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Spurs could turn to De Zerbi - Saturday's gossip

The i leads with a story about Manchester United raising the price of tickets next season

Published March 7, 2026 • Source: bbc.com

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Several names - including those of two former club heroes - are in the running to take the reins at Tottenham, while Serie A champions Napoli are looking to secure the future of Scott McTominay.

Tottenham have held talks with former Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi about a summer appointment if they stay in the Premier League. (Telegraph - subscription required), external (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/03/06/tottenham-weigh-up-second-manager-in-month-igor-tudor/)

Former manager and player Glenn Hoddle has offered to ensure Tottenham avoid relegation should interim boss Igor Tudor be sacked after losing his opening three games. (Mail), external (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15620305/Glenn-Hoddle-offers-step-save-Tottenham-plummet-relegation-Igor-Tudor-pressure-just-three-games.html)

Another former Tottenham player, Robbie Keane, has also emerged as one of the leading candidates if the north London side axe the Croat. (TeamTalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/igor-tudor-sack-replacements-assessed-robbie-keane-leading-candidate)

Napoli hope to move quickly to secure the long-term future of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, amid interest from the Premier League. (Goal), external (https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/scott-mctominay-s-agent-expected-in-italy-as-napoli-push-to-renew-contract-amid-talk-of-premier-leag/blt204de2f4384b9088?utm_id=fa3iys5y8hyz9ezk&utm_source_platform=newsnow)

Newcastle United striker William Osula says he does not know what the future holds, but his focus for now is on Tyneside. The 22-year-old Dane has previously been linked with Stuttgart. (ChronicleLive), external (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/william-osula-breaks-silence-newcastle-33543314)

Antoine Griezmann, 34, has decided not to leave Atletico Madrid mid-season; Orlando City had showed strong interest in the former France forward. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required), external (https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/La-mls-attendra-pourquoi-antoine-griezmann-n-a-pas-quitte-l-atletico-de-madrid-pour-orlando-city/1657361)

Manchester City are sure to offer England international Phil Foden a new contract when his current one expires at the end of next season, but negotiations will not be easy given the 25-year-old midfielder's inconsistent form. (The Athletic - subscription required), external (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7089645/2026/03/06/phil-foden-manchester-city-guardiola-problem/)

England midfielder Mason Mount, 27, has no intention of forcing an exit from Manchester United this summer. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-mason-mounts-man-united-exit-stance-revealed/)

Manchester United have been informed that Trabzonspor are not willing to pay the club's valuation of £40m to £43m for Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, this summer. (MEN), external (https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-andre-onana-33544902)

Brentford winger Kevin Schade, 24, continues to attract interest with Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan chasing the Germany international's signature. (TeamTalk, external (https://www.teamtalk.com/news/bayern-munch-kevin-schade-chase-tottenham-inter-milan-rivals))

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