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Tottenham Hotspur have earmarked Fulham boss Marco Silva as a potential candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou after the season, according to former scout Mick Brown.

The Portuguese tactician is reportedly in ‘pole position’ to take over at Spurs if Postecoglou is sacked amid a disappointing Premier League campaign in North London.

Tottenham are on course for their first finish outside the top 10 since the 2007/08 season, currently sitting 14th in the table with nine games to go.

Talks over Postecoglou’s future have intensified in recent weeks, though Spurs are not expected to rush into a decision just yet.

Spurs Could Appoint Marco Silva

Postecoglou in danger of the sack

Brown, speaking to Football Insider, has suggested that Silva would be at the top of Tottenham’s list if they decide to part ways with Postecoglou this summer:

“Tottenham, unless they put a run together from now to the end of the season, you would think that things might happen [to Postecoglou] there in terms of the sack for the manager.

“Silva would certainly be top of the pops in terms of competition for that [managerial] spot, that’s what I’m hearing from my sources there.”

Silva, praised as a ‘genius’, is now in his fourth season at Fulham and has less than 16 months remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2026.

He took over at Craven Cottage in 2021 and is on course to lead Fulham to their best Premier League finish since the 2010/11 season, with the club currently sitting eighth in the table.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are 14th and 11 points behind Fulham, having lost 15 of their 29 league games, fewer than only four other top-flight clubs.

Spurs are believed to be considering several Premier League managers ahead of the summer, including Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola.

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Tottenham Hotspur remain hopeful of being able to sign Tyler Dibling for less than his lucrative price tag after chairman Daniel Levy has made it his personal mission to lure the Southampton star to Hotspur Way during the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs will have to fork out £20.9million to tie Kevin Danso down to a permanent deal, having included an obligation to buy in the terms of the central defender's mid-season loan switch from Lens, boss Ange Postecoglou is eager to bolster his options in the final third of the pitch ahead of next term.

There will be an opportunity to keep Mathys Tel on board, thanks to having an option to purchase him for £45million from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, but Levy has wasted no time in attempting to steal a march on other suitors when it comes to attempting to win the race for Dibling's signature.

Spurs Have Chance to Negotiate Dibling Deal

Teenager's initial valuation on course to drop ahead of summer

Tottenham could sign Dibling for slightly more than £50million even though that is significantly short of Southampton's asking price, according to GMS sources, and Levy has been playing a leading role in the pursuit of an agreement after working on a deal for a number of weeks.

Although Spurs' domestic counterparts have confirmed plans to demand £100million for the 19-year-old's signature, having seen him enjoy a breakthrough season in the Premier League, there remains confidence that there is room for negotiation as the summer transfer window edges closer.

GMS sources have been informed that Southampton have set the bar so high as there is an awareness that Tottenham and other admirers will try to drive down the price, and insisting that it could take up to nine figures to acquire his services will result in them having a better chance of securing their true valuation.

Levy has been looking to use the fact that the winger has only two years remaining on his £5,000-per-week contract to Spurs' advantage, while it has been acknowledged that Saints' demands are likely to drop if they are unable to pull off a great escape and maintain their top flight status.

Tottenham and Manchester United could still be priced out of a move for Dibling as they are not convinced that they should pay more than £40million and have already ruled out spending close to double that figure, GMS sources have learned, but interest from north London is refusing to go away and they want to tempt Southampton into agreeing terms.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tyler Dibling won 15 ground duels and registered five successful dribble attempts during Southampton's defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month

Dibling Open to Sealing North London Switch

Negotiating personal terms with winger will not be problematic

GMS sources have been told that Dibling is open to completing a switch to Tottenham and would be satisfied with the pay package on offer in the capital, but Levy has been involved in negotiations since the winter transfer window and has found it difficult trying to convince Southampton to cash in.

The England under-21 international has been described as 'incredible' by Saints boss Ivan Juric, having broken through as one of the Premier League's most exciting talents this season, but the initial £100million asking price is off-putting for interested parties and Spurs are assessing their next move.

