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With Ange Postecoglou under mounting pressure, Tottenham Hotspur are already being linked with potential replacements. However, fans aren’t convinced by one reported frontrunner, Andoni Iraola, whose recent form at Bournemouth has raised eyebrows.

Tottenham Hotspur’s performances this season have left plenty to be desired, and as a result, the pressure on Ange Postecoglou is increasing.

While Postecoglou has urged fans to keep faith in his project, reports suggest the club may already be preparing for life without him.

It has been reported that Spurs have compiled a shortlist of potential managerial candidates should they decide to make a change, with a mix of Premier League managers and overseas options in the frame.

Among those linked with the job is Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who has earned plaudits for his work with the Cherries.

Iraola has guided his side to the verge of European contention this season, with Bournemouth sitting five points off sixth-placed Chelsea.

However, his recent results have been far from inspiring. Bournemouth are winless in their last five matches, losing four of them, with their only point in that run coming against Tottenham.

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With speculation mounting, we took to social media to ask Spurs fans whether Iraola would be the right man to replace Postecoglou.

The response was overwhelmingly sceptical, with many questioning whether he fits the club’s needs.

One fan said: “He shouldn’t be, not because of his recent form (all managers go through bad spells) but because he’s not the right fit. We need to stick with a high-possession manager, just one who does it better than Ange.”

Another kept it blunt: “No, plain and simple. He is no better than Ange.”

One supporter had mixed feelings: “I’m torn. Bournemouth play good football and punch above their weight, but is he just the latest trend? I think Frank [Thomas Frank] would be a better choice—level-headed, proven, and brings stability.”

Another fan pointed out: “Apparently, he’s great! Got tasked with two games in one week and bottled it against Ipswich at home… The overreactions on Ange considering the circumstances are ridiculous.”

One went even further: “He never should have been in the running. I said long before his form dropped that he’d be an absurd hire. No experience managing a 50+ game season, no experience handling high expectations.”

Another added: “Same issues as Ange from a playstyle standpoint. If you have a problem with Ange, you’ll likely have one with Iraola when things get tough. And let’s be real, this fanbase is fickle.”

Iraola’s credentials in question amid Bournemouth struggles

It’s clear that Tottenham fans aren’t convinced, with many seeing Iraola as too similar to Postecoglou in terms of philosophy. His high-intensity style has led to similar issues with injuries, something Spurs have also struggled with this season.

Of course, Iraola is still a young manager, and while he has impressed in spells, there are valid concerns about whether he is ready for a step up.

Tottenham Hotspur are among several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka, with the 25-year-old reportedly keen on testing himself in England.

Tottenham will be eager to strengthen their backline ahead of next season, especially after suffering a major injury crisis that saw both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven sidelined for an extended period.

Even their backup options haven’t been spared, as Radu Dragusin is currently recovering from an ACL injury. Meanwhile, Ben Davies has also had his fair share of injury troubles this campaign.

Given these persistent setbacks, it’s no surprise that Spurs are already identifying potential defensive additions, and Ndicka’s name is now being linked with a move to north London.

Tottenham monitoring Evan Ndicka amid defensive concerns

Of course, Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping for better luck on the injury front next season, but they’re not leaving things to chance. Reports suggest that the club have their eyes on Roma’s Evan Ndicka as a possible solution.

According to TBR Football, the 25-year-old centre-back is open to a move to the Premier League, although it remains to be seen if Tottenham will win the race for his signature.

Several English clubs, including Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, and West Ham United, are also keeping tabs on him.

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Bournemouth, in particular, have a strong connection to Ndicka, with their football operations president, Tiago Pinto, having signed the Ivorian during his time at Roma.

The Cherries are reportedly looking at him as a potential replacement for Dean Huijsen, should the young defender depart the Vitality Stadium this summer.

Could Ndicka be the answer to Spurs’ defensive woes?

