Picking potential next clubs for Tottenham's troubled team as Premier League relegation threat looms

Tottenham Hotspur’s season has lurched from bad to worse under caretaker boss Igor Tudor, whose brief tenure has done nothing to arrest a club-record 13-match league winless streak. With Spurs hovering just one point above the relegation zone, the unthinkable prospect of demotion to the Championship is no longer a distant nightmare but a looming reality. Should the drop occur for the first time since 1977, the fallout would trigger an exodus of star names. Below, we map out the most logical landing spots for the club’s prize assets.

Cristian Romero’s warrior instincts have made him a fan favourite, but the Argentine’s combustible edge also makes him a perfect fit for Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. Few sides in Europe relish last-ditch defending more than the Spaniards, and Romero’s “backs-to-the-wall” mentality would slot seamlessly into the Wanda Metropolitano.

Micky van de Ven’s blistering pace has already broken centre-back speed records, and Liverpool are known suitors. With Ibrahima Konate’s future uncertain, the Dutchman could provide both cover and competition at Anfield, while slotting in alongside fellow Netherlands internationals. His ability to deputise at left-back only sweetens the deal for Jurgen Klopp’s former employers.

Newcastle’s £180 million summer splurge on Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade has yielded precious little, leaving the right flank and striker roles still in flux. Mohammed Kudus, explosive on his day, could solve the wing issue, while Dominic Solanke’s proven Premier League output and prior relationship with Eddie Howe at Bournemouth make him a natural target should Spurs plummet.

Pedro Porro never made a senior appearance during three years on Manchester City’s books, yet the Spaniard’s crossing ability is now coveted by the Etihad hierarchy. With no recognised right-back currently in Pep Guardiola’s squad, a reunion could finally materialise.

Richarlison’s enduring affection for Everton, coupled with his failure to nail down a starting role in north London, paves the way for a sentimental return to Goodison Park. The Toffees would welcome an upgrade on Thierno Barry and Beto, and the Brazilian’s previous popularity on Merseyside ensures the door remains open.

Coventry City, top of the Championship and eyeing a first top-flight campaign since 1999, could make a romantic swoop for local son James Maddison. Born in the city and schooled in the club’s academy, the playmaker would be a marquee signing to signal the Sky Blues’ Premier League intent.

Leeds United, meanwhile, are locked in a survival scrap with Spurs themselves. Should the Whites stay up at Tottenham’s expense, a homecoming for 20-year-old midfielder Archie Gray—sold last summer after their promotion near-miss—would complete a fairy-tale circle for a family steeped in Elland Road history.

From Madrid to Merseyside, Manchester to the Midlands, the dominoes are poised to fall. Tottenham’s fate remains in their own hands, but if the unthinkable happens, Europe’s elite—and a few newly promoted dreamers—stand ready to pick at the carcass.