-old.

Tottenham’s interest comes as no surprise. First-choice Spurs left-back Destiny Udogies continues to be plagued by constant injury setbacks.

Djed Spence, a natural right-back, has been forced to deputise for the Italian on several occasions.

Tottenham have signed Souza, but he is not ready to make an impact at the highest level. They have enquired about Estupinan’s availability.

It is a deal to keep an eye on, given that the Ecuadorian star worked with Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs’ main target for their managerial role, at Brighton & Hove Albion.

De Zerbi lauded him as ‘very smart’ and said he can become ‘one of the best left-backs in the world’.

Estupinan arrived in Italy this summer for around £20 million, but is below Davide Bartesaghi in the pecking order.

He may consider leaving the Serie A giants if the opportunity arises.

Estupinan is a solid, tireless full-back with a wicked cross. He can provide cover for Udogie and potentially usurp his place in the team.

However, the more intriguing element of this pursuit is what it says about Tottenham’s priorities. Left-back is hardly their most pressing issue.

The goalkeeping situation remains uncertain, the lack of a reliable defensive midfielder continues to leave them exposed, and there are deficiencies in attack.

Estupinan may be a good addition, but unless Spurs address the spine of the team, these peripheral upgrades risk papering over cracks rather than fixing the foundations.

Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Igor Tudor might be forced to turn to Antonin Kinsky in the coming weeks.

Spurs first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is set to go under the knife after this weekend’s game for a hernia operation.

He will reportedly be out of action for around a month, even though it is a minor procedure.

While much of that month will be taken up by the international break, he is expected to still miss Tottenham’s clash with Sunderland on April 12.

Consequently, we might see Tottenham back-up shot-stopper Kinsky back between the sticks for the first time since his ‘nightmare’ performance versus Atletico Madrid.

The Spurs ace lined up in goal to replace the underperforming Vicario and was remarkably poor.

He made three errors leading to goals before being substituted off for Vicario on 17.

Tottenham fans will be filled with dread at the thought of the 23-year-old starting in goal. He has not covered himself in glory this season.

That looming uncertainty between the sticks only underlines a much bigger issue Tottenham must address in the summer.

With Vicario heading for the exit door and Kinsky clearly not ready to shoulder No.1 responsibilities, Spurs are staring at a full-blown goalkeeping reset.

Kinsky will benefit far more from a loan spell than being thrown back into the firing line in North London.

As a result, recruitment becomes important. Tottenham have already been linked with Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu.

The German is a highly-rated young goalkeeper with strong shot-stopping credentials.

Premier League-proven options like Dean Henderson and James Trafford are also on their radar.

Whoever they choose, the priority is clear – stability.

Spurs’ fragile backline has been exposed far too often this season, and without a commanding, reliable presence in goal, those issues will persist.

This summer offers a chance to finally fix that foundation.

Tottenham Hotspur have watched Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu as they search for goalkeeping reinforcements this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Tottenham need a new goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario poised to leave the North London outfit this summer for a return to his native Italy.

Second-choice goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is also poised to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on loan in search of game time, leaving the club needing reinforcement.

Spurs’ radar has picked up the 6ft4ins Germany Under-21 international, who is enjoying another outstanding individual campaign in the Bundesliga.

Atubolu has been one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the German top flight, impressing with his agility and penalty-stopping heroics.

The 23-year-old has saved 5/8 penalties he has faced in the Bundesliga since breaking onto the scene and has notched up 33 clean sheets in 111 appearances.

Atubolu is not only an upgrade with his hands but also with his feet. He is a respectable ball distributor who has earned comparisons to the great Manuel Neuer.

Freiburg have come to terms with losing their star goalkeeper. Atubolu’s current deal expires in 2027, and they won’t want to let him go for free.

With a year left on his deal, it is the perfect opportunity for Tottenham to pounce and secure a promising goalkeeper. But he is not the only target they are assessing.

Besides Atubolu, Tottenham are also reportedly keeping tabs on Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) and James Trafford (Manchester City).

However, Spurs are well aware that those two would cost significantly more than Atubolu. It remains to be seen which target the North Londoners will eventually push for.

Tottenham cannot afford to get it wrong with whoever they decide on.

They need a goalkeeper who brings stability to the backline, which in turn translates to the rest of the team.