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In Wednesday's Euro Transfer News round-up, Cristian Romero will reportedly follow Thomas Frank out the door and Mohamed Salah is set for a move to Saudi Arabia. That is not all though. Southampton’s Caspar Jander is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs and Endrick will apparently return to Real Madrid at the end of his loan with Lyon instead of being sold.

Romero to leave Spurs after Frank exit

Things could go from bad to worse for managerless Tottenham, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing their captain, Cristian Romero.

The Spurs skipper has been linked with a move away from north London for some time now, and those reports have only grown in recent weeks, with the defender criticising the club’s recruitment on social media.

Prior to being sacked as manager, Thomas Frank admitted that he had "no idea" if Romero would be at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

Now Mundo Deportivo are saying that Madrid could try to bolster their defensive options by bringing the 27-year-old to the Bernabeu.

"It is well known that Real Madrid are looking for a centre-back for next season and in recent months several names have already emerged as potential signings," read the article. "The latest to join the long list is Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.

"This all stems from rumours circulating in England that the Argentine could leave despite still being under contract with Spurs.

"Comments he made criticising his own management have put him in the spotlight, and it's said he's unhappy on the island."

Salah set for Saudi move

Mohamed Salah is open to a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.

The Egyptian forward has been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League since the division emerged as a rival to Europe’s elite, and after a highly-publicised dispute with Liverpool earlier this season, he could be ready to make the switch.

Salah has struggled to replicate the world-class form that fired The Reds to the Premier League title last term, producing a below-par six goals and six assists in 25 appearances across all competitions this season.

Foot Mercato say Salah is far more interested in a move to Saudi Arabia than he was 12 months ago.

"According to our information, his agent is in talks with Al-Ittihad, and unlike last year, Mo Salah is much more open to a move to Saudi Arabia," read the article. "This could satisfy all parties.

"Liverpool would receive a transfer fee, and Salah would be the one to ultimately decide the move. It's worth remembering that Al Ittihad lost their two French stars during the winter transfer window.

"Karim Benzema, who left for Al Hilal, and N'Golo Kante, who was sold to Fenerbahce."

Saints star attracts European interest

Florian Plettenberg believes that Southampton’s Caspar Jander is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.

The 22-year-old has apparently caught the eye of Ajax, RB Leipzig and Stuttgart, with The Saints currently ninth in the Championship table - one point off a play-off place.

Jander has impressed in the second division of English football this term, scoring two goals in 27 league appearances.

Plettenberg says that Southampton have valued the midfielder at between €15 million and €25 million.

"Caspar Jander is now one to watch ahead of the summer transfer window," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"22 y/o midfielder is a regular starter and a key player at Southampton, and ready for the next step in the summer.

"RB Leipzig, Stuttgart and Ajax are closely monitoring the situation, while there is also interest from the Premier League.

"Current price valuation is between €15–25 million."

Endrick to return to Madrid

Lyon scout Matthieu Louis-Jean expects Real Madrid's 19-year-old prospect Endrick to return to the Spanish club at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

Endrick struggled to hit the ground running at the Bernabeu, but he has taken to life in France like a duck to water, producing three goals and one assist in four Ligue 1 appearances.

Louis-Jean says that the club are happy to have him as part of their squad.

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"For now, he's here with us until the end of the season," he told RMC Sport.

"There's no ambiguity about that. Endrick often talks about God.

"We'll see what happens next, but for the moment we're very happy to have him, in terms of stats, impact, and profile."

"His arrival was considered right after the summer transfer window.

"We gave ourselves the opportunity to go after him in January."

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TNT Sports takes a closer look at six of the contenders for the Tottenham Hotspur job following Thomas Frank's sacking. The former Brentford boss is out of the job following his side's 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United in the Premier League. Roberto De Zerbi, Mauricio Pochettino and Robbie Keane are among the runners and riders for the role. Spurs are currently 16th in the Premier League table.

A career in football management can be cruel - just ask former Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank.

For years, he was the hipster darling at Brentford, impressing fans and pundits alike as he helped turn The Bees into an established Premier League club.

He was rewarded for his hard work with the Spurs job over the summer, but less than eight months on from his appointment, he has been sacked.

Frank leaves the north London club in 16th place in the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, on Tuesday.

The managerial merry-go-round will keep turning, though, and the bookmakers have quickly collated a list of potential candidates to take over from the Dane.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the runners and riders to be the next Spurs boss.

Roberto De Zerbi

Timing is key in the beautiful game, and things could not have lined up better for the Italian.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion boss left his role as Olympique de Marseille manager a matter of hours before Spurs sacked Frank, and he immediately stood out as the favourite for the Spurs job as a result.

De Zerbi deserves to be in the running after an impressive stint with The Seagulls, who he led to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League - all while playing an exciting brand of attacking football.

However, despite an impressive start to life at the Velodrome, similar to his time on England's South Coast, things unravelled very quickly, so his appointment is far from a formality.

Mauricio Pochettino

A man who knows how to make Spurs tick, having previously taken them all the way to the UEFA Champions League final.

Pochettino is the sentimental choice after his impressive first spell in the role between May 2014 and November 2019.

However, he has struggled to replicate that success since, failing to last longer than two years during brief stays with Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

He is now the manager of the USA national team, meaning Spurs may have to wait until after the FIFA World Cup to get their man should they plump for the Argentinian.

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Robbie Keane

The club's former striker is another name that has become synonymous with Spurs, and he is now in the running for the role after a strong start to his career in management.

