Tottenham Hotspur are expected to listen to offers for Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur this summer, according to a top Lilywhites source.
Bentancur endured a below-par 2025/26 season in North London, contributing to Spurs' dire struggles that almost led to a shock relegation to the Championship. This form has prompted Tottenham to not only commence a midfield rebuild, but also to contemplate selling the 29-year-old this summer.
The former Juventus star has been at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for four-and-a-half years now, and while he's shown glimpses of quality, he's never truly shone in a white shirt.
Despite signing a new contract last October, the North London club are now said to be open to sanctioning Bentancur's departure in this transfer window, with his future described as uncertain.
Tottenham Open to Selling Rodrigo Bentancur
Roberto De Zerbi has evidently asked the Tottenham hierarchy to reconstruct his midfield department this summer.
Sandro Tonali was acquired from Newcastle United in a £100 million deal, with the Italian expected to become the focal point of Spurs' midfield. Meanwhile, another £85 million was forked out on 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes, who is likely to form a double pivot with Tonali.
This leaves little room for Bentancur, who could ultimately be a casualty of this rebuild. He signed a contract last autumn that runs until 2029, but this might not prevent him from moving on in the coming weeks.
A credible Spurs source replied to a tweet on X this week by claiming that Tottenham will listen to offers for the player, and that his future isn't certain.
While few concrete links have emerged regarding suitors for Bentancur, his potential departure would make sense for Spurs' squad. The midfield department is currently oversized, and given the Uruguay international is the elder statesman of the group, he's the most natural option to make way.
Where Could Rodrigo Bentancur Go This Summer?
While not setting the world alight at Tottenham, Bentancur, once described by Ange Postecoglu as 'fantastic', still has plenty to offer. He's an astute possession passer, retaining the ball excellently when that's the approach his team are taking, while he's also adept in his defensive work when not asked to cover huge amounts of ground.
This profile would excel in the slower and more conservative Serie A, where teams are less physically dominant and are eager to use pragmatic possession as a defensive tool.
Thankfully for Bentancur, this is potentially where interest could arise. There have been next to no credible reports on a possible destination for the player, but given he spent time in Italy and made his name in the European nation, it wouldn't be a surprise to see teams from Serie A express interest.
The likes of Roma, Napoli and his former club Juventus could be in the mix to sign the Spurs star.