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Tottenham could offload one of their big-earning stars this summer as they consider making significant changes to their squad. It has been a dire campaign for Spurs, who are stuck in the bottom half and unlikely to qualify for Europe next season, needing to win the Europa League to achieve that feat.

Ange Postecoglou is walking the line heading into the final stages of the season, fighting to keep his job after failing to fix the issues presented this season, albeit he has been very unlucky with injuries along the way.

Tottenham have a big decision to make about their manager this summer, and whether Postecoglou stays or not, there are some big decisions to be made over the playing staff. Significant recruitment is required, with more depth needed across the squad, while more high quality players will also be needed if Spurs are to properly compete for European qualification.

But incomings never come without outgoings, and we are likely to see a handful of departures from Tottenham this summer. Timo Werner will be the first to go, with the German very likely to be sent back to parent club RB Leipzig after a disappointing season, and that’s despite the fact the North London side have an option to make the deal permanent at a pre-agreed fee.

Others will likely follow, and there is plenty of speculation around Cristian Romero amid links with Real Madrid, while forward Richarlison is also being tipped to move on. As far as the Brazilian is concerned, Tottenham may feel as though the time is right to pull the plug, with the forward having struggled for fitness this season, making only 14 appearances across all competitions.

According to Goal in Brazil, Richarlison is likely to move on this summer, and Spurs are said to be ‘willing to listen’ to offers. It’s claimed his home country clubs Palmeiras, Fluminense and Flamengo are all expressing an interest with that in mind, though Richarlison is said to prefer to remain in Europa at this stage in his career, still only 27 years of age.

Tottenham paid £50million for Richarlison, and they have him under contract until 2027, but with his value dropping, this may be the right time to sell if they don’t think the Brazilian is going to make a significant impact next season.

Postecoglou on Richarlison’s form

Postecoglou has all-but admitted that Richarlison has struggled with confidence when he has been fit this season. The Spurs boss said recently: "He’s got so much to give and that can help ease the burden he’s feeling in other parts of his life, like so many of us.

"I’m really pleased for him – I thought he did really well. We were obviously chasing a goal and getting some balls in the box and he’s always a threat in the air."

The Brazilian is still struggling with injury, but he could be set to return in the next couple of weeks. Postecoglou added this week: “Richy’s training with the group, again, it's about when we reintroduce him to the matchday squad, but he's training with the main training group, which is positive.”

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham as they prepare to face Chelsea.

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Tottenham are back in action on Thursday night when they face London rivals Chelsea with a chance to pick up a rare statement win. Spurs have disappointed this season, stuck in the bottom half and with no real shot at landing a European spot via the Premier League.

The Europa League remains an avenue to Europe, but Tottenham need to step up their game and establish some momentum. Chelsea would be a good place to start, and as final touches are placed on the preparations for that one, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Spurs.

New contract agreed

Tottenham’s talented young midfielder Callum Olusesi has reportedly decided to reject Bayern Munich to sign a new contract with the North London club. According to Football Insider, the 18-year-old has penned a new big-money deal - or at least relatively speaking - to remain with Spurs, penning a three-year extension.

Bayern, Ajax, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all said to have expressed an interest before Olusesi decided to agree to a new deal. The youngster is now tied down, and he will be focusing on attempting to break into first team plans.

Eze price tag

Spurs have long been linked with a move for Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze, but it will not be a cheap deal to pull off. According to Fichajes, Tottenham will have to pay £60million to get a deal done this summer, with the Eagles not likely to strike a player friendly deal.

Palace face a real possibility of losing Marc Guehi this summer due to the defender being in the final year of his contract, while Jean-Philippe Mateta has also been linked with an exit. The Eagles won’t want to lose more than one or two players as they look to build on this season’s improvements, and Eze is likely to be an expensive deal as a result for any club interested.

Cristian Romero exit claim

Romero has been linked with a move away from Tottenham ahead of the summer, with Real Madrid and others having been linked with a move. According to The Boot Room, Romero has made it clear to Spurs that he wants to leave the club, viewing a more ambitious future that Spurs currently look as though they can offer.

