Tottenham will sell goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to Inter Milan this summer, with Manchester City's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, and Brighton and the Netherlands stopper Bart Verbruggen, 23, on their list of possible replacements. (Teamtalk, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham need to take what they learned from the 1-0 victory at Wolves last weekend into their final Premier League run-in if they want to avoid relegation, says goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
The 23-year-old has recently been asked to step in for first-choice keeper Guglielmo Vicario, who had hernia surgery last month, and helped Spurs earn their first victory in 16 games on Saturday, when he kept out Joao Gomes' free kick in the final minutes at Molineux Stadium.
"For the save, I am happy for that because it was a good moment at the end of the game. I just stayed calm and did what I am supposed to do," Kinsky said.
"We know that every game we need to get the points as much as possible, so of course we did it and got the three points. We want to continue this in the next games.
"It is more about keeping balanced - being focused on the offensive part of the game if you have the ball 70% [of the time] or something like this and then at the back being compact and ready for any counter.
"I think we did it well and especially in the first half. Second half could be better and I think these are the things we can take into the next game."
Roberto de Zerbi's side currently sit 18th in the Premier League, two points behind West Ham United above the drop zone, and Kinsky could play a part in the fight to keep Spurs from their first demotion since 1977.
"The determination is huge. We feel that we want it, the fans want it, everyone is behind us and we will do everything we can.
"Of course we got ourselves into this situation which we don't want to be but I believe we are doing the right things to get out and I believe we have the qualities to get out."
Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega says the disconnect between the fans and the players at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is "so big" that he is unsure whether the club "will actually recover it".
The centre-back joined Tottenham from Italian side Cagliari in January 1997, going on to make 81 appearances in all competitions for the London club.
"What's going on at Spurs is an accumulation of years of massive neglect on the football side of things," he explained on the Sacked In The Morning podcast.
"It isn't the business or infrastructure side. They have a lovely stadium but they have no furniture to use, if you like.
"But all of that neglect over close to 10 years now has really been catching up with them in the past few seasons.
"They've had the best managers on the planet, who couldn't do anything about it. Then they had Ange Postecoglou, who finally won something and they sacked him.
"They had Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, but they didn't build on having two of the top strikers in the world. Kane actually had to go to Bayern Munich before he finally won something!
"It has been a shambles from the board and the owners. That has also extended to the management team now because the club is potentially going to be relegated and it's without a doubt on them.
"They could've done something in the January transfer window, but they didn't end up doing anything.
"So we're talking about quite a lot of issues with the club in terms of management and philosophy. There is no DNA whatsoever.
"There is such a disconnect between the fans and the players. In fact, it is so big I don't know how they will actually recover it.
"For me, the only way to do it is either to bring in new ownership or do a complete revamp of the board and the management team."
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWe were asked whether Tottenham's potential relegation this season will be viewed as being as equally surprising as Manchester United's relegation in 1974, via our Ask about Manchester United form.
United's relegation was a huge shock, there is no escaping that.
They were the best-supported club in terms of average attendance. They had won the European Cup six years earlier after being crowned league champions 12 months before that.
The issue had clearly been one of decline and the inability to arrest the slide.
United came straight back up and finished third in their first season back in the top flight. They also reached the FA Cup final in that season, with the defeat by Southampton still regarded as one of the biggest cup final shocks.
What makes the Tottenham situation more shocking is that the financial model of the English league has changed dramatically since 1974.
Clubs keep their own gate receipts, agree massive commercial deals and pocket huge amounts of TV money now.
Tottenham would have been in the European Super League, if it had taken off. They were in the Champions League final themselves seven years ago.
So, in theory, it should be impossible to be where they are right now.
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Bardi
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Image source, Getty ImagesWhen Xavi Simons' knee gave way, many of us thought that was it. All season, when Spurs have come face to face with adversity, they have crumbled. It has left us questioning the players' desire and mental fortitude. But on Saturday they stood tall, and for the first time since relegation came calling, I felt a strange sense of hope. Survival no longer feels impossible, but we will have to graft for it.
There was very little to get excited about in this meat-and-potatoes 1-0 win, but right now, for a team that has lost the habit of winning, keeping pace while those around us picked up three points was crucial. We cannot allow the gap to safety to become a two-result swing.