Although Tottenham and Manchester United are the most likely Premier League sides to lodge a formal offer in the coming months, with the latter looking at Dibling more seriously since missing out on Geovany Quenda, GMS sources understand that both clubs are unwilling to meet that valuation due to more developed alternatives being available for a cheaper fee.

Southampton are not the only domestic counterparts that Spurs are looking to raid in the summer as GMS sources recently revealed that Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has remained on Postecoglou's radar for close to 12 months and could be the subject of a bid.

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Tottenham Hotspur could look to beat Manchester United to the signing of Angel Gomes, Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT's 'Market Madness' podcast - with the midfielder having a 'strong likelihood' of ending up at either club this summer in what could be a steal due to his expiring contract.

Gomes, who made his England debut back in September under Lee Carsley, has spent the past four years in Ligue 1 at Lille - but with his contract set to expire in the summer, that could see him make a return to English shores. And with Tottenham looking to bolster their ranks in the midfield areas in terms of technical ability and playmaking, Gomes could be an incredible signing.

Jacobs: Tottenham or Man Utd 'Expected' to Win Angel Gomes Race

The midfielder has been in fine form over the past year

The 24-year-old came through United's youth academy, but failed to play often for the Red Devils, making just 10 appearances for the club. But he was propelled back to English notoriety when making his international debut in the September break, which has seen various clubs linked with his services given that his Lille contract is set to expire at the end of June.

And, speaking to GIVEMESPORT's 'Market Madness' podcast, Jacobs revealed that he expects either Tottenham or United to win the race for the diminutive creator, saying:

"Clubs in the Premier League in particular are chasing Gomes, and my expectation is that, one, he moves to the Premier League; and two, there's a strong likelihood that either Tottenham or Manchester United win the race for his signature.

"With Manchester United, it would be a return, and there's nothing that advanced - yet they've not made the player a formal offer. But we can't discount Manchester United, who would see value, and United are going to have to find value because their finances are very tight. They're not advanced at this point, but they might be come summer.

"Then you have Tottenham, who are more advanced, and the player is open to a move - so Spurs could be the ones that win the race for his signature. And West Ham have made Gomez an offer already - unlike the other two clubs that I've just mentioned, and they have said that he can have a wage in excess of £100,000-per-week.

"But the feeling within West Ham is that they will lose the race to another Premier League suitor. Something major would have to change. My expectation, even though there's interest in Germany and Italy as well, is that Gomes will end up back in the Premier League this summer on a free transfer."

Tottenham have not struggled for goals in the top-flight this season, with only Liverpool bettering their 55 strikes, but their build-up play from the back has caused them some issues in defence - and adding Gomes to their ranks will keep them on the front foot if he does make his way into their midfield.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Angel Gomes has made 54 appearances for England at youth level.

Homegrown for registration purposes, an England international and having a wealth of experience in European competitions, the Lilywhites could add him to their ranks to fit in with Ange Postecoglou's mantra - and that would propel them up the Premier League table for next season if they can oust United to his signature.

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Premier League sides could be battling to sign Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling in the summer, despite reports suggesting that the Saints prodigy has seen a £100million price tag slapped on him by the south coast club - but Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that a deal taking the winger to Tottenham Hotspur 'won't be easy' amid their interest in his talents from Manchester City.

Dibling made a handful of appearances last season, but with the Saints having moved up to the Premier League last season under Russell Martin, he trusted Dibling from the get-go in the top-flight. With some daring, brave performances on the wing that have seen him take on defenders with ease, the youngster has been a shining light in their otherwise nightmare campaign, with a Championship return on the cards almost imminently.

Romano: Tottenham Move for Dibling 'Won't be Super Easy'

The Premier League prodigy has been in fine form for the Saints

With the Saints' return to the second-tier all but confirmed, reports have touted him for a stay in the top-flight, with Ange Postecoglou and Pep Guardiola being amongst those linked in recent days. That has come with a £100million price tag in order to fend off interest - and Romano has cleared up the situation to GIVEMESPORT, exclusively stating that although Tottenham 'love' Dibling, a deal won't be super easy for them.

The journalist said exclusively to GIVEMESPORT:

"At the moment, I can confirm that for Tottenham, he's kind of their top target.

