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Tottenham’s pursuit of their former winger Noni Madueke has just been boosted following a huge development regarding the winger’s situation at Chelsea and the West London club’s transfer stance on the player.

Madueke came through the ranks of the academy set-up at Hotspur Way but left Tottenham in 2018 without making a single senior appearance for the senior side.

The winger returned to the Premier League in 2023, with Chelsea swooping for him after his rise to fame at PSV Eindhoven, but the 23-year-old’s second season at Stamford Bridge is not going according to plan.

He has fallen down Enzo Maresca’s pecking order and it has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are plotting a move to re-sign Madueke this summer.

Chelsea make Noni Madueke transfer decision amidst Spurs interest

Football Insider have now backed up Tottenham’s interest in Madueke, stating that the Lilywhites are planning a ‘surprise move’ for the wide man this summer.

Interestingly, the outlet reveals that Mareseca now has doubts over where the winger fits in his system and also has concerns about the player’s attitude.

As a result, the Chelsea boss has greenlighted Madueke’s sale, with the Blues now ready to listen to offers for the former Tottenham Hotspur man when the transfer window reopens.

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What is Madueke’s stance on his own future?

Football Insider say that Madueke is keen to establish himself as a regular in the England squad under Thomas Tuchel.

He believes he needs to be playing regularly in order to do that and is thus ready to leave Stamford Bridge this summer to achieve his goal.

However, the publication reveals that some sources also expect Aston Villa to press ahead with a move for Madueke, with Unai Emery believing that he can get the best out of the Englishman, just as he has done with Marcus Rashford.

Italian journalist Ivan Zazzaroni believes that AC Milan have been careless in their pursuit of Fabio Paratici and suggests that pressure might have been put on the former Tottenham managing director of football to not take a role at the Rossoneri.

Just over a week ago, reports first emerged that Daniel Levy was trying his best to bring Paratici back to Spurs in an official role.

However, sources suggested that Tottenham were set to taste defeat in their pursuit of the Italian as Paratici was thought to be on the verge of taking over Milan’s sporting director.

The script has flipped once again over recent days as some sources claim that Tottenham’s hopes of re-appointing Paratici might have resurrected as his move to Milan is thought to be in danger of falling through.

Journalist claims pressure was put on Fabio Paratici

Ivan Zazzaroni is shocked by how the Paratici drama has played out and he believes that Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani has been too careless in his approach.

Speaking about the recent developments, Zazzaroni wrote in Corriere dello Sport (as relayed by MilanLive): “Dear Furlani, when you started talking to Paratici to bring him to Milan, were you unaware of the fact that the disqualification of the former Juve sporting director would expire on July 20?”

Zazzaroni also suggested that the former Spurs managing director might have been pressured against taking up a role at the San Siro.

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The journalist added: “For days I have been absolutely convinced that someone put pressure on Paratici not to end up at Milan. But now I ask: once a temporary disqualification has been served does a man have the right to start again or, on the contrary, is he sentenced to a life sentence at work?”

What Daniel Levy has told Fabio Paratici about Spurs return

It remains to be seen if Paratici will re-join Tottenham Hotspur in an official role and one does wonder what his return will mean for the club’s technical director, Johan Lange.

However, the one thing that appears clear is that the Spurs chairman is desperate to bring the Italian back to N17.

It was reported last week that Daniel Levy had told Paratici to return and finish the job that he started at Tottenham back in 2021.

It will become clear over the coming weeks and months if that appeal by Levy had any effect on Paratici’s decision to turn down the Milan offer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest in a young Italian centre-back, who has seen his stock rise significantly over the last 12 months, but they will have to see off competition from several of their rivals to land the player.

Spurs may be on the lookout for defensive reinforcements in the summer as Ben Davies sees his contract run out while reports indicate that Crisitain Romero wants to leave Tottenham.

The Lilywhites have been linked with a move for Marc Guehi, and rumours also indicate that Spurs are monitoring Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen

A fresh report from Italy has now claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s side are one of a number of English sides eyeing a move for a young Fiorentina centre-back.

Tottenham one of five Premier League clubs eyeing Pietro Comuzzo

A report in La Nazione (as relayed by TMW) has now claimed that Pietro Comuzzo has now emerged as an option on Tottenham’s radar after recent contract developments.

The 20-year-old had been a mainstay in Fiorentina’s backline at the start of the campaign but has now seen his game time drastically reduced. Viola’s attempts to tie him down to a new contract have failed.

This has reportedly alerted Spurs, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, who have all expressed an interest in Comuzzo.

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Those clubs have now been joined in the race for the centre-back by Man United, who have sent their scouts to check on the Italy Under-21 international on several occasions recently.