It’s claimed Tottenham have stopped contract talks as a result, with a sale potentially on the table this summer. It’s claimed Romero has told his representatives that a move to Spain is his preferred choice.

Postecoglou on Bergvall and more

Spurs boss Postecoglou has provided an update on Lucas Bergvall’s recovery from illness, while also speaking about the good condition in which most players returned from the international break.

He said: “Lucas is fine. He had a bit of an illness, picked up a bug, but he got back at the weekend and got straight back into training." He added: “It was a good international break for us. Firstly, obviously no-one picked up anything, which is important, but also some guys got some game time which we felt was going to be important, guys like (Cristian) Romero, Destiny (Udogie), Matty Tel, Wilson (Odobert) and all these guys who missed a lot of football recently all got some good game time. The ones who played all did relatively well, they're all back and we’ve had a strong training group in the last couple of days.”

Daniel Levy is known to be a shrewd businessman and may find a £50 million bid too hard to turn down.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero could leave the club this summer with Daniel Levy viewing the player as an important cash cow to fund a revamp of Ange Postecoglou’s squad in north London.

The Aussie head coach has retained the backing of the board over an underwhelming season and is expected to be backed with funds this summer with his squad having been ravaged by injury this term. Any incomings will have to be offset with some outgoings and one of those players could be the Argentina international.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are said to be potential suitors for the 26-year-old. Romero has impressed in the Premier League since making the move to Spurs from Atalanta in 2021. He has been a key player for Postecoglou but has made just 14 Premier League appearances this term in a season impacted by a hamstring injury.

Daniel Levy could cash in on £50 million Spurs defender

This week, Football Insider claimed that the club could cash in on Romero for £50 million with the player supposedly keen to play Champions League football while in his prime. Tottenham Hotspur paid around £42 million to sign the player, so that fee would still represent a profit. It could be spent on Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who has been named as a potential transfer target for Postecoglou.

Romero, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, will enter the last two years of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Giving his view on the rumours today, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano admitted that Romero’s departure could certainly be on the cards.

In his GiveMeSport newsletter, Romano wrote: “It's a possibility but not something guaranteed as it depends on Daniel Levy, and we know how strong Spurs are in negotiations. So it's something possible, definitely; but it has to be an important financial package or Levy won't accept anything.”

Cristian Romero is ‘heartbeat’ of Tottenham Hotspur side

Romero has made 115 appearances for Spurs and has often been praised for his performance levels even when the rest of the side have struggled. In April 2024, after a 3-2 derby loss to Arsenal, former Premier League defender Ashley Williams told Match of the Day that the player is the team’s ‘heartbeat’. He explained: "I'm a big fan of Cristian Romero. [His performance] is exactly what you want to see in this situation when your team are getting dominated.

"In the second half, he's decided to get the game by the scruff of the neck on his own and push his team on. He really drove his team forward. He wanted to get into the box and create something. He just decided that he's not going down without a fight and he's going to change the momentum of the game. That's the attitude you want.”

In other news, James Maddison and AJ Tracey have led the praise for a Tottenham Hotspur star this week after his impressive showing on loan in Scotland with a first goal for the club.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is under considerable pressure after a poor domestic season.

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Tottenham have just one shot left at winning silverware this season under Ange Postecoglou which will come in the Europa League. Spurs got past AZ Alkmaar in the Round of 16, and face a quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Postecoglou’s hopes of keeping his job at Tottenham could rest on success in the Europa League, due to his side’s failure to make an impact domestically. They sit 14th in the Premier League and could drop down to 16th with a defeat to Chelsea on Thursday.

Several managers have been linked to Spurs as replacements for Postecoglou with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Fulham’s Marco Silva all touted to replace the former Celtic manager.

AC Milan looking to land Tottenham Director Paratici

If Tottenham are to replace Postecoglou in the summer, the management team in North London will have a big decision to make regarding who they choose to be his successor.

Tottenham’s former managing Director Fabio Paratici is currently undergoing a ban from his role after his alleged involvement in false accounting at Juventus before he joined Spurs in 2021.