Longer term, Xavi's ACL injury will force a rethink. He was our last creative passer and attacking midfielder left standing. With James Maddison seemingly reduced to a role on the bench as a cheerleader, we have no one left to knit together a makeshift front line and workmanlike midfield.
How Spurs line up against Villa may be one of the biggest tactical tests Roberto de Zerbi has faced. Since his arrival, our build-up play has improved, but our attacks continue to break down 18 yards from goal. The players receiving the ball look short of confidence in themselves and each other, or, more damningly, simply short of quality.
Against Wolves, we looked bright for the opening spell, but it did not take long for them to realise there was no real threat. It was like turning on the light in a child's bedroom and revealing that the monster in the corner was nothing more than a pile of clothes.
Despite that, there is something to cling to. The players are showing determination. They are throwing themselves into challenges, attacking loose balls, and we once again look a threat from set pieces.
There is nothing pretty about how we are playing, but when you are down in the mud, the only option is to embrace it. I would take four more scrappy 1-0 wins between now and the end of the season in a heartbeat. We are still in this fight, just.
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Image source, Getty ImagesGlenn Hoddle says he offered to take interim charge of Tottenham in order to bring "love" to the club in the closing stages of the season.
Club-legend Hoddle inspired Spurs to successes between 1975 and 1987 before managing the club between 2001 and 2003.
The 68-year-old says he put his name forward along with ex-Tottenham player and manager Ossie Ardiles when Spurs lost to Nottingham Forest in March.
Spurs have since parted ways with then manager Igor Tudor to appoint Roberto de Zerbi.
Hoddle told The Jeff Stelling Show:, external "They never came to us. We did, Ossie (Ardiles) and myself, after the Forest game, we felt there was a real problem there.
"Ossie and I made it clear that we would go in there if they wanted us to go in there with probably a younger legend (as coach) as well.
"It felt at that time, at the end of the game, Tudor was in as the manager, but to lose 3-0 against a team down at the bottom – with you at home – was a bad sign.
"It looked to me as if it needed some love, like it needed some people to go in there and unite the fans, with the owners, with the team and that is why we said we would do it.
"They said they were looking elsewhere, so that was fine by me.
"I don't care who, I'm a Spurs man through and through since eight years of age, so as long as they've got the right man in.
"De Zerbi has gone in and everyone's got to unite and get together, but they've got a real task on their hands haven't they?
"I just want them to stay up, whether I was involved or I wasn't."
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham's 19-year-old academy graduate James Rowswell has signed a new contract to extend his stay at the club, after signing his first professional deal in February 2024.
It is another milestone for the promising defender, who graduated from Tottenham's academy set-up in 2022 before playing a pivotal role in the club's under-17 Premier League Cup-winning side in 2022-23.
After carving out his position in the under-21 team last year, Rowswell was named in former boss Thomas Frank's matchday squad for Tottenham's fourth round Carabao Cup trip to Newcastle United this season.
The centre-back also made his senior club debut this year, as a late substitute in Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Liverpool on 15 March.
"I'm over the moon to sign my new contract," Rowswell said. "It is what I've been working towards, so I'm just happy to get it over the line and push on from it.
"I feel like my hard work has been rewarded. I've been grafting every day since I came here when I was nine years old.
"I always thought that if I put that extra mile in every single day in training, then it would show in my performances at some point.
"My debut was just unreal. It was everything from being part of a squad at Anfield to then having the opportunity to actually go on. I didn't really take it all in until a couple of days after.
"I want to keep playing for this club and make as many appearances as possible."
Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
Image source, Getty ImagesThere is a huge amount to be said for how desperation can affect teams in a positive way.
Spurs, Nottingham Forest and West Ham each won in the Premier League this weekend. You will search long and hard to find a weekend when that happened this season as they have all struggled to fight clear of relegation.
It is the main reason why predictions are almost impossible at this time of the season. Teams and players cannot be at 100% for every game, but when desperation kicks in, you will get every ounce of effort, even if you can lose some calmness and composure as a result.
Forest and West Ham have been in this mindset for a while now, but it is only now that Spurs have finally woken up and smelled the very bitter coffee.