"They love the player, they would love to bring him in in the summer transfer window - but again, it's not going to be super easy.

"Manchester City - let's see, because City at the moment are following the player, but from what I have heard, they haven't started any concrete conversation."

Dibling has created a storm in the Premier League, scoring goals against Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace - whilst also winning penalties against Liverpool and Manchester United, playing well against those in the upper reaches of the league.

Having joined Chelsea in 2022, Dibling left after just two appearances before re-joining the Saints, and from there he has gone on to be the best youth player at the club.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tyler Dibling has made 31 appearances for England's youth teams, scoring five goals.

That has seen Tottenham interested in a move for his services, with Postecoglou keen on improving both the quality and the average age of his front line. Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore and especially Brennan Johnson are all starting to make their mark in north London - but Dibling would arguably be the star with the highest ceiling should he make a move to the capital.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 27-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to rule out the possibility of cashing in on Cristian Romero when the transfer window reopens in the summer after Atletico Madrid have made their interest clear to members of the Hotspur Way star's entourage, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed on the latest episode of our Market Madness podcast.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou bolstered his defensive options ahead of the winter deadline last month, with Kevin Danso joining from Lens on an initial loan deal which includes a £20.9million obligation to buy, but plans have been put in place to make further alterations to his squad ahead of next season.

Although Tottenham have shown plenty of ambition within the last 12 months, with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive acquisition in the north Londoners' history when he completed a £65million switch from Bournemouth in August, there is a desire to be active in the transfer market after finding themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League.

Romero Could Head Through Spurs' Exit Door

Central defender's entourage have held talks over switch to Spain

Tottenham are tempted to sell Romero in a significant internal U-turn after previously leaning towards tying him down to a contract extension, according to GMS sources, and Atletico Madrid has emerged as a viable destination thanks to the La Liga heavyweights already making contact with his camp to discuss a potential summer switch.

Spurs' vice-captain is preparing to enter the final two years of a deal which allows him to pocket £165,000-per-week, leading to influential figures behind the scenes acknowledging that the upcoming transfer window could be their final opportunity to secure a considerable fee if they do not hand him fresh terms.

GMS sources have been informed that Atletico Madrid's pursuit of Romero is being driven by head coach Diego Simeone and, despite remaining among the first names on the team sheet when fully fit, Tottenham are likely to listen to offers in the region of £45million after lowering their demands.

The north Londoners forked out £42.5million when they turned the central defender's initial loan switch from Serie A outfit Atalanta into a permanent agreement in August 2022, meaning that they would be in line to still make a slim profit if their fresh valuation is met by his admirers in the coming months.

Tottenham previously priced Romero out of the market due to Postecoglou seeing him as a key part of his future plans, with them insisting that he was either not for sale or it would take a bid worth more than £60million to turn their head, but GMS sources have learned that the capital club have relaxed their stance.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Cristian Romero made seven clearances and two tackles during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Fulham earlier this month

Opening Romero Bid May be Below Demands

Admirers want to sign Argentina international for cut-price fee

GMS sources have been told that Atletico Madrid are hoping to negotiate a deal worth £33million, which falls below Tottenham's asking price, and they will have to go higher if they want to lure Romero to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as arch-rivals Real Madrid have also held internal discussions over a potential swoop.

Los Blancos have not entered talks with the representatives of the 26-year-old Argentina international, who has been described as 'world-class' by teammate Micky van de Ven, but there is a possibility of them turning to him if they decide to push ahead with bolstering their options at the heart of the backline.

Offloading Romero could allow Tottenham to steal a march on Chelsea and finance a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, GMS sources understand, while his exit may also go towards funding the acquisition of Tyler Dibling even though there is no interest in meeting Southampton's £100million valuation.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are threatening to raid further Premier League counterparts when the transfer window reopens as Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has remained on Postecoglou's radar after he was initially pinpointed as a target close to 12 months ago.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 27/03/2025

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Tottenham Hotspur have made Andoni Iraola their top target to replace Ange Postecoglou this summer with the Australian's future in 'serious doubt', according to The Athletic.

The Lilywhites are battling in the bottom half of the table after a poor domestic campaign which has been littered with injuries and poor performances, leaving all their eggs for European qualification in the basket of winning the Europa League.