He has been out of the role since April 2023 after resigning after being hit with a 30-month ban by FIFA. However, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the ex-managing director is in talks with AC Milan, who would like to bring him in as a sporting director in the summer. Further reports from Gianluca Di Marzio have claimed a meeting was held in London on Tuesday between Paratici and Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani.

According to Tottenham insider John Wenham, Paratici, who managed to get Antonio Conte to join Spurs, could use his contacts to set up a meeting between Spurs and former Barcelona manager Xavi.

He told Tottenham News: “Xavi would be someone I would look to contact. If Spurs have any sort of ambition, that is the calibre of manager we should be going after. I understand you need the contacts to help make it happen. However, Paratici managed to attract Antonio Conte, which didn’t seem possible at the time. I’m sure he could help Tottenham get a meeting with Xavi.”

Xavi spent two seasons at Saudi Pro League side Al Sadd, before becoming Barcelona manager in 2021. He spent three seasons with the La Liga giants, winning a La Liga title in the 2022/23 season.

Who are the current favourites to replace Postecoglou?

It isn’t clear yet as to whether Daniel Levy is looking to replace the Tottenham manager, but if he does, who are the most likely candidates that could take over the role and try to finally bring a trophy.

One of the favourites to take over from the Australian manager is former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently the manager of the USA National Team.

Pochettino has a very close relationship with Levy, and said in an interview earlier in March that he would “love to come back” to Tottenham if the chance became available. However, seeing as he is currently in a job, it would seem unlikely in the immediate future.

Thomas Frank is also a name mentioned, he was touted to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United in the autumn before the Red Devils appointed Ruben Amorim. Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva are the next two favourites ahead of Ipswich Town boss Kieran Mckenna in fifth.

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The Spurs defender has seen an increase of minutes on loan at Aberdeen in recent weeks.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison and famous fan AJ Tracey have led the praise for youngster Alfie Dorrington after the defender scored his first goal for Aberdeen at the weekend.

The 19-year-old joined the Scottish side on loan in January and scored his side’s first goal in a 4-1 win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Dorrington has made nine appearances for Aberdeen and earned the praise of manager Jimmy Thelin after scoring.

The Aberdeen boss said: “When new players arrive everybody wants it to happen quickly. However, it’s a new environment for Alfie and a new context. It’s also new team-mates and a different style of how we play and even how we train.

Tottenham Hotspur loanee praised for adaptability

“He has adapted really well and taken on that responsibility. Alfie has adapted to the league and our style. He has been really good in the last games.”

Dorrington made his first team debut for Tottenham Hotspur when coming off the bench in a 5-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League in December 2024. The centre-back signed a new contract in north London, extending his deal to 2029, before heading on a temporary switch to Aberdeen.

The player initially did not see much game time for the Dons with just one start in his first six weeks but an injury to centre back Kristers Tobers has seen more minutes in recent weeks. Celebrating his first professional goal with a social media post on Instagram, Dorrington wrote: “Buzzing to score my first professional goal. More importantly, three points and a great team performance. Thanks for your support.”

Chelsea and West Ham stars praise Dorrington

Hundreds of comments came flooding in to congratulate the defender. Maddison wrote ‘Love it mate’ and Spurs-loving rapper AJ Travey said ‘gwarn’. Chelsea youngster Omari Kellyman left two heart-eyes emojis with Crystal Palace winger Romain Esse using the same emoji. Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet used the archery emoji while West Ham defender Ollie Scarles commented flames emojis.

When arriving at Aberdeen in January, Dorrington told the club website: “It’s amazing to finally be here. Everyone has been so welcoming; it feels like home already. I know it’s a big club with a lot of history and the supporters are really passionate so it was a no brainer for me.

“As soon as I spoke to the manager and heard about what he wants to achieve here I just wanted to get up here as soon as possible. I believe the way he wants to play will suit my style and he just wants this to be the best part of my career. It’s my first loan so I want to start as many games as I can, work hard and I hope I can repay the faith the manager has shown in me.”

Aberdeen now sit fourth in the Scottish Premiership, one point of Hibernian and the top three after 31 matches. Next up for the side is a trip to Ross County on Saturday.

In other news, a Tottenham Hotspur prodigy made history this weekend with a 'lovely' goal for Championship side QPR.