How much is Pietro Comuzzo expected to cost?

The report does not say how much Fiorentina are expected to demand for Comuzzo this summer, but it does provide one detail that suggests that the player may not come cheap.

It is revealed that Napoli were previously keen on the defender and even launched a €35m (£30m) offer for the youngster, which was turned down by Viola.

With Comuzzo having three years left on his contract at Artemio Franchi Stadium, there is no reason to think that Fiorentina’s valuation would have come down by much.

It turns out that one player could have been lining up for Eintracht Frankfurt rather than Tottenham Hotspur in the upcoming Europa League quarterfinal, with the German club’s head coach Dino Toppmoller revealing how close the forward came to joining his side.

Tottenham fans are still waiting to see the best of Tel, who has yet to catch fire in a white shirt since his loan switch from Bayern Munich in January.

Despite the forward’s less-than-ideal start to his time at the club, Ane Postecoglou is convinced that Tel will prove a success at Spurs.

Reports over recent weeks have claimed that Tottenham are very pleased with Tel’s attitude and see enormous potential in the teenager, and the Lilywhites will be hoping that he can showcase his quality in the upcoming Europa League tie.

Dino Toppmoller makes Tel transfer revelation

If Tel starts on Thursday, he will come up against a side that he knows very well from his time in the Bundesliga.

It turns out that Tel’s connections with Frankfurt go deeper, with Dino Toppmoller revealing that he is close with the 19-year-old and that he has been trying to bring him to Deutsche Bank Park for a long time.

Ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt’s upcoming showdown with Tottenham Hotspur, Toppmoller said (via Kerry Hau): “Mathys was a topic of discussion during several transfer windows because I know him and we have a connection.

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“Unfortunately, it didn’t work out the way we hoped, but in the end, of course, he has to make the decision for himself. He is a great player, a good boy, a good person who will certainly have a great career.”

Will Tottenham activate the option to buy Mathys Tel this summer?

Tottenham have a £45m option to buy Tel permanently this summer but the 19-year-old is yet to really show signs that he is worth that kind of fee.

It has been reported that Bayern are desperate for Spurs to activate the option to buy Tel at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have been extremely pleased with how Lucas Bergvall has developed this season and are set to reward him with a new contract this summer.

Bergvall certainly found life at Tottenham Hotspur difficult in the first few months of the season after making the move from Allsvenskan last summer, with the youngster having a steep learning curve in the hardest league in the world.

However, even the teenager would not have dreamed of what has followed over the last few months as not only has he been able to force himself into Tottenham’s starting eleven but has become one of the club’s most important players.

Ange Postecoglou’s men are reliant on the 19-year-old to have a strong end to the season if they are going to go all the way in the Europa League, and there is a lot of excitement among Spurs fans about how the kind of levels the midfielder can reach over the next few years.

Tottenham have sent signals to Lucas Bergvall regarding new contract

Swedish outlet Fotboll Direkt have now revealed that Spurs are ready to reward Bergvall with a new deal that reflects his importance to the side.

The report says that the North London club have already signalled to the player’s camp that they are ready to begin discussions on a new deal this summer.

Even though the Sweden international’s current deal at the club runs until 2029, Tottenham are prepared to negotiate a new, improved deal for the younger.

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However, the outlet adds that it is not clear at the moment what kind of pay rise Bergvall will get this summer, with the midfielder currently taking home a modest £15k per week.

Lucas Bervall seen as one of Tottenham’s most valuable players

Fotboll Direkt also alleges that Spurs’ valuation of Bergvall has grown considerably over the last few months, given the all-around potential that the youngster has shown.

The outlet says that the Premier League side currently values the former Djurgardens man at 700m Swedish Krona, which works out to around £55m.

Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly reignite their efforts to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer as a fresh update explains that the forward’s future is now in doubt after recent developments at Juventus.

Juventus beat Tottenham to the services of Kolo Muani, striking a deal to sign the forward on loan in January, and the Frenchman has made a superb impact at the Allianz Stadium, with five goals to his name in eight Serie A matches so far.

Reports in January indicated that Spurs tried until the very last moment to convince Muani to come to N17, but they were ultimately unable to stop him from joining the Bianconeri.

Eventually, Tottenham Hotspur struck a late deal to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich instead, but it has now been suggested that the Lilywhites could go back in for the 26-year-old this summer.

Tottenham plotting fresh Randal Kolo Muani move

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Tottenham are set to make a fresh attempt to lure Kolo Muani to Hotspur Way if Juventus do not show interest in signing him permanently.