Spurs have lost 15 times in the Premier League this season and that has left fans clamouring for change, and it now seems that Daniel Levy is ready to make changes this summer.

Tottenham Eyeing Iraola

£10m release clause 'no barrier' to deal

According to a report by Jack Pitt-Brooke, Postecoglou's future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is now in 'serious doubt' after a string of poor results and performance.

Spurs chiefs have identified Bournemouth boss Iraola as their top target to replace him, and the Spaniard's £10m release clause at the Vitality Stadium is not seen as a barrier to a potential appointment.

However, Bournemouth want to tie Iraola to a new long-term contract and the decision will ultimately come down to what the manager wants to do with his own future. Currently there is no clarity on what his preference would be, with the potential of a vacancy at Real Madrid this summer also something to consider.

Iraola has been described as "phenomenal" for the job he has done since replacing Gary O'Neil at Bournemouth, and the Cherries are currently in contention for a Champions League place next season despite losing top goalscorer Dominic Solanke to Spurs last summer.

The former Rayo Vallecano boss has just one year remaining on his contract and if the club aren't able to claim a spot alongside Europe's elite for next season he could potentially be tempted to move on.

Spurs are also interested in Fulham's Marco Silva and Brentford's Thomas Frank as potential candidates to replace Postecoglou, but it's Iraola who is now the leading candidate for the role should the former Celtic man not see out the rest of his contract in north London.

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Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for their former managing director of football Fabio Paratici to return to the club, according to reports in Italy.

The North London giants are reportedly looking to hijack AC Milan’s move for the 52-year-old executive and are willing to re-sign him almost two years after he left the role in April 2023.

According to Radio Rossoneri, while Paratici remains the favourite to become Milan’s new sporting director, he also had a meeting on Thursday with Daniel Levy, where they discussed his possible return to Spurs.

The Lilywhites have reportedly tabled a ‘rich offer’ for the Italian and set a ‘very tight’ deadline for a response.

Tottenham Want to Re-Sign Fabio Paratici

He met with Daniel Levy on Thursday

Paratici is set to return to football following his 18-month suspension for financial irregularities during his time at Juventus.

The 52-year-old resigned from his role at Tottenham in April 2023 after losing an appeal in Italy against his ban, which was initially supposed to last 30 months.

Tottenham seem to have entered the race to re-sign Paratici at the last minute, as reports last week claimed his agreement with Milan was nearing completion.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Only four Premier League clubs have lost more games than Tottenham (15) this season.

Levy is believed to be particularly keen on his return, as he has ‘huge respect’ for the Italian and his work in North London during a two-year stint.

Paratici was responsible for signing the likes of Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as appointing Antonio Conte, with whom he worked at Juventus before.

The 52-year-old spent his entire playing and executive career in Italy before joining Spurs in 2021.

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Tottenham Hotspur could be set to beat some of Europe's biggest sides to the signing of Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports - with the German defender emerging as a potential option for Ange Postecoglou to strengthen his ranks in the summer window.

Tottenham have struggled defensively this season, losing more games than they have won and drawn combined in the Premier League - and urgent action is needed in solidifying their backline. That could prompt Postecoglou to make a move for Tah, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

The Leverkusen defender could make his way to north London

The report by Fichajes states that Tah has piqued the interest of Tottenham, with the club looking to bolster their defence ahead of next season.

The German, who has been at Bayer Leverkusen for a decade, looked set to sign for Barcelona in the past, but their financial uncertainty has allowed the Premier League side back into the race for his signature and able to hijack a deal.

Tah has chosen not to extend his contract at the BayArena, and with his deal set to expire at the end of the season, it represents a lucrative deal for those courting him to pursue in the summer months. Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are all thought to be weighing up a move for Tah's services - but Tottenham have already initiated contact to learn about his situation.

The report further states that Tottenham are aiming to enhance their defensive solidity, and as such, they view Tah as a 'key piece' to achieve that goal - and although La Liga giants Barcelona are thought to be leading the race for his signature, Postecoglou's men have emerged as 'serious' alternatives should any move to the Camp Nou fail to materialise once again.