Yang Min-hyeok bagged his first goal on loan at QPR this season but it was just a consolation for the Championship outfit.

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Tottenham Hotspur rising star Yang Min-hyeok became the youngest Korean footballer to score in professional English football on Saturday as he netted a consolation goal for QPR in a 3-1 defeat to Stoke City in the Championship.

The 18-year-old winger is spending the back half of the season on loan at Loftus Road having signed for Spurs on a K-League record £3.3 million agreement from Gangwon FC last summer. Yang remained in South Korea after that deal and only arrived in the UK in December. The forward is yet to make his Tottenham Hotspur debut but was named on the bench by Ange Postecoglou for Premier League fixtures against Everton and Leicester City in January.

Yang has gone on to make nine Championship appearances for QPR and scored his first goal against the Potters, having picked up a first assist against Derby County in February. The winger found the back of the net after 78 minutes having come on as a substitute with his side already 3-0 down.

Yang scored ‘lovely’ QPR goal

The player picked up the ball on the edge of the area and took one touch before instinctively firing across the goalkeeper and into the right hand side of the net. The QPR official website labelled the goal a ‘lovely strike’, which came after a week when Yang made his debut for the South Korea national team.

QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes was hugely critical of his side’s performance after full time and, when asked about the Yang goal, said: “It’s a good goal but it’s far too late.

“As I said, there are very few things that we can take from the game today. We need to make sure we turn the page very quick before the massive game against Cardiff City. We need to be proud of the situation we put ourselves in during winter but the last six or seven games we are far from the level. We need to bounceback as a team and as a club.”

There are high hopes for Yang both at club level and internationally. The forward won the Young Player of the Year award in the K-League in 2024, helping a formerly relegation-threatened Gangwon to a historical second-place finish with 12 goals.

Spurs loanee tipped to eclipse Son Heung-min

To understand the hype around the South Korea international, LondonWorld spoke to Korean football specialist Joel Kim earlier this year. Joel explained: “We want him to be the best he can be and to take Korean football to another level, he’s the youngest player to have been recruited by a Premier League club.

“He’s going to break those records being so young and already making an impact. We are hoping that Son Heung-Min’s ceiling will be Yang’s floor, if he can take Korean football to another level. We’re seeing some promising signs of that for sure, especially with his adjustment to the Championship. We have hopes but it’s too soon to say he’ll be the next Son Heung-min or the next legend. Only time will tell.”

In other news, Tottenham Hotspur have made a 'first time' announcement as North London derby venue confirmed.

Tottenham have confirmed the location for the next North London derby.

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Tottenham have confirmed they will face North London rivals Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The clash will be the first North London derby to played outside of the UK, treating fans in Asia to a pre-season spectacle.

The fixture will take place on Thursday, July 31, with the kick-off time to be confirmed at a later date. It will be hosted at Kai Tak Stadium, which is Hong Kong’s newest sports venue, holding 50,000 people, and it will be part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025.

Spurs say they will be supporting a number of good causes during their time in Hong Kong, including delivering football clinics for young people in the region.

A club statement read: We are pleased to announce a men’s first-team fixture against Arsenal in Hong Kong as part of our summer pre-season tour. The fixture will take place on Thursday 31 July, 2025, at the 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium, which opened in March 2025 as the city’s newest iconic sports & entertainment venue.

“It is the first time we have played a north London derby outside of the United Kingdom, with the match forming part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 (HKFF). To be the first to know about ticketing details for this match, sign up here. Members of the local Tottenham Hotspur Official Supporters’ Clubs will receive an exclusive link to access tickets for the match.

“An Open Training session will take place on Tuesday 29 July ahead of the match with ticketing details to follow in due course. As is Club tradition, players and staff will be engaging with our fans, supporting good causes, and celebrating local culture throughout our time in Hong Kong. We will also be activating with AIA, the Club’s Global Principal Partner, on the tour as part of its mission to deepen engagement with AIA communities across Asia and promote health and well-being. Alongside this, the Club’s Global Football Development coaches will deliver our renowned technical programme for local young players and coach education workshops, showcasing the authentic training methods developed within the Club’s Academy, helping young players to reach their full potential.”

