adminTottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant boost ahead of a potential relegation to the Championship, with reports suggesting that three key players are prepared to remain at the club even if they drop out of the Premier League.
Spurs’ situation in the Premier League looks increasingly fragile as they prepare to host Brighton & Hove Albion—the former side of Roberto De Zerbi—at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend. Currently sitting in the relegation zone and two points adrift of safety, the North London club are under mounting pressure.
Their struggles have been compounded by results elsewhere. West Ham United and Leeds United both secured victories in their last outings, while Nottingham Forest picked up a draw against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Spurs’ poor run continued with another defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Tottenham have now gone without a league win since their victory over Crystal Palace on December 28, leaving them in desperate need of a turnaround in their final six matches, starting with Saturday’s clash against the Seagulls.
Despite the looming threat of relegation, there is optimism within the club that a core group of players could stay and help drive an immediate return to the top flight.
Key Trio Set to Stay
According to reports, Tottenham are planning for both survival and relegation scenarios. Contrary to expectations of a mass summer exodus, the club are keen to retain a strong core of players.
Three individuals—Archie Gray, Conor Gallagher, and James Maddison—are considered untouchable and are reportedly committed to staying even if Spurs are relegated.
All three have prior experience in the Championship, which could prove crucial if Tottenham are aiming for an immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
Possible Departures
On the other hand, several high-profile exits are expected. Club captain Cristian Romero, defensive partner Micky van de Ven, and attacking midfielder Xavi Simons are all likely to attract interest and could depart.
Losing Romero and Van de Ven would be particularly damaging, potentially forcing a major rebuild in central defence ahead of a Championship campaign. However, such departures would not be surprising, given their ambitions to compete in the UEFA Champions League rather than England’s second tier.
Importantly, Tottenham are not expected to be forced into a fire sale. Player contracts reportedly include wage reduction clauses in the event of relegation, easing financial pressure and allowing the club to make more calculated decisions regarding outgoing transfers.
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