It was however one of the best 10-minute spells in the league this season when Spurs scored in the 82nd minute to grab two extra points against Wolves. Back in London, West Ham conceded a goal to Everton in the 88th minute, seemingly dropping two of the three points they were holding.
A four-point swing in six minutes was huge at the bottom of the table. But just a few minutes later, West Ham struck through Callum Wilson to grab those two points back again.
In these days of updates live on your phone and all modern technology it was radio gold on BBC 5 Live.
I have listened back to Ian Dennis as he reported on it all happening live and it reminded me why football, even without pictures, can be the best entertainment imaginable. The good news is it is all very likely to happen again and again before the season ends.
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Tottenham have shown a "genuine interest" in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making the England international's loan permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external
Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda, 27, has been added to the shortlist of attacking players wanted by Everton this summer, with Leeds, Spurs and Brighton also showing interest in the Japan international. (Teamtalk), external
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Ali Speechly
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesAs Roberto de Zerbi searches for a psychologist to "change the mentality" of his players, the footballers themselves are actually showing their mettle.
Of course, this squad must take responsibility for their fair share of what has gone wrong on the pitch this season. However, it is not all their fault, and accusations that they simply do not care if we get relegated or not were exposed at Molineux.
In fact, as the players rallied themselves for a scrap against already relegated Wolves, we saw evidence of the mental strength that often goes overlooked in elite sports professionals – highly paid individuals who are, in the most part, expected to just get on with their jobs without any fuss.
Resilience, professionalism and determination were in abundance on Saturday. A notable example was Kevin Danso, a player subjected to despicable racism the week before, who could have been easily forgiven for wanting some time off. Instead, he put in a solid performance and helped his teammates keep a clean sheet, reminding everyone that "we can only do this together".
Antonin Kinsky, publicly humiliated by our former manager when he was hauled off after conceding three goals in 15 minutes against Atletico last month, would have been met with understanding and sympathy had he decided to give up on a career in football altogether. Yet there he was, in goal against Wolves, and on 98 minutes making what could turn out to be the save which keeps us up.
Finally, Joao Palhinha, harshly viewed by many as a tackler and nothing more, a player on loan from Bayern Munich with no significant ties to Spurs. Nevertheless, it was our reliable, yet steely loanee who flung out a hopeful limb and managed to secure our first win of 2026, and then let everyone know just how much it meant.
So, some promising signs on the pitch yet, as I watched 'highlights' of our medical team seemingly encouraging Xavi Simons to run off what was in fact an ACL rupture, I was left wondering who would benefit most from a psychologist at Spurs – players, or staff?
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In 26 days, every Premier League club will be in action as they take to the field for one last time in the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Pressure, points and the unknown make the upcoming games tantalising for most neutral supporters.
Maybe less so if you're a Tottenham or West Ham fan.
As it stands, Tottenham sit within the relegation zone, two points from safety with West Ham in their sights.
On the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said: "You look at Spurs and think, well, you have beaten Wolves. They are the team in serious trouble. What they have in their favour is that their goal difference is better than West Ham's."
The Hammers have gained seven points in their last three league games, in comparison to Spurs' four.
"Since the turn of the year, they seem to have a bit of backbone and a bit of spine and a threat going forward. Tottenham messed up with the Igor Tudor appointment – that was the killer for them," added Sutton.
Former Lionesses captain, Steph Houghton said Nuno Espirito Santo's side have more "confidence" in comparison of Roberto de Zerbi's team.
"West Ham have a bit more personality and a bit more fight," she said.
"Jarrod Bowen, the skipper, has got that bit of quality and with Tottenham's injuries, they are going to miss that quality."
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Steph Houghton thinks there's little chance of James Maddison featuring before the end of the season.
Houghton believes his absence is a "worry" for Spurs as they lack a "maverick" during the relegation run-in.
Chris Sutton however thinks Maddison - who has been on the bench for two weeks having overcome long-term injury - will play some part.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Xavi Simons' season-ending injury, and who you want to see in his place as Tottenham battle to stay in the Premier League.
Here are some of your comments:
Stuart: This is particularly cruel as Simons is a classy player but was not able to show this under Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor. Roberto de Zerbi seemed to be starting to get the best out of him. With Cristian Romero's injury linked to the injustice of the Brian Brobbey decision, and maybe Solanke's injury, it typifies our season.
