'They’ll keep this one quiet' - Wyness: Tottenham discreetly make transfer plan for Championship as rumour emerges
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(Credit: Mang Tung, Breaking Media) Tottenham private transfer plans revealed amid Marcos Senesi rumour: ‘They’ll keep this one quiet’ Tue 28 April 2026 12:45, UK Tottenham will be planning for both Premier League survival and relegation to the Championship behind-the-scenes ahead of an important summer transfer window.That is the view of former Everton chief Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, amid reports that Spurs have a deal agreed to sign Marcos Senesi this summer.Senesi is out of contract at Bournemouth at the end of the season, and multiple Premier League and European clubs have been linked with his services.Whilst Spurs want to back manager Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market, any deal for Senesi will depend on the north London club maintaining their Premier League status.Spurs could miss out on a number of transfer targets if they drop down to the second tier, with De Zerbi’s side currently two points off safety with four matches remaining. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham ‘stuck in difficult position’ ahead of summer windowEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states that Spurs only want to send out “positive messages” to their fanbase whilst they still have hope of staying in the Premier League.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness is not surprised by Spurs being linked with Premier League players like Senesi despite their current situation.Games Started33Duels Won52.8%Aerial Duels Won48.9%Tackles56Recoveries137Marcos Senesi’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Bournemouth.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Spurs are certainly stuck in the difficult position of having to plan for both scenarios.
“They are looking at trying to build the Premier League team for next season, should they stay up. “Right now, they’re trying to send out positive messages that they’re looking at the Premier League and rebuilding the squad for the Premier League.
“It’s as much about sending out messages to the fans that they’re looking at positive things as much as it is actually reality, because we all know Senesi isn’t going to move if they get relegated. “Let’s just see how it plays out, but they’re going to be connected with a lot of players because there’s going to have to be some strengthening of that squad, certainly if they stay up.”Tottenham hit with blow after Xavi Simons updateSpurs’ transfer plans, and their hopes of Premier League survival, took a turn for the worst at Wolves when Xavi Simons was forced off the pitch.Simons has ruptured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee and faces months out on the sidelines.The 23-year-old would have been expected to leave if De Zerbi’s side suffered Premier League relegation, and former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Spurs are now reconsidering their transfer plans.Fellow creative midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have not featured for Spurs this season, meaning the club could be forced to sign a replacement.