Ange Postecoglou is being linked with a Tottenham Hotspur exit, but his future could be directly linked to one of his most important Europa League winners.
Reports from Spain over recent days have claimed that Atletico will push ahead with a move for Romero, undeterred by Tottenham’s Europa League triumph.
The centre-back has just two years left on his contract, and it was reported earlier in the season that Romero had rejected advances from Spurs regarding a new deal.
One would expect the Lilywhites to try again to initiate talks with the defender after the club’s Europa League triumph, and Ange Postecoglou warned Daniel Levy that Romero is irreplaceable.
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The Standard’s Dan Kilpatrick points out that Spurs will be in a tricky spot if their vice-captain refuses to sign an extension.
The Lilywhites will then have to decide whether to allow the centre-back to enter into the final two years of his deal and if they could afford to turn down a big-money offer for him this summer.
The journalist says that Tottenham’s return to the Champions League could be a factor in determining the Argentine’s thinking.
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Kilpatrick adds that Postecoglou’s future could also impact Romero’s decision as the pair share a very close relationship.
Tottenham must consider Romero in Ange Postecoglou decision
Over the last few days, various outlets have claimed that Daniel Levy is yet to make a decision on Postecoglou’s future as he continues to consider his options.
If the club’s hierarchy feel that the chances of keeping Romero may improve if Postecoglou stays, that may be a factor they take into account while deciding on the Australian’s future.
However, that may not be a key determining factor in the decision, as Levy and the Spurs top brass might be confident that they can make an exciting managerial appointment, which can convince the likes of Romero of the club’s ambition.