There is set to be a huge amount of upheaval at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer – regardless of which division the Lilywhites find themselves in.
With Spurs just one point above the Premier League relegation zone, it is not yet known whether they will be in the top flight or in the Championship for the 2026/27 campaign.
But no matter what division they are in, there are going to be big changes in the white half of north London.
Tottenham need to appoint a new head coach, with Igor Tudor only contracted to the club until the summer, joining on an interim basis upon replacing the sacked Thomas Frank.
GIVEMESPORT understands that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the two leading contenders to take the reins on a full-time basis, but before that decision is made, they need to hire a new sporting director to work alongside Johan Lange.
Fabio Paratici left the club in the summer and Tottenham are interested in hiring Dougie Freedman or Paul Winstanley to oversee matters behind the scenes.
Once those two positions are filled, attention will immediately turn to the playing staff, with major changes required there, given the back-to-back finishes in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
There are going to be links with a number of Tottenham stars and other clubs, given they could find themselves with wage cuts as Championship players come the end of the season. But Spurs may find they initiate transfer talks for some players themselves as they look to undergo a rebuild in N17.
According to a report in the Telegraph, Tottenham feel it could take as many as three transfer windows to get to a place where they are happy with a squad that can challenge at the top of the table again.
Spurs have suffered with a huge injury crisis during the last two seasons, but there are certain players who they want to keep and build a team around for whichever new boss it is that comes through the door.
The Telegraph report there are nine players from the current first-team squad that Tottenham want to keep, with club captain Cristian Romero not on that list.
Romero has been linked with a departure from the club for a number of seasons and it could be that he leaves the club this summer, with Spurs willing to sanction a move for the right price. Guglielmo Vicario and Pedro Porro could be the first ones to follow him out of the club too.
According to the Telegraph, Tottenham want to keep Micky van de Ven, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Dominic Soanke and injured pair James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for next season.
Loanees Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic are also likely to be kept on and given a chance to shine, but that would mean Spurs having to buy and sell a huge number of players – hence the suggestion it could take three transfer windows to sort out.
It is going to be an interesting summer transfer window, but Spurs need to ensure they are still a Premier League club before then.
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There is a lot of excitement in N17 at present with Tottenham splashing the cash for Roberto De Zerbi.
Following back-to-back 17th place finishes, Spurs are spending big as they look to get back to their previous heights towards the top of the Premier League table.
Signing Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers to bolster their squad, last month the club also completed the £52m signing of centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are now set to follow for £85m and £100m respectively after Tottenham struck agreements with West Ham and Newcastle United for the midfielders.
Much more still needs to be done in improving De Zerbi’s squad, with attacking players required after the club’s struggles in the final third last season.
One position Tottenham need to address is on the left of their attack after failing to replace Son Heung-min following his switch to LAFC last August.
According to The Independent, Bournemouth ace Eli Junior Kroupi tops a three-player shortlist for that position.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen, with the Cherries looking to receive over £80m if they decide to cash in on their highly-rated attacker.
The report states that Rafael Leao has been broached as an option in informal discussions with his club AC Milan, while there is a possibility that they once again move for Manchester City winger Savinho.
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In terms of Leao, he would be another statement signing if Tottenham can agree on a deal with Milan for ‘one of the best wingers in Europe’.
Mainly operating from the left but also capable of playing centrally, the Portugal international has contributed regularly for the Rossoneri with 80 goals and 65 assists in 291 games for the Italian giants.
After already agreeing on transfers for Fernandes and Tonali, a move for Leao would be a real signal of intent from Tottenham that they really do mean business in the transfer market after their recent Premier League woes.
Tottenham desperately need to improve in the final third if they are to climb the Premier League table.
Last season, Richarlison finished top goalscorer in all competitions with 12 goals, and it was defensive players Joao Palhinha, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero who were next in line in the charts.
Dominic Solanke could only manage six goals in an injury-hit campaign, with Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani both contributing five and Mathys Tel chipping in with four.
Given the need for goals, Leao could more than play his part after hitting double figures for Milan in each of his last five seasons at the San Siro.
Following the club’s desire to improve their midfield with the additions of Fernandes and Tonali, Tottenham now need to do likewise in attack if they are to make big strides under De Zerbi.
Djed Spence has been a frequent starter in England’s World Cup campaign, especially since being the only available right back following a Reece James injury.
The Spurs fullback has stood out on the pitch, not just for his performances, but also for the protective face mask that he’s been wearing throughout the tournament. It’s a look that naturally sparks curiosity.
Here is the reason why Spence has been wearing the protective mask.
Spence’s face mask is the result of a minor facial fracture sustained in the weeks leading up to the tournament. The 25-year-old was involved in an aerial duel with Chelsea striker Liam Delap, whose elbow clashed with Spence, although he was able to continue through until the end of that particular game.
Spence took to social media following the game to complain about the challenge with Delap, perhaps unhappy with the Chelsea striker’s aggressive antics resulting in Spence breaking his jaw.
Just five days later, Spence took to the field for Tottenham wearing the face mask, as Spurs secured their Premier League safety on the final day of the season with a win against Everton.
A broken jaw can normally take three months to heal, and with Spence wanting to feature in the World Cup, he opted to wear the custom-fitted jaw guard throughout the competition, as well as in training sessions.
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Spence told the BBC: “It is a little bit uncomfortable, but it is what it is. I have a broken jaw, so I have to wear it throughout the tournament. It is something I will have to get used to. It will be three months until it is fully healed, so it is a long time. It was painful, but luckily I play football with my feet and not my jaw.”
“It was a crazy challenge, but it is in the past now. I’ve just got to focus on this tournament now.”
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The mask’s primary function is simple: to offer protection. It shields the affected area from direct blows, accidental elbows, and the kind of incidental contact that can occur during high-tempo matches.
It also offers Spence psychological support, as he might have been hesitant to go into duels without a protective mask, but the guard now reassures him to commit fully. The moulded fit also keeps the affected area stable, reducing the risk of sudden pressure or movement that could worsen the fracture.
It also, of course, means Spence can still play, as without the mask he might have been forced to miss the tournament entirely.
Whilst the mask can feel unfamiliar at first, it shouldn’t affect Spence’s game, and he will be able to adapt quickly. Spence’s performances so far haven’t shown that this new mask is affecting him, putting in consistent performances in the place of injured Reece James, and it leaves Thomas Tuchel with a selection headache for when he has a fully fit right-hand side operating again.
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