Tottenham’s chief revenue officer Ryan Norys said: “There are few bigger occasions in English football than a north London derby and to play this fixture in Hong Kong will be a huge occasion for our passionate fanbase across Asia, as well as providing ideal preparation for the team ahead of the new season.

“As is tour tradition, the Club will be involved in so much more than the match itself when we visit, supporting charitable causes, celebrating local culture, delivering football clinics for young people and engaging with fans and partners. We cannot wait to visit such a beautiful place once again.”

Spurs are set to confirm their other pre-season fixtures in due course, with other games in Asia likely, while it remains to be seen whether they will travel to the US this time out. Premier League clubs typically play in either Asia, USA or both these days in a bid to grow their brands in those lucrative markets.

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Ange Postecoglou will be hoping for strength in numbers after working with the bare bones of his Spurs squad at times this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur may not have European qualification in their sights as the Premier League returns this week but there is still plenty of pride to salvage for Ange Postecoglou, and the small matter of a shot at silverware in the Europa League.

It’s been an underwhelming second campaign for Postecoglou who, should he still be in a job next term, will have to find a marked improvement quickly. Daniel Levy has been patient with the Aussie and is expected to back the club financially this summer after an injury blighted 2024/25 campaign.

LondonWorld looks at the current transfer rumours swirling around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to see what a dream starting XI could look like next season should those current links come true.

Totteham Hotspur sell £45m man to fund Crystal Palace swoop

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Micky Van de Ven, Marc Guehi, Djed Spencer

There's not a shortage of goalkeeping options with Antonin Kinsky having come through the door in January. Guglielmo Vicario is the least of Postecoglou's worries and a confident number one.

There could be some changes in the ever-porous Spurs defence. The Aussie coach will put those frailties down to injuries, which is true, but the acquisition of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace would be an improvement - TBR Football reported over the weekend that Cristian Romero could be sold to a La Liga side for £45 million, with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid linked, and that money used to bring in Guehi.

Spurs breathe new life into midfield

Midfielders: James Maddison, Angel Gomes, Joao Gomes

Tottenham Hotspur fans are still yet to see the best of James Maddison but fresh blood around him in the centre of the park may help do that. Lille midfielder and England international Angel Gomes appears Premier League bound on a free transfer and Spurs lead that race ahead of West Ham. Meanwhile, GiveMeSport claimed last week that Joao Gomes at Wolves is a £50 million target for Postecoglou to add bite in that position.

Southampton teenager makes Tottenham Hotspur move

Wingers: Tyler Dibling, Mathys Tel

Striker: Dominic Solanke

Mathys Tel flip flopped between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in January but eventually elected on a loan move to Spurs from Bayern Munich. Postecoglou has made no secret of his desires to make that move permanent and a fully fit Dominic Solanke would allow Tel to move to the wing.

Southampton teenager Tyler Dibling was named a 'top target' for Spurs last week. The 19-year-old has sparkled in a rather unpolished Saints side this term and is expected to bounce back up to the Premier League instead of spending a season in the Championship next year.

In other news, Tottenham Hotspur star Son has joined BTS and Blackpink stars in making a South Korean wildfire donation.

It’s a familiar face appointed to referee the fixture between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur next week.

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Chelsea return to Premier League action next week with the small matter of a London derby under the lights at Stamford Bridge with Tottenham Hotspur making the short trip down from north London.

The Blues are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal before the international break while Spurs are also in need of a response having been defeat 2-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier this month. Enzo Maresca’s side sit in fourth, 10 places and 15 points ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s side.

The Premier League has confirmed who will be in charge of that fixture with Craig Pawson appointed to take charge at Stamford Bridge. It’s fair to say that Pawson’s name is not one that will bring about too many smiles from Chelsea supporters, who have felt hard done by with some of the referee’s decisions in recent years.

Premier League confirms referee for Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

Pawson was the official in charge for the unforgettable 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last April. Chelsea thought they had won that match when Axel Disasi nodded home from close range later on. However, VAR identified a foul in the lead-up to the goal and Pawson was sent to the screen to look at the clash between Diego Carlos and Benoit Badiashile before disallowing the goal.