If the striker heads back to his parent club, Paris Saint-Germain, Spurs are expected to reignite their interest in the player.

The North London club have reportedly been given fresh hopes of landing the France international as there are now ‘increasing doubts’ over whether Juventus would be able to extend his stay at the Allianz Stadium.

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The publication adds that regardless of whether Ange Postecoglou remains at the helm this summer, Kolo Muani is expected to find himself back on Tottenham’s radar.

Juventus developments could aid Spurs’ Kolo Muani transfer hopes

GiveMeSport explain that a recent development in Turin may potentially aid Tottenham’s efforts to win the race for the PSG man.

The Serie A giants made the decision to sack Thiago Motta last month, and Kolo Muani is in danger of seeing his role diminished under new boss Igor Tudor, who dropped the striker to the bench last weekend in their win over Genoa.

Tottenham Hotspur’s European journey takes a decisive turn this week as Ange Postecoglou’s men prepare for a Europa League clash under the lights in north London—one that could shape their entire season. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

After enduring a bruising run of domestic form that has left them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, Tottenham Hotspur offered a flicker of hope in their 3-1 victory over Southampton last weekend—a win that was as needed as it was overdue.

With their league aspirations having long since faded into the rear-view mirror, Spurs have no choice but to throw everything into their Europa League pursuit, as it remains their most viable path to both silverware and salvation.

The Australian manager knows full well that his second season in charge will ultimately be defined by how far his side can go in Europe, where mistakes are costly and margin for error is brutally thin.

Eintracht Frankfurt, their opponents on Thursday night, arrive in London reeling from a 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Yet, the Bundesliga side will remain dangerous, sitting third in their domestic standings, and with a European pedigree that commands respect, they will not be taken lightly.

Spurs, however, will take confidence from the knowledge that, when they find rhythm and aggression under Postecoglou, they can impose themselves on any opponent.

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When and where is the game?

The Europa League clash will be hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The fixture is scheduled for an 8pm UK time kick-off.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, and the discovery+ App.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt team news

Spurs are once again juggling key absences, a familiar theme this season, with Dejan Kulusevski ruled out due to a foot injury while Kevin Danso remains sidelined to with a hamstring problem.

However, there is some good news, as Richarlison has returned to fitness and was named among the substitutes against Southampton.

Radu Dragusin, unfortunately, will play no further part in the season, having sustained a severe ACL injury that rules him out long-term.

Over in the Frankfurt camp, Ansgar Knauff is expected to miss the match due to a knee injury, while Elye Wahi remains out until early May with a similar problem.

The visitors will also be without Kevin Trapp, who is dealing with a calf issue, and Eric Ebimbe, who is recovering from gastrointestinal discomfort.

Can Uzun and Krisztian Lisztes are both battling illnesses and are also expected to be unavailable. Timothy Chandler is ruled out with a hip injury, with a return pencilled in for mid-April.

Spurs Web prediction

Tottenham Hotspur simply cannot afford to leave anything to chance in this first leg—particularly with the return trip to Germany looming, where Postecoglou’s scouts have warned about the intensity and atmosphere of Frankfurt’s home ground.

In that light, the onus is on Spurs to build a cushion at home, to offer themselves not just a scoreline advantage but a psychological one too.

We expect Tottenham to do enough to take a lead into the second leg, though perhaps not without a scare along the way.

Spurs are back in Europa League action against Eintracht Frankfurt, just days after their 3-1 against Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Frankfurt on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur return to action on Thursday night, this time in the Europa League, where they’ll take on German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.

With the first leg of the quarter-final tie taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there’s very little margin for error—Spurs simply can’t afford to head to Germany without a decent advantage to build on.

Confidence should be high within the camp, particularly given Frankfurt’s recent form, which has left a lot to be desired.

The Bundesliga side look there for the taking, and with a semi-final spot on the line, Spurs will need to be ruthless. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to take on Frankfurt on Thursday.

Predicted Tottenham Hotspur starting XI vs Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League quarter-final

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Tottenham won’t be taking any risks in goal on Thursday, and there’s no doubt their first-choice keeper will be between the sticks.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Porro remains Tottenham’s standout option at right-back, especially with Djed Spence looking well off the pace whenever he’s featured there. He put in a strong shift against Southampton and should keep his place.

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Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: It was hardly a surprise to see van de Ven on the bench against Southampton, given his recent injury history. The rest came at the right time, especially after that scare against Chelsea, and most would expect him straight back into the XI on Thursday.

Centre-back – Cristian Romero: Romero was one of the standout performers on Sunday and came close to scoring. A clean sheet on Thursday will be crucial, and if Spurs are to manage that, Romero will need to be at the heart of it.