He made excellent progress with Ferencvaros this season, guiding them into the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League.

The Hungarian club are also top of their domestic league, so it would not just be an appointment based on emotion and club allegiance.

Oliver Glasner

The German guided Crystal Palace to their first major trophy last season, masterminding a 1-0 win against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

He also has a serious pedigree in Europe, having won the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt.

He is set to leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season, so he would likely only be an appointment for the summer.

However, Glasner has had a tumultuous few months in south London with a humiliating FA Cup exit, big names departing and perceived criticism of the board - so seeing out the rest of his contract is far from a certainty.

Marco Silva

The Fulham manager has quietly gone about his business at Craven Cottage, re-establishing the west London club in the Premier League.

His side are 12th in the table, and he has experience managing top teams in Portugal and Greece.

Silva's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, so, like Glasner, he could be an option in the summer.

Xavi

A Barcelona legend who has experience managing at the highest level.

Xavi guided Barca to the 2022/23 La Liga title, all while helping develop some of the biggest names the beautiful game has to offer.

Furthermore, unlike many on the list, he is not in work, meaning it would be far easier to secure his services.

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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank after their dismal form in the Premier League continued with a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday, leaving them just two places above the relegation zone. The former Brentford boss took charge of Spurs in June last year and, despite impressing in the UEFA Champions League, they have struggled in the league.

Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after just 26 league games in charge.

The Dane's fate was sealed after a 2-1 home defeat against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 11th loss of the season left Spurs 16th in the table, just five points above the relegation zone, having failed to win any of their last eight league games.

The north London side fell at the first hurdle in this season's FA Cup at home to Aston Villa, while they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the last 16 by Newcastle.

However, Frank did manage to guide Spurs into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth in the league phase.

The 52-year-old joined Spurs from Brentford last June on a three-year contract, replacing Ange Postecoglou in the dugout.

The Australian had taken Spurs to UEFA Europa League glory last season, but they also endured their worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing 17th on 38 points.

The north London side then started strongly under Frank, taking 14 points from their opening seven league games this season, leaving them third in the table.

But they have endured a dramatic decline since, taking 15 points from their next 19 games.

Spurs have failed to win a league game since the turn of the year, drawing against Burnley and losing against West Ham United in that time.

Their home form has been particularly concerning, having picked up just 10 points from 13 league games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, with only Wolves picking up fewer points on home soil.

Frank had to contend with a significant number of injuries during his tenure, with attacking players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski not featuring at all this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank insisted his job is not under threat despite the 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United, leaving them in 16th, just five points above the relegation zone. Boos rang around the Tottenham Hotspur stadium following the latest defeat, while supporters were calling for their manager to be sacked. But Frank said he was given assurances from the owners on Monday.

Thomas Frank insisted his position is not under threat after Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, extended their winless run in the Premier League to eight games.

The north London side have now lost 11 league games this season and find themselves sitting 16th in the table, just five points above the relegation zone.

Their home form is particularly concerning, having picked up just 10 points from 13 league games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers picking up fewer points on home soil.

There were empty seats seen around the stadium before kick-off, while Frank faced chants of "sacked in the morning" from the home support, who greeted the full-time whistle with a chorus of boos.

Despite Spurs’ perilous position and poor form, Frank insisted he continues to have the backing of the club’s hierarchy.

Asked by TNT Sports following the Newcastle loss if his job is under threat, Frank said: "I spoke to them [the owners] yesterday, so no."

He continued: "I understand the frustration, and the easiest thing is to point at me. That's part of the job, unfortunately.

"I will work day and night to turn this around, but it is not just one person. There is no doubt we need to improve, and I need to be part of that."

Spurs started strongly under Frank, taking 14 points from their opening seven games this season, leaving them third in the league.

But they have endured a dramatic decline since, taking 15 points from their next 19 games.

Pushed in his post-match press conference on whether he believes he is the right man for the job, Frank said he is "1,000% sure", while suggesting Spurs’ mounting injury crisis provides a degree of mitigation for their drop-off.

The Dane said: "I am also 1,000% sure that I never expected us to be in a situation like this with 11 or 12 injuries on the back end of this and what we’ve been facing.

"But I know when you need to build something and need to get through things, you need to show unbelievable strong resilience.

"I understand the mechanism in football, no doubt about that, but there are a lot of studies that it is not the right thing to do.

"We, of course, understand we’re not in a good situation, but with everything in life you need to stay calm, keep doing it and keep going."

Spurs’ struggles in the league come despite their success in Europe this season, automatically qualifying for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after finishing the league phase in fourth.

Frank said the fans’ frustration has "been building up" since last season, when the side also struggled in the league, finishing 17th, despite winning the UEFA Europa League under Ange Postecoglou.

"I think it is a situation now the club has been in, it’s fair to say, for almost two years, and at the end of last season as well, clearly a pattern that we struggle to manage Europe and the Premier League," the 52-year-old said.

"It’s something me, the team, the club, the players, we need to learn to do even better physically and mentally to deal with that."

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Spurs now have a 12-day break ahead of them, with the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, but they will then have the task of hosting league leaders and rivals Arsenal as they look to move away from the drop zone.

Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle admitted on TNT Sports that the club "are in a relegation fight".

"The players have to understand that and the fans have to understand that," Hoddle said. "It is the reality, and you have to scrap for every single point."

Former Spurs striker Les Ferdinand added: "You heard the groans at the end of the game. The boos were very loud, and they have been all season.

"A lot of the supporters have lost faith in what Frank is doing here."

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