That decision outraged former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino who claimed VAR had ‘damaged English football’ after the match. Pochettino said: "Everyone that was watching the game will feel disappointed. Two different things the referee said it was a foul and disallowed the goal and then going to the VAR to confirm.

"The referee is unbelievable and it's ridiculous. It is difficult to accept, these type of things in the semi-final [FA Cup against Man City] two weeks ago it was handball and it was no penalty, the referee he didn't check it.

"It is painful as it has damaged English football and I think Villa players and their fans didn't understand why the goal was disallowed. They said it was foul and if you see the challenge what happened if we go into every single challenge like this it is going to be a foul and we wouldn't finish the game with 11 [players]. We can talk about the performance or the decision - it is damaging the game."

Mark Halsey criticises Craig Pawson

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey also criticised the decision. He told The Sun: "I was baffled why VAR got involved because it wasn't a clear and obvious error.

"Referee Craig Pawson had a great view of the incident, he was looking directly at both players and allowed play to continue. If Pawson thought it was a foul by Benoit Badiashile on Diego Carlos then why didn't he award a free-kick straight away? I felt it was a foul but Pawson had to give it in real-time and then there wouldn't have been a fuss afterwards. My big problem with this incident is it's a classic case of technology re-refereeing a game and not what VAR is there for.

"VAR official Chris Kavanagh recommended an on-field review and Pawson changed his mind. I've watched Pawson for a long time and he does not seem to make the big decisions and uses VAR as a back-up. Although we got the right decision, the process of how we got there is not how we should be operating VAR in the Premier League.”

In other news, Tottenham are 'considering' selling a key player amid fresh interest and £33m claim.

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Tottenham may have a decision to make this summer with one of their up and coming young stars. Ange Postecoglou - or whoever is in charge - will have some tough decisions to make in general, with the squad in need of reshaping.

Spurs have come up way short this season, currently in the bottom half and with their only avenue to European qualification an unlikely one - the North London club being required to win the Europa League.

A big decision faces the Tottenham board as they weigh up whether or not to keep Postecoglou, who has been hard done by this season, facing a plague of injuries, but on the other hand, he has also failed to find solutions, which is ultimately his job.

Whether Spurs keep Postecoglou or not, the board are going to have to back whoever is in charge, with significant improvement needed in the current squad, and depth is an even greater need, as has been proven by the never-ending stream of injuries the squad has been through this season.

One player who faces an intriguing immediate future is Mikey Moore. The 17-year-old has a big future ahead of him, something everyone agrees upon, but while he has looked dangerous at senior level, it doesn’t mean he is guaranteed regular appearances, with more experienced and - at this stage at least - better players ahead of him.

That could lead Spurs to loan Moore out next season so that he can continue his development with more regular game time, at least if pre-season shows Postecoglou or whoever is in charge that he is not quite ready to be a first team regular.

Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has had his say on the situation, and he told Tottenham News: “There’s an option [to go on loan] for him. How much is he going to be used next year? What type of development is the player going to have? And is it going to hamper his development by not playing every week? Or is the player going to be better sent out on loan, being a part of a first-team squad, playing every week?

“There are different characters. He strikes me as the type of character who would absolutely relish going out on loan, being the main man somewhere, scoring the goals, and coming back after a season on loan. For me, looking at him, if he’s not going to be part of the first team next year on a regular basis, he’ll be in the squad, but actually 10 minutes off the bench here and there, hopefully maybe some European football, is not going to be enough for him. I think going out on loan will be better.”

Postecoglou said of Moore earlier in the season: “He was exciting, you cannot deny it. There is no point denying it. I love the way Mikey is taking it all in his stride, he works hard every day. He wants to develop, he understands that this is a journey. It’s very easy for a young guy like him, who has just turned 17, to feel like he has somehow made it, but you never get that sense.

“It’s exciting. You have got such a young player, who wants that responsibility to make an impact, rather than just sometimes with young players they are a bit worried about making mistakes. He is developing well. We have to be really careful about how we use him, and when we use him, that is the key for us, particularly in these early stages.”