Stephen: Of course Xavi's injury is a huge blow for us. Can only hope that James Maddison can come back on time to help us fight relegation. He's the only creative midfielder we have left!
Doug: Devastated for him, he was dedicated to keeping us up and a real blow losing him for the remainder of the season. He suits De Zerbi style of play, you could see his progress under him and would have continued to flourish playing for him. In his statement he put Spurs first before the World Cup. We seriously need to be looking at our medical team, that is four ACL injuries (Simons, Radu Dragusin, Wilson Odobert, Maddison) in the past 15 months with only one of those currently back - on top of all the other injuries we keep getting.
Dave: Hard to know where to turn now. Is there any chance Maddison could play, even if just for 45 minutes? I'd also like to see more of our two young stars - Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall - they are fearless and consistently over-perform. Stay with Rodrigo Bentancur & Joao Palhinha, and I'd start Richarlison over Kolo Muani, who seems slow and cumbersome, just not on it at the moment.
Erik: Massive blow to lose Simons. Undoubtedly one of the few really talented and committed players in the squad. This is incredible bad luck for him and Spurs. It would not surprise me if he has played his last game for Tottenham. He will not want to be a Championship player next season.
Ian: Perhaps Spurs should look at their young stars from the academy for the final games. They've produced so many good players over the years, and their natural, lack of fear is perhaps what the team need right now.
Peter: Yet another blow in an injury-ridden season. We are hanging on by our boot laces, but the heart shown in the win against Wolves gives hope - and the talent still available can take Spurs to a happy ending in this difficult campaign. COYS!
Prudent Nsengiyumva
BBC Sport journalist
Simons' influence on Tottenham has been clear.
When he plays, Spurs look sharper and more threatening in the final third. His presence raises the tempo, links midfield to attack and forces opponents to adjust to Spurs rather than the other way around.
His season-ending injury removes one of their most important attacking figures at a pivotal moment.
Results highlight the gap he leaves.
Spurs win a higher percentage of Premier League matches when Simons starts and average more goals - scoring 1.5 per game compared with one when he is not in the starting XI.
Recent displays underline the scale of his contribution.
In the 2-2 draw with Brighton and the 1-0 win over Wolves - their first victory of 2026 - Simons created more chances (four) than any other Spurs player and led the side for shots (six). He was also among the top contributors for touches in the box, ball carries and completed passes.
Those figures show how he drives Spurs forward and sustains pressure in advanced areas. Without that, the risk is Spurs lose a key source of control in matches where small margins could shape their season.
The challenge is heightened by what comes next.
Spurs face Aston Villa and Chelsea - both chasing Champions League places - then meet Leeds, who are not yet safe, before a final-day trip to Everton, where David Moyes may still be pushing for Europe.
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Premier League striker Jermaine Beckford says Xavi Simons has been one of two "standout performers" in Tottenham's squad this season, despite the club currently sitting two points off of Premier League safety with four games to go.
However, after being carried off on a stretcher in the second half of Spurs' 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday, the attacking midfielder has since been ruled out for the rest of this campaign with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
"He has given Tottenham a bit of a spark this season," Beckford told BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast. "The club hasn't had many players who have looked like they have something to genuinely offer or who could be proud of leaving everything on the line week in week out this season.
"He was a bit of a slow burner at first, but he has been one of two standout performers for me this season along with Archie Gray.
"{ACL] is such a difficult injury to come back from. It is a bad one.
"The recovery period is between seven and nine months, if you're able to do your rehab properly, but he does have youth on his side and he should be able to recover fully.
"However, it will take him a bit of time to catch up with the pace and trust his own body again."
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham have confirmed attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
The 23-year-old fell to the ground following a collision with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno on Saturday and, after initially getting to his feet, went down again.
"They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way," Simons, who will have surgery in the coming weeks, wrote in a social media post.
"My season has come to an abrupt end and I'm just trying to process it. Honestly, I'm heartbroken. None of it makes sense.
"All I've wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me... along with the World Cup.
"Representing my country this summer... just gone. It'll take time to find peace with this, but I'll continue to be the best team-mate I can be. I have no doubt that together we'll win this fight.