On paper, Ndicka looks like a smart addition to Tottenham’s squad. He’s a solid, left-footed defender with a good injury record—something Spurs desperately need.

This season, he’s missed just one game for Roma due to illness. Last campaign, he was absent for only four matches, and the season before that, while at Eintracht Frankfurt, he sat out just three.

Compare that to Spurs’ first-choice centre-back pairing. This season alone, Romero has missed 27 matches, while van de Ven has been sidelined for 28. That’s a staggering amount of time without key players.

If Spurs want to push for a top-four finish next season, having reliable defenders is crucial. Ndicka may not be the flashiest name on the market, but he ticks a lot of boxes for what Postecoglou’s side needs—strong, composed, and, most importantly, available.

With a 12% reduction in their wage bill, Tottenham are spending far less than their rivals. Let’s find out how Daniel Levy’s Spurs wage structure undervalues key players compared to their rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2023/24 financial report has been released, and for a club without Champions League football, Daniel Levy has done an exceptional job in keeping the club financially stable.

Despite missing out on Europe’s top competition, Spurs continue to generate impressive revenue, ensuring sustainability without the financial boost that the Champions League provides.

However, while Levy’s business acumen is widely acknowledged, one aspect of the financial report has caught the attention of many – the club’s wage bill.

The numbers reveal a noticeable 12% reduction in wages this season, a change that can largely be attributed to the sale of Harry Kane and the offloading of several high earners who were deemed surplus to requirements.

How Tottenham’s wage bill stacks up against Premier League rivals

Spurs currently have the seventh-highest total payroll allocation in the Premier League, with a total spend of £122,746,000.

In contrast, Manchester City sit at the top with a staggering £255,684,000, followed by Chelsea with £200,590,000. Manchester United are third on £195,515,000, Arsenal fourth on £185,946,000, and Aston Villa fifth with £145,964,000.

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Even Liverpool, who rank in fifth, have a payroll of £135,564,000. This is where the criticism of Levy intensifies. Tottenham simply do not offer high wages to attract top-tier talent.

While they have invested £272 million in player purchases, many of these signings have been relatively low-cost deals for young prospects who do not demand significant wages.

From an accounting perspective, it’s an astute business model, but from a footballing standpoint, it’s questionable.

Selling Harry Kane, a world-class striker on high wages, and replacing him with Dominic Solanke, who is now Spurs’ sixth-highest earner on £90,000 a week, highlights this strategy. Financially, it’s smart. On the pitch? It’s a step backwards.

Spurs’ rigid wage structure could hinder progress

For context, one of Tottenham’s standout performers, Micky van de Ven, earns just £50,000 a week, making him the 22nd-highest-paid player at the club.

To put that into perspective, in comparison to Arsenal, the same wage is paid to Norberto Murara(Neto), a 35-year-old goalkeeper who has barely featured. This wage structure is a ticking time bomb for the Lilywhites.

For instance, imagine, Spurs enter negotiations for a top target, table an offer, and when it comes to wages, they offer less than competitors. The result? They miss out.

Instead of trying to sign the best players, Tottenham would then settle for a player of lesser quality who fits within their strict financial framework.

It’s a recurring pattern that has seen them fall behind their rivals. Worryingly, Daniel Levy has recently stated that Tottenham’s current level of transfer spending is unsustainable. The priority, he insists, is financial stability.

Yet, despite this statement, one fact stands out: Levy remains the highest-paid director in the Premier League and is currently the sixth-highest earner at Tottenham, earning more than most of the first-team squad.

With Tottenham already struggling to break into the Champions League spots, a continued reluctance to compete with the top sides and sign top players who naturally demand high wages could make things even worse. If this trend continues, the future of Tottenham Hotspur looks increasingly uncertain.

Reports have revealed that Callum Olusesi had the chance to join one of Europe’s biggest clubs but chose to remain at Tottenham Hotspur, backing himself to break into the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur’s youngster Callum Olusesi has been making small but steady strides in his Spurs career this season.

