The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a primary target to take over the managerial reins. The former Brighton and Marseille head coach is reportedly open to the move to north London. However, any potential deal hinges entirely on a massive caveat: Spurs must successfully fight off relegation and retain their top-flight status for next season.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor is mourning the passing of his father, Mario, following a tragic personal development that emerged after Sunday's Premier League fixture. The Croatian coach was informed of the news shortly after his side suffered a devastating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. In his absence, assistant Bruno Saltor took charge of media duties to address both the tragedy and the club's escalating crisis.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to dismiss interim manager Igor Tudor after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The result has left the north London club languishing in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Club hierarchy now view the upcoming international break as the "perfect opportunity" to accelerate their search for a permanent successor to stabilise a season in freefall.
Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Bruno Saltor has described the club's situation as "really painful" after a devastating 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest plunged them deeper into Premier League relegation danger. Manager Igor Tudor was absent from media duties due to personal reasons, leaving his deputy to address the crisis gripping the struggling north London club.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has openly described their current Premier League campaign as a "bad season" following a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The disastrous result plunges the north London club even deeper into relegation trouble as Vitor Pereira's side move above Spurs in the table with just seven games left to play.
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has called on the Blues to complete a sensational cross-London raid for Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. The former England international believes the Dutch centre-back is the perfect solution to the defensive frailties currently plaguing Liam Rosenior's side and would be a perfect fit for his former club in the summer transfer window.
Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has laughed off suggestions that he mistook a member of the Spurs backroom staff for Liverpool manager Arne Slot during a recent trip to Anfield. The Croatian was seen in a viral clip engaging in a warm exchange with a bald-headed man at Anfield, leading many to believe he had suffered a case of mistaken identity.
Tottenham are targeting two England goalkeepers, as well as a stopper likened to Manuel Neuer, as they prepare for the summer transfer window, per a new report. Spurs are expecting to sell Guglielmo Vicario this summer and, if they stay in the Premier League, hope to launch a move for a ready-made replacement.
Tottenham are ready to welcome Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to their directors' box for Sunday's Premier League clash between the two sides. This comes despite previous threats of legal action following a failed transfer pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White last summer.
Bournemouth face a fight to keep hold of head coach Andoni Iraola, with Athletic Club stepping up their pursuit of the Spaniard. With his contract expiring this summer, the 43-year-old is also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace following a fine three-season spell at the Cherries.
Igor Tudor has credited Tottenham's recent upturn in form on the squad being more alert during games, telling reporters his players are finally "sleeping less on the pitch" as Spurs battle to drag themselves clear of the Premier League relegation zone. The Croat picked up his first win in charge against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and admits he has seen a positive response to his methods.
Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has revealed he is hoping for a "nice surprise" when it comes to the availability of James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus before the end of the season. The two first-team stars are nursing long-term injury issues but, with Spurs locked in a serious relegation battle, Tudor has revealed they may well boost the north London club's survival hopes before the campaign is out.
Tottenham have been dealt a major injury blow as the club have confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario is set to undergo surgery on a hernia injury. The stopper will be available for this weekend's relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest but will then go under the knife, and is likely to miss at least two vital Premier League fixtures, within which he will likely be replaced by Antonin Kinsky.
Mikey Moore has long been billed as one of the most exciting wonderkids in British football, with Andy Gray telling GOAL why Rangers may continue to benefit from the 18-year-old’s impressive development. The teenage playmaker is tied to Premier League giants Tottenham, but a productive loan spell at Ibrox has been enjoyed and an extension to that deal could be thrashed out for 2026-27.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is at a crossroads in his career, and Italian icon Gianluca Pagliuca believes the path forward leads directly to the San Siro. With Inter Milan searching for a successor to the departing Yann Sommer, Vicario has emerged as a primary target for the Nerazzurri hierarchy.
Igor Tudor has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his angry post-match comments after Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham, where he openly criticised referee Thomas Bramall during a heated interview at Craven Cottage.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero gave little away about his future after the team's Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Spurs won the second leg of their last-16 tie 3-2 but it was not enough as Diego Simeone's side progressed 7-5 on aggregate to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Igor Tudor picked up his first win since taking over as interim Tottenham boss on Wednesday as Spurs beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The victory was not enough to prevent Spurs from being knocked out of the competition but Tudor is still feeling good after ending his winless streak with the north Londoners.
Tottenham were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage on Wednesday after falling to Atletico Madrid 7-5 on aggregate, albeit they won 3-2 in the second leg back in north London. Spurs' mauling in the Spanish capital last week meant they had a mountain to climb on home soil, and they ultimately gave themselves too much to do despite a spirited performance.
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