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Manchester United and Atletico Madrid could reportedly have to pay a fee of around £43.5m to sign Tottenham central defender Cristian Romero this summer.

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The Argentina international is seemingly set to be allowed to leave Spurs as long as the money is right, and there have been plenty of transfer rumours about his situation recently.

Man Utd have been linked with Romero by Marca, while Fabrizio Romano also posted on X to confirm that there were serious chances for him to leave Tottenham this summer, with clubs already calling to enquire about a deal…

??? Cuti Romero has serious chances to leave Tottenham in the summer.

Top clubs have started to call as exit is a possibility despite new deal signed last summer.

Romero could be open to a sale, as Telegraph and TyC Sports reported.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 11, 2026

Romano also added that Romero himself would be open to leaving THFC for a new chapter, and there’s now been a further update from Fichajes as Atletico Madrid are linked as his main suitor.

Cristian Romero asking price revealed

The Fichajes report states that Spurs will let Romero go for around €50m (£43.5m), with the north Londoners not prepared to lose such an important player on the cheap.

Atletico Madrid are said to have identified Romero as an ideal target to bolster their defence, and one imagines the 27-year-old could also do a job for United.

The Red Devils already have decent defensive options, though, so it’s not clear yet if it would make sense for them to spend a decent chunk of their budget on Romero.

Where next for Cristian Romero?

It will be interesting to see what happens with Romero this summer, but one imagines Tottenham would prefer to sell him abroad.

Of course, it will also be important to see what happens with Spurs in the next few games, as relegation to the Championship will surely complicate things.

That would surely be a huge hit to their finances, meaning they could probably be less picky about who to sell Romero and other key players to.

Meanwhile, if Roberto De Zerbi manages to keep them up, perhaps there’s always a chance Romero could be persuaded to stay as part of the new project.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.

The 29-year-old midfielder has fallen out of favour at the London club, and he wants to leave in order to receive regular playing time. According to a report via Football Fancast, the player’s agent is already in talks with Turkish outfit Fenerbahce regarding a summer move.

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Yves Bissouma wants to move on

The player will be out of contract at Tottenham in the summer, but they have an option to trigger a one-year extension in his deal. However, the Mali International is unhappy with his treatment at the Premier League club and does not wish to extend his deal. It will be interesting to see if he can secure a move in the summer.

There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and he has proven his ability in the Premier League with Brighton. Moving to Turkey could be ideal for him. He needs a fresh start at this stage of his career, and the Turkish outfit will provide him with the opportunity he needs.

Spurs need to replace Bissouma

Meanwhile, Tottenham will look to bring in a quality replacement for him in the summer. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park. Keeping the International against his wishes makes no sense, and it would be ideal for the north London club to let him move on.

It will be interesting to see where the player ends up.

The midfielder joined Tottenham in 2022 for a fee of around £30 million, and he has had multiple disciplinary problems at the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are looking to strengthen their defensive units in the summer, and they have identified the Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic as a target.

The defender has impressed with his performances in Italy with Sassuolo, and he could prove to be a quality addition for the two English clubs. According to reports via SportWitness, the player could cost around €30 million.

The Italian club signed him for €5 million and is now looking to make a substantial profit. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League club will come forward with an official offer to get the deal done.

Tottenham could use more quality in depth in the defensive unit. Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club, and they need to replace him properly. Muharemovic could be a quality long-term investment for them. The opportunity to join the Premier League club will be exciting for the 23-year-old as well. He is a young player with a lot of promise, and they could groom him into a future star.

On the other hand, Aston Villa need a quality long-term replacement for Tyrone Mings.

They are pushing for Champions League qualification in the upcoming campaign, and they could be an attractive destination for the young defender.

It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs comes forward with an official offer to design the player. They have the resources to pay €30 million for him, and the young defender might be able to justify the investment in future.

Muharemovic has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he will look to establish himself as a reliable defender in the Premier League if a transfer goes through.

“After this season, I’ll be a Tottenham player again. I have a contract there until 2030.”

Luka Vuskovic return could be a big boost for Spurs

After such a terrible season at THFC, it would certainly be a major boost if they could welcome such a top young defender into their ranks for the next campaign.