Not too long ago, the teenager made his senior debut for the club in their Europa League league-phase clash against Hoffenheim, coming on as a substitute.

Just yesterday, Olusesi took another big step in his Spurs career, putting pen to paper on a new three-year contract—one that reportedly makes him one of the highest-paid youngsters in Spurs’ academy setup.

Callum Olusesi snubbed four European giants to stay at Spurs

Reports from Football Insider have now revealed that Tottenham had to fend off interest from several top European clubs before securing Olusesi’s future.

According to the publication, Bayern Munich, Ajax, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain were all keen on signing the teenager, but he ultimately decided to commit to Spurs.

With his new deal signed, Olusesi will now be looking ahead to next season, backing himself to make the step up and break into the first team under Ange Postecoglou.

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Tottenham Hotspur have high hopes for Olusesi

Of course, there is plenty of excitement around the 18-year-old’s potential at Tottenham, with former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe highlighting Olusesi as one to watch.

Defoe has praised his versatility, noting that he can operate as a holding midfielder, a number six, an eight, or even a ten.

Speaking on Spurs’ academy talents, Defoe said about Olusesi: “There’s another one, Callum Olusesi. He’s been on the bench a few times this season for Tottenham. Another young player.

“Can play as a holding midfielder, play as a six, play as an eight, play as a ten. Still developing, but great potential.”

Following Tottenham Hotspur’s latest financial reports that show a 12% drop off in the club’s wage bill, we have now compared those figures with other Premier League clubs to see how Spurs stack up.

Tottenham supporters have made their feelings about Daniel Levy abundantly clear, with Spurs fans organising protests throughout the season and demanding he “gets out of their club.”

His financial management may have kept Tottenahm stable, but that has done little to mend his fractured relationship with the fanbase.

The club’s latest financial figures paint an interesting picture. Even without Champions League revenue, Tottenham remain in a strong financial position.

Levy’s business acumen is evident, but while Spurs are financially sound, concerns persist over how much of that stability comes at the cost of on-pitch success.

One of the most talked-about aspects of the financial report is the club’s wage bill, which has dropped by 12% from the 2022/23 season.

This only reinforces the perception that under Levy, Spurs are cutting costs in key areas rather than pushing to compete at the highest level.

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How Tottenham Hotspur’s wage bill stacks up in the Premier League

We’ve taken a closer look at how Tottenham Hotspur’s wage bill compares to their Premier League rivals.

The data, sourced from Capology, provides a snapshot of the financial muscle behind each club. Some figures are estimates due to limited publicly available data.

Every 2024/25 Premier League club’s wage bill

With Tottenham ranking seventh in the league for their wage bill, the figures reinforce what many fans have long suspected—the club simply isn’t matching the financial firepower of their big-six rivals.

Spurs’ spending in the transfer market has been measured, and while Levy insists on financial sustainability, it has led to frustration among supporters who want to see the club push harder for silverware.

The reality of Spurs’ financial approach under Daniel Levy

Levy recently addressed the club’s finances, insisting that Tottenham’s current level of spending is unsustainable.

He emphasised the need for long-term financial stability, especially given the club’s continued absence from the Champions League. However, that stance does little to quell fears that Spurs are being left behind.

The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke has suggested that one manager who Tottenham are reportedly keen on bringing through the door might be the man to replicate the kind of success that Mauricio Pochettino had during his time at the North London club.

Since Pochettino’s sacking in 2019, Daniel Levy and Tottenham have made one misstep after another, with all of their managerial appointments proving unsuccessful.

In fact, it could be argued that Ange Postecoglou was brought through the door in an effort to recreate the kind of atmosphere and style of play Pochettino delivered, but the results under the Australian have been extremely inconsistent.

It has been widely reported that Postecoglou is now in very real danger of being sacked, and various outlets have claimed over recent weeks that Andoni Iraola is Tottenham’s top managerial target.