"I'll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief, as I count down the days to getting back out there.
"Be patient with me."
How big a blow is Simons' injury for Spurs as they battle relegation? And who do they turn to now, given the extensive injury list in north London?
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Tottenham.
Here are some of your comments:
Wolves fans
Mark: Never looked like scoring. No obvious threat tactics. Busy trying not to lose and giving the opposition the initiative in the process.
Dan: A major rebuild is needed in the summer to have any chance of surviving, never mind coming straight back up. The only gameplan I can see is to keep it 0-0 until 70 minutes and then try to nick it at the end. We are already down, so why not just go for it and let the fans be entertained for a change?
Wol: Another poor performance. First half was terrible but I thought we were better after the break. No threat up front again. A lot of this squad will leave and I don't think Fosun will invest massively in the summer and we will see academy players coming through. I don't think that we will get automatic promotion but will possibly finish in the play-offs with the new format coming in next season. Cheaper season tickets is a bonus for us but was done in the hope it will help fill the ground.
Mel: It was a very poor performance from start to finish. The defence looks very weak and we didn't look like the home team. Midfield effort was there but clearly not good enough to compete at Premier League level. Going forward, why would we persist in pumping high balls to a player much smaller than Spurs’ defenders? Clearly, we have to rebuild the team from back to front, otherwise we are going to struggle in the Championship. Such a disappointing season and the supporters deserve so much more.
Tottenham fans
Dave: Kinsky's save was massive. He was my man of the match. Defence more solid. Midfield combative but still lacked creativity. Solanke and Simons big losses for the rest of our campaign. Overall, high marks for effort and application… there's no doubt we are getting better.
Bert: This hard-fought victory against the bottom side of the Premier League leaves a bitter taste. Nothing in our performance suggests we have any chance of avoiding relegation. Meanwhile, West Ham showed more drive and determination.
Ian: After 70 years of loyal support, nothing surprises me about Spurs. Champions or relegated, it seems it's all the same to some of these players. I think I'm too old to plough my way through another season like this.
Christopher: Finally, a win in the league and well deserved. Sure, it wasn't pretty and Wolves were poor - but the signs are encouraging under De Zerbi. A pattern of play and more forward passing rather than hopeful long balls. The fans were superb as usual before during and afterwards. COYS.
Manchester United are closely monitoring Xavi Simons' situation at Tottenham as they consider moving for the midfielder in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Atletico Madrid are set to rival Tottenham for 32-year-old Scotland defender Andy Robertson, who has confirmed he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires in June. (Daily Record), external
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Football reporter
Tottenham had not won in the Premier League since a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on 28 December, and Roberto de Zerbi had underlined the importance of their trip to Molineux.
"I don't want to put pressure but we have to know the situation," he said in the week. "We can't forget the table; we can't forget we need to win.
"What we have done until now is not enough. If we win at Wolves, it's not finished."
It is certainly not finished, but with games running out there was little urgency from Spurs in the first half in Wolverhampton.
Safe passing with little creativity showed their nerves, and eight defeats in 11 in all competitions explained a lack of confidence.
It was something De Zerbi picked up on and he wants to see the victory affect his players' mentality.
"I hope this result can change something in our head," he said. "For the other results, it's already very tough to win a game for us. If we put our heads in the other teams it will be too tough for me.
"The players know what they can do on the pitch, especially this season. We didn't win a game in 2026 but in the Champions League [league phase] they finished fourth.
"They have to be positive and they have to feel full of confidence because they are good and [should not look at] the other results."
It was De Zerbi's first win in his third game as Tottenham boss, having lost to Sunderland and drawn with his former club Brighton.
Tottenham will go to fifth-placed Aston Villa on Sunday, 3 May with De Zerbi confident survival can be achieved.
"I believe we can stay up. If I am here it's because I am positive. The most important thing is the quality of the players and human level of the players," De Zerbi said.
"It was a surprise for me because I didn't know them. When I knew the players better I understood we have the chance to stay up.
"When you watch the game from the TV or the stands you can't understand if they have the right spirit or attitude. I work with them every day and all the players are professional, good guys. They are suffering from the situation.
"We need to stay strong in the head."