Should Tah play for Leverkusen against Bochum on Friday evening, it will mark his 300th Bundesliga appearance - and having turned out 393 times for Die Werkself, he's a player with vast experience, and a major reason for the fact that they have only lost three Bundesliga games in the past two seasons. In fact, a Champions League outing at Liverpool this season saw Tah named as 'one of, if not the best defender in Germany' by Arne Slot.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jonathan Tah has 35 caps for Germany.

Add 34 Champions League outings, 45 Europa League clashes and 34 German Cup appearances to his name, and the 29-year-old has done it all in his homeland.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 26-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur have yet to decide whether to sign Mathys Tel permanently this summer, as their focus remains on finishing the season strong under Ange Postecoglou, journalist Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

The Lilywhites have an option to purchase Tel from Bayern Munich for around €60m (£50m) but are not rushing into a decision yet amid their ongoing Europa League campaign.

Having crashed out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup while lingering in 14th place in the Premier League, the Europa League is now Spurs’ only pathway to European football next season.

Their victory in the competition could have a major influence on their summer budget and the players available in the market, which is partly why they remain undecided on Tel's future.

Spurs Undecided on Mathys Tel

They are ‘fully focused’ on the season

Romano, speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, revealed that while Tottenham see Tel as someone who could ‘absolutely’ be part of their project, they have yet to decide whether to sign him permanently this summer:

“This remains the message, Tottenham consider Mathys Tel as a player who can absolutely be part of the project in the future. Then we have to see again, also in this case, financially, how Tottenham want to advance in the summer.

“At the moment, I can guarantee that Tottenham are fully focused on the present, because obviously the Europa League is too important for them, before deciding on the budget, on what's going to happen next season.

“It’s similar to Man United. If you have the chance maybe to play Champions League football next season, everything can change. And so, financially, you can do way more things.”

Tel joined Spurs on a six-month loan from Bayern in January and has made seven appearances in North London so far, scoring once in the FA Cup.

The French starlet has yet to register a goal contribution in 305 minutes of Premier League football, despite starting four of the five league games since his arrival.

Before moving to North London, Tel struggled for regular minutes at Bayern under Vincent Kompany, making just four starts across all competitions and recording a single assist.

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling, according to The Telegraph - with the report suggesting that Southampton will stunningly ask for a price reaching over £100million for their talented young wing wizard to fend off interest from any potential suitors.

The report from the Telegraph's John Percy names Tottenham and Manchester City as the teams who will be thwarted in their bid to sign Dibling, but not at any fault of their own - with Southampton wanting a fee of over £100million for his services. And given that United have been in the race before, as has been revealed by GIVEMESPORT sources, they could also suffer the same fate when it comes to adding Dibling to their ranks.

Man Utd, Tottenham Will 'Have to Break British Record' to Land Dibling

The youngster has had an incredible price tag slapped on his head by Southampton

Dibling burst onto the scene at the start of the season, and has been a mainstay in Southampton's team throughout the Premier League campaign despite their poor form, registering four goals and two assists in all competitions - but more so, it's been his performances rather than his output that have caught the eye.

Fearless dribbling, fouls being drawn and a general silky demeanour to his game means that Dibling has caught the eye on the south coast. But his club aren't willing to let him go on the cheap by being ready to demand a staggering fee of 'over £100million' for the youngster - which could make him England's most expensive player if a club were to exceed the £105million that Arsenal paid West Ham United for Declan Rice.

Dibling will be highly sought-after in the summer, yet despite the star only having one year left on his deal alongside Southampton almost confirming their relegation from the Premier League, they will demand nine figures for his talents - which would be a shock given the circumstances and factors of the Saints' profile at present.

Ange Postecoglou has targeted young, Premier League-level players in recent windows, with Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson and Dominic Solanke in recent windows - whilst United are in desperate need of creativity with Ruben Amorim's side having largely failed to create chances throughout the campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tyler Dibling has 31 appearances for England's youth teams, scoring five goals.

Whether the duo will land the England youth international or not remains to be seen, but with extortionate price tags on his head, it's likely that Dibling will go nowhere whilst that remains the case.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 26-03-25.