Andoni Iraola compared to Mauricio Pochettino

The appeal of Iraola is understandable, with the Spaniard transforming a Bournemouth side, who were one of the favourites to go down when he took over in 2023, to Champions League contenders.

He has done so playing an attacking, front-foot style of football, and Pitt-Brooke sees parallels between the 42-year-old and where Pochettino was in his career when he made the move from Southampton to Tottenham in 2014.

The journalist said on The Athletic FC Podcast: “There just seems to be a consensus in football that he is the next he is the next new, exciting young manager.

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“I think he is at that sweet spot where he’s only 42, so he’s young enough to be original, brave and really convinced about the strength of his ideas, but he’s also experienced enough that his ideas have been tested.

“He did really well in Spain at Rayo Vallecano and then he’s come over to Bournemouth and done well, so from a Tottenham point of view, if you’re thinking who reminds us most of Mauricio Pochettino in 2014, then Iraola is the obvious choice.”

Andoni Iraola is thought to be open to Tottenham move

It remains to be seen what the Cherries boss decides to do at the end of the season but reports about Tottenham’s chances of prising him away from the Vitality Stadium have been positive.

It was claimed a few weeks ago that sources close to Iraola believe he is open to taking the Spurs job. However, it emerged just a couple of days ago that Tottenham have not held any direct talks with Iraola’s camp so far.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly very keen on signing a two-time Premier League winner, but Harry Kane has now explained why he is keen for the player not to make the move to his former club this summer.

This summer, one would expect Spurs to prioritise adding more firepower to their forward line, which has misfired on many occasions this season.

It has been reported over recent months that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Leroy Sane, whose contract with Bayern Munich runs out at the end of the season.

In fact, some outlets have even claimed that Spurs are in a strong position to win the race for Sane despite facing competition from the likes of Barcelona.

Despite struggling for regular starts earlier this season, Sane has been in fine form for Vincent Kompany’s side of late, chipping in with regular contributions in the final third.

The winger scored a brace in Bayern’s 3-1 win over St Pauli on Saturday, which took his tally to 11 goals across all competitions so far this season.

Speaking after the win, Harry Kane admitted that he loves playing with the former Manchester City man.

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The England captain told BILD about Sane: “It’s obvious that I harmonize very well with him. He has great qualities and terrifying skills! It was a top game from him and great to see how he converted his chances. He often gets into those positions and was ice-cold in front of goal today, which is what we need.”

When asked about the winger’s future, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker responded: “It’s not my decision, but the club’s. But I really like playing with Leroy and would love for him to stay. But that’s a discussion between him and the club.”

Bayern Munich are holding contract talks with Sane

It is by no means guaranteed that Sane will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

It was reported by Florian Plettenberg earlier this week that Bayern of appreciative of the winger’s impressive recent form and have begun talks with his representatives over a new deal.

Plettenberg added that the 29-year-old is willing to take a pay cut to stay at the Allianz Arena and is expected to make a final decision over the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur have just been told that they have their work cut out to win the race for Chris Rigg as the Sunderland star is now receiving interest from a number of Premier League and overseas clubs.

Having seen Archie Gray hit the ground running since his switch from Leeds United last season, Spurs have allegedly set their sights on another exciting teenage midfielder starlet who is impressing in the Championship.

Various reports have claimed over recent weeks that Tottenham are plotting a move for Sunderland’s Chriss Rigg, whose consistent displays in the middle of the park have helped the Black Cats virtually seal a playoff spot.

However, just a couple of days ago, one source claimed that Spurs are outsiders in the race for Rigg right now, and a fresh update has now shed light on why that is the case.

Chris Rigg is a target for Tottenham and Bundesliga sides

Transfer expert Graeme Bailey has now explained that the queue of interested clubs in the Sunderland academy graduate has grown substantially.

He revealed that Rigg is on the radar of a few German clubs while there is also ‘extensive’ Premier League interest in the 17-year-old.