For now, new manager Roberto De Zerbi urgently needs to focus on keeping Spurs up in their final few fixtures, but if they do that then they should be capable of rebuilding and perhaps challenging for the top four again.

Vuskovic could be a key part of that, but he’d also surely be tempted by an opportunity like Chelsea, with the Blues building around young players and looking like being able to offer some form of European football next season.

Tottenham could be set to receive a significant financial windfall this summer, thanks to a smart decision made by then Chairman Daniel Levy when offloading striker Troy Parrott in 2024.

The Republic of Ireland international, who struggled to break into the first team at N17, was sold to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for £6.7 million in July 2024.

However, Spurs inserted a 20% sell-on clause into the deal, a move that looks increasingly brilliant as Parrott’s market value continues to increase.

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According to a recent report, Leeds United have made Parrott a a key target as they look to bolster their attacking options.

Daniel Farke’s side is among the suitors monitoring the 24-year-old, with a potential transfer fee now estimated at £25 million.

Should a deal in that price bracket be finalised, Tottenham would be entitled to roughly £5 million.

This represents a significant return on a player who made only four senior appearances for the club.

While Leeds are among the frontrunners, other clubs, including AC Milan, Fulham, and Wolfsburg, are also said to be keeping tabs on the prolific forward, which could drive the price even higher.

Troy Parrott has been impressive since leaving Spurs

Parrott’s departure from North London appears to have been the catalyst for his transformation into one of Europe’s most clinical young strikers.

After a solid first year in the Netherlands where he netted 20 goals, the Dublin-born forward has taken his game to another level in the 2025/26 campaign.

This season he has scored 28 goals and assisted another 10 in 42 games across all competitions.

Parrott’s form has not been limited to club football; his five goals for Ireland in 2025, including a stunning hat-trick against Hungary, were instrumental in firing his nation into the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

At 24, Parrott finally looks ready for the Premier League stage.

Tottenham players have returned from their first training session under Roberto De Zerbi with “rave reviews,” sparking a much-needed wave of optimism at a club currently fighting for its Premier League survival.

The 46-year-old Italian, who signed a five-year contract earlier this week to succeed Igor Tudor, took to the grass at Hotspur Way for the first time on Friday.

According to football.london, the impact was immediate, with the players appearing to buy into De Zerbi’s high-intensity methods from the opening minute.

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Tottenham players left impressed with Roberto De Zerbi

As per the report from Alasdair Gold, the atmosphere at the North London club has shifted overnight.

One senior player reportedly described the session as “outstanding” to close friends and others provided glowing feedback regarding the ‘level of the work’.

Footage released by the club also showed the former Brighton boss working closely with young talents like Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel, who returned to training following an injury, and Archie Gray.

De Zerbi’s top priority is to keep Tottenham up

Despite the positive “vibes” from the training ground, the reality of Tottenham’s situation remains grim.

Spurs are currently 17th in the Premier League, sitting just one point above West Ham in the final relegation spot with only seven games remaining.

Position Team Games Played Points GD 15 Leeds United 31 33 -11 16 Nottingham Forest 31 32 -12 17 Tottenham 31 30 -10 18 West Ham 31 29 -21

Premier League relegation battle

De Zerbi has exactly one week to embed his philosophy before his first official test: a daunting trip to Sunderland on April 12.

With the club’s top-flight status on the line, the board is banking on this “outstanding” first impression translating into immediate results to avoid a historic drop to the Championship.

Archie Gray has been very impressive since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Leeds United at the start of the season.

He is already being linked with a potential move away from the club in the summer. Liverpool has been mentioned as a potential destination, and the player is likely to cost a significant sum.

The 20-year-old has been an important player for Tottenham, and he has shown the ability to play in multiple roles across the pitch. His versatility makes him a massive asset for any team, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool is willing to pay big money for him in the summer. According to John Wenham, the player is likely to cost around £70 million.

Wenham said: “Spurs paid £40m for him, and he is likely to be the club’s Player and Young Player of the Year as well as the Supporters’ and Players’ player.

“Spurs should be looking to build the side around Archie rather than entertain any offers to sell, but I estimate a starting price point would be north of £70m.”

It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Tottenham is fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they