Left-back – Djed Spence: Spence has arguably been Spurs’ best full-back this season. While Destiny Udogie was rested against Southampton, we’re not expecting him to return to the XI just yet. Spence grabbed an assist at the weekend and has surely earned another start.

Pivot midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: Bergvall has already established himself as a guaranteed starter. He was taken off early against Southampton, which all but confirms his place for Thursday night.

Central midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Bentancur looks like he’s slowly edging back to form. His display at Chelsea was solid and he backed it up against Southampton. If he can push his level just a touch higher, he’ll be key on Thursday—he should start.

Central midfielder – James Maddison: Spurs will need their experienced heads to step up, and Maddison fits that bill. His assist on Sunday should give him a boost, and he’ll be expected to deliver in what is arguably the biggest game of the season so far.

Left midfielder – Heung-min Son: No questions here—Son starts. Spurs need a bit of magic on nights like these, and even with his patchy form, he’s capable of producing the moments that matter.

Striker – Dominic Solanke: It just didn’t happen for Solanke on Sunday, and his goal drought now stretches to nine games. Tottenham need to get better at supplying him—if they do, he could break that duck on Thursday.

According to statistics, Brennan Johnson has now reached a major career milestone that Gareth Bale would be proud of after scoring a Tottenham brace against relegated Southampton.

There’s no denying that Brennan Johnson has taken his fair share of stick this season. A section of the Tottenham fanbase has been left frustrated with his one-on-one dribbling, or lack thereof, and his reluctance to track back when Spurs are out of possession.

Still, for all the moans about his flaws, Johnson has always had a knack for arriving in the right place at the right time.

His movement inside the box is instinctive, and he’s constantly looking to be available for low cutbacks and simple finishes.

That very quality was on display again on Sunday afternoon. As Djed Spence picked up the ball on the left flank, Johnson peeled away into space, timed his run perfectly, and slotted home the cutback to put Spurs ahead.

Brennan Johnson hits career milestone as Tottenham beat Southampton

His second goal of the afternoon was a proper poacher’s effort. Johnson stayed just onside, anticipating a flicked header from James Maddison, before calmly tucking it past the keeper to seal his brace.

That double now sees him hit a personal milestone—ten Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in his career, as per Statmuse.

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He has also become the first Welsh player to hit double figures in the Premier League since Gareth Bale did it for Tottenham back in the 2020/21 campaign.

Spurs top scorer Brennan Johnson praised by Ange Postecoglou

That brace against Southampton has now seen Brennan Johnson pull clear as Tottenham’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with 11 goals.

It’s a stat that might surprise some, but it underlines just how crucial he’s become to Ange Postecoglou’s side.

The Spurs boss hasn’t shied away from praising the 23-year-old. Speaking after the match, Postecoglou labelled Johnson Tottenham’s most dangerous goal threat.

“It’s tough but I think whenever Brennan plays that he’s always a goal threat,” he said. “He has been really good for us in terms of goals and, even though I don’t rate them highly, even his assists have been important to us as today he won the penalty.”

Postecoglou will be banking on Johnson to keep that form going, especially with Spurs now pushing hard in Europe.

A supercomputer has predicted the results of all the remaining Premier League matches and has thus deduced what the final table will look like. Although Tottenham are predicted to climb the table, it does not make for exciting reading overall.

Tottenham Hotspur’s entire focus now falls on the Europa League, with the Lilywhites now having an important quarterfinal coming up against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The competition represents the club’s only hope to ensure this season is a successful one as Spurs look to break their 17-year trophy drought and seal passage into next season’s Champions League.

However, Ange Postecoglou has also repeatedly spoken about the need to move up the table, insisting that the players are focused on getting good results in all their remaining games, but that is unlikely if a supercomputer’s calculations are to be believed.

Supercomputer predicts Tottenham will finish in midtable

Spurs currently find themselves languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table and according to AceOdds’ supercomputer, their final league position will not be very different to where they find themselves now.

The algorithm predicts that Tottenham will only pick up seven more points in their remaining seven league matches this season.

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However, it suggests that doing so will be enough for Spurs to finish in 13th place in the table with 44 points, with the Lilywhites climbing above Man United on goal difference.

Will Ange Postecoglou be able to survive a bottom-half finish?

The Tottenham boss now knows that he has to win the Europa League to have any chance of remaining in the job for next season.

However, even that might not be enough as some sources have claimed over the last week that Postecoglou is likely to be sacked no matter what happens over the next two months.

A team’s league form is the true measure of their consistency, and the Spurs hierarchy may find it difficult to justify keeping a manager who has presided over a bottom-half finish.