Bailey told Sunderland AFC News: “There is also Chris Rigg – the German clubs ‘love’ him too, could both players’ next adventures be in the Bundesliga?

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“I would not rule it out. However, we know there is extensive Premier League interest in both (Rigg and Jobe Bellingham). No matter, it’s going to be a busy and interesting summer for both.”

Spurs may have to battle London rivals for Rigg

While Bailey does not name any of Chris Rigg’s suitors in his latest update, we did hear just a couple of weeks ago that one of Tottenham’s London rivals are keen on the Sunderland man.

The report claimed that West Ham are ready to launch an offer for Rigg in the summer, with the Hammers thus potentially posing a big challenge to Tottenham in the transfer race.

However, the same update added that Spurs officials remain hopeful that the youngster can be persuaded that a switch to N17 would be the right one for his development.

New reports reveal that Cristian Romero has made a decision about his destination next summer and it is not one Tottenham fans will enjoy.

Few would have expected Tottenham Hotspur’s star defender Cristian Romero to be eyeing a move away from the club this summer.

However, given Spurs’ struggles this season, currently languishing in 14th place and miles away from competing with Europe’s elite, it is not entirely far-fetched.

Romero would not be the first big-name player to leave Tottenham, either. Just last summer, club record goalscorer Harry Kane departed, and now the Argentine centre-back could be next.

Cristian Romero’s summer decision revealed as Tottenham set hefty price tag

Atletico Madrid’s interest in Cristian Romero has been well documented, with the Spanish club reported to have already made contact with the player’s representatives.

Fresh reports from TBR Football now suggest Romero has made his stance clear. The defender is reportedly ready to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer and has informed his camp that Spain is his preferred destination.

However, one major stumbling block remains—the price. Tottenham are believed to have placed a hefty £60 million valuation on the 26-year-old.

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Despite this, Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has made it clear that he would like Romero to join the Spanish outfit and that he thinks the Argentine is one of the best defenders in the world.

Spurs’ contract offer rejected as Romero pushes for exit

TBR Football also reports that discussions over a new contract between Tottenham and Romero have been shelved.

Spurs were reportedly willing to make Cristian Romero their highest-paid player, yet he remains set on leaving, even if the club manage to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea is a clash with plenty at stake, but former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has made a rather unusual prediction ahead of the game.

Thursday night sees Tottenham Hotspur lock horns with a familiar foe as they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

For Chelsea, a win here would significantly boost their chances of securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Meanwhile, Spurs have little more than pride to play for, with Ange Postecoglou’s men languishing in 14th place in the league.

However, revenge could be on the cards, as Tottenham will be eager to get one over their rivals after a chaotic 4-3 defeat in the reverse fixture.

Mark Lawrenson’s verdict on Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

Both sides have struggled with consistency this season, and former Liverpool man Mark Lawrenson does not expect much from either.

Writing for Paddy Power, he said: “Both Chelsea and Tottenham are strange teams when you really look at them. Chelsea had a good start but are so unreliable now, and we know about the baggage that Tottenham carry around. This looks like a draw to me.”

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Score prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham.

It’s a cautious prediction from Lawrenson, who seems unconvinced by either team’s ability to get the job done on the night.

Why a 1-1 draw between Spurs and Chelsea seems unlikely

A 1-1 draw feels like an odd shout, considering how these two have clashed in recent times, as none of their last five meetings have ended in a 1-1 draw.

In fact, you have to go back to 2022 to find the last time Spurs and Chelsea shared the points, with it being a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. The last time this Tottenham vs Chelsea ended 1-1 came all the way back in the 2013/14 season.

Looking at their recent head-to-head record, Chelsea have won three of the last five, with Spurs claiming just one victory, while the other ended in the aforementioned draw.

If anything, history suggests this game will produce goals and a decisive result, meaning Lawrenson’s prediction could well be off the mark.

Of course, for Tottenham, they will have to be at their best to take anything from this one.