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Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a big transfer fight this summer after the events of the last week.
Spurs are now just five points off the drop zone following their 2-0 defeat to Man United, with many Tottenham fans now genuinely concerned about the prospect of relegation.
Spurs could now be without 12 players for the clash against Newcastle, with their injury crisis being compounded by Cristian Romero’s second red card of the season, which will see him suspended for four matches.
However, there is also another big concern building at the North London club ahead of next summer’s transfer window.
Tottenham could have a fight on their hands to keep Cristian Romero
Over the last few days, multiple sources have suggested that Romero will ask to leave Tottenham in the summer.
A new report in TEAMtalk has now claimed that Spurs are ‘bracing themselves for a summer showdown’ over their captain’s future.
The club could face a battle to keep the Argentine at the club, with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid circling over the player.
Romero’s recent comments have seen these clubs express ‘serious’ interest in the defender once again, but Tottenham have no intention of letting him go without a fight.
It remains to be seen how his latest red card, which will be Romero’s third suspension this season, influences any transfer decisions.
The former Juventus man’s deal runs until 2029, giving Spurs ‘significant leverage’ and the Lilywhites are determined to retain their leader.
Interest in another Spurs defender complicates matters further
TEAMtalk explain that Tottenham are expected to focus on strengthening their squad in the summer rather than weakening it, with the club wanting to add another centre-back to their squad rather than letting one go.
However, what has complicated matters for them is the fact that Micky van de Ven is also attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, with the club potentially facing a battle to hold onto the Dutchman as well.
The outlet adds that ‘there is every chance’ that both of Tottenham’s first-choice centre-backs could demand transfers at the end of the season if the team’s domestic campaign continues to be disastrous.
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