With each passing game, things look more and more grim for Tottenham Hotspur. In their last game, they were beaten by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light – less than a year ago, the Black Cats were sat 4th in the Championship table after a four-game losing streak.
With relegation from the Premier League looking like an ever-increasing possibility, Spurs fans must ask themselves a difficult question – who should they look to keep?
Players such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Richarlison will almost definitely leave if they fall into the second tier – they must be realistic with their choices.
Antonin Kinsky
Put down your pitchforks! If you can, try to forget about Antonin Kinsky’s horrendous debut against Atletico Madrid – there is a perfectly fine goalkeeper in there somewhere.
He had plenty of work to do against Sunderland, with Tottenham’s backline doing him no favours – there was nothing he could have done to prevent Nordi Mukiele’s deflected effort from finding the back of the net.
Furthermore, Kinsky is only 23 years old – this is very young for a senior goalkeeper. He has plenty of time to improve – and at this point in time, beggars can’t afford to be choosers.
Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore isn’t currently with Spurs, having been shipped out on loan to Rangers for the duration of the campaign. He’s under contract with the Lilywhites until 2030 – at the age of 18, they shouldn’t be allowing him to leave on a permanent basis any time soon.
Moore has enjoyed an excellent season with the Light Blues, having scored six goals and notching up three assists in all competitions.
In a recent interview [via BBC Sport], Moore expressed his desire to win a regular spot in Tottenham’s first team – if they’re relegated, they’ll have little choice.
Lucas Bergvall
A dynamic attacking central midfielder, Lucas Bergvall has plenty in his locker. He is at his best when carrying the ball through the middle of the park, but he’s also an excellent passer and has an acute eye for goal.
He can be quite injury prone, which is a running theme in the current Spurs squad. He will need to be managed carefully as a result, having missed 13 Premier League games this season.
Nevertheless, he is only 20 years old – given the maturity of his play, this is easy to forget. He’s also very adaptable, being able to function as a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder and as a right winger.
Kevin Danso
Kevin Danso might not be the most naturally gifted player in Spurs’ squad, but his determination on the pitch is clear for anyone to see.
A physical, old-school centre-back, Danso would be the perfect player to hold onto if Tottenham fall into the Championship – they will need all the physicality they can get in the ever-unforgiving second tier.
Danso signed for Spurs on a permanent basis in the summer, following an initial loan spell – he certainly isn’t a world beater, but he’s very solid.
Archie Gray
In many ways, Archie Gray has been Tottenham’s de-facto captain this season. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have shown little in the way of leadership during the 2025/26 campaign – Gray, on the other hand, has consistently done everything he can for the good of the team.
Always looking to get a hold of his teammates during critical moments, Gray’s communication on the pitch is excellent – however, being such a young player, a such a responsibility should not be placed on his shoulders.
Regardless, his attitude alone is enough for him to secure a long-term place in the Spurs squad – he is also happy to occupy almost any position on the pitch when needed.