Tottenham next two priorities perfectly clear after huge Cristian Romero announcement

Tottenham must now turn their attention to two big decisions after confirming contract extensions for Cristian Romero and Djed Spence. An agreement for the latter had been in place for some time, but Romero's new four-year deal being announced came as a major shock.

The Argentine was confirmed as Thomas Frank's captain last week, which he described as an "incredible honour", and he marked that by scoring in the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain. Spurs did go on to lose that clash, however.

Romero had been in the headlines for a significant chunk of the summer with Atletico Madrid keen to sign him. However, interest from the Spanish capital dissipated which actually made the 27-year-old's future even more uncertain as he only had 12 months remaining on his current deal.

With concerns he could leave on a free transfer now gone, Spurs must take full advantage and build the team around their World Cup winning skipper. The likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Mikey Moore will be key to the club's future but it is very clear that Tottenham need players for the present.

Eberechi Eze can absolutely be one of those with it looking as though talks to sign him from Crystal Palace are advancing as his replacement has seemingly been identified.

Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner has suggested no deal is imminent by admitting he expects Eze to feature in the Conference League qualifying first leg at home to Norwegian side Fredrikstad.

The Lilywhites will want Eze signed sooner rather than later, but as long as he is part of Frank's squad by Monday, September 1, it does not overly matter. Manchester City's Savinho is also being pursued but he could yet stay at Etihad Stadium especially as it will likely take Spurs a club-record fee to sign him.

With Spence and Romero tied down, there are other players Spurs will likely want to sign new contracts. Rodrigo Bentancur is one of those with it seemingly clear he will be a key member of Frank's squad.

He has under 12 months left remaining on his current deal and therefore it should be a clear priority for fresh terms to be agreed by January to avoid European clubs making pre-contract offers.

The Uruguay international was rested for the weekend win over Burnley after shining as part of a midfield three against PSG with a similar tactical setup likely against Man City this coming Saturday.

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