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De Zerbi Wants Nesta on Tottenham Staff as Spurs Push for Fast Survival Fix

Roberto De Zerbi
April 2026

Roberto De Zerbi is reported to want Alessandro Nesta on his Tottenham staff as Spurs try to finalise a new coaching structure during their relegation fight. The Nesta link is still at report stage, but it reflects how quickly Tottenham are trying to rebuild their setup. Reports say De Zerbi has already accepted the Tottenham project and discussions are now extending to staff appointments, including a possible role for Nesta. The idea would be to add elite defensive pedigree to a side that has badly struggled at the back.

Liverpool Face Frimpong Concern After Netherlands Substitution

Jeremie Frimpong
April 2026

Liverpool were left sweating over Jeremie Frimpong after he was forced off shortly after coming on for the Netherlands. The timing is a concern because Arne Slot is already short of options on the right side before a major cup clash. Frimpong had only been back on the pitch for a short period before the Netherlands made another change and he went straight down the tunnel, according to the report provided. I have not found a primary official Dutch or Liverpool medical update confirming the exact injury yet, so the diagnosis remains unconfirmed.

Kane Ruled Out of England’s Japan Friendly After Training Knock

Harry Kane
April 2026

Harry Kane was left out of England’s match against Japan after picking up a minor issue in training. The striker remained with the squad for assessment, but Thomas Tuchel chose not to risk him in a camp already hit by multiple withdrawals. England said Kane was being rested as a precaution rather than sent back to Bayern Munich immediately. His absence forced Tuchel into a different attacking setup, with England starting without a recognised central striker and using a more fluid front line instead.

Rogers Told to Ignore Manchester United and Chelsea Interest

Morgan Rogers
March 2026

Morgan Rogers has been warned not to join what Dean Saunders described as the graveyard of Manchester United and was also advised against Chelsea, with the view that Aston Villa remains the best place for his development. The warning comes as the England international’s stock continues to rise. The argument against a move is based on Rogers’ current stability, Villa’s strong contract position and the belief that his game still has more room to grow away from a more chaotic environment. Reports continue to frame him as a major target, but Villa are under no pressure to sell.

Purslow Says Liverpool Letting Salah Leave for Free Shows Market Reality

Mohamed Salah
March 2026

Christian Purslow said Salah’s free transfer exit reflects a cold market reality rather than simple generosity from Liverpool, arguing there may not have been buyers willing to pay both a fee and his salary at this stage. The view presents Salah’s departure as a commercial outcome as much as a football one. Reports around Salah’s exit say he is leaving one year before the end of his contract after Liverpool agreed to terminate the final season. Purslow’s reading is that elite clubs may still want Salah, but not on terms that would have produced a meaningful transfer sale for Liverpool.

Leipzig Plan Pay Rise to Keep Diomande Despite Top-Club Interest

Yan Diomande
March 2026

RB Leipzig are working on a contract adjustment and salary increase for Yan Diomande as they try to keep him beyond this summer despite interest from major clubs. The winger is attracting growing attention, but Leipzig’s current plan is to reward him rather than sell immediately. Recent reports say Leipzig want to mirror the model used with Benjamin Sesko by improving Diomande’s terms without inserting a release clause. At the same time, the club would at least consider a sale if offers moved beyond the €100 million range, especially if Champions League income is missed.

De Zerbi Reaches Agreement in Principle With Tottenham as Spurs Accelerate Survival Plan

Roberto De Zerbi
March 2026

Tottenham have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Roberto De Zerbi to become their new head coach, accelerating plans because of the club’s relegation danger. Reports say the proposed deal runs for five years and reflects Spurs’ push for a long-term reset rather than another short-term fix. Multiple reports say Tottenham changed pace after slipping to just one point above the relegation zone, moving from a summer preference to an immediate appointment push. Discussions have included De Zerbi’s staff structure and incentives tied to keeping Spurs in the Premier League.

Pochettino Keeps Focus on USMNT but Leaves Tottenham Door Ajar

Mauricio Pochettino
March 2026

Mauricio Pochettino said his full focus remains on the World Cup with the United States, but he did not completely shut the door on a future return to Tottenham. His comments came as Spurs continue to be linked with multiple candidates during their survival battle. Reuters reported that Pochettino has spoken openly about missing coaching in England and still feeling a strong connection to Tottenham. At the same time, he stressed that his present commitment is to the United States ahead of the World Cup and not to immediate club negotiations.

Tuchel Defends Rice and Saka Withdrawals and Backs Their Honesty

Thomas Tuchel
March 2026

Thomas Tuchel said he fully trusts Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after both withdrew from England duty with discomfort. He acknowledged that the timing may look suspicious from the outside, but insisted medical checks supported their exits from camp. Reuters reported that eight England players left the squad for injury or health reasons after the Uruguay draw, while Tuchel said he personally saw the test results for Rice and Saka. He added that both wanted to be involved, but were clearly not comfortable enough to continue.

Lukaku Denies Turning His Back on Napoli Amid Injury Tension

Romelu Lukaku
March 2026

Romelu Lukaku has rejected suggestions that he is distancing himself from Napoli after staying in Belgium to continue injury recovery. The striker said he is dealing with inflammation around the iliopsoas area and insisted he would never abandon the club during a difficult period. Lukaku withdrew from Belgium’s warm-up matches to focus on fitness work, with Reuters reporting that the Belgian federation said he opted to train instead of playing. He then publicly explained that rehabilitation in Belgium was chosen to get him clinically back to full condition after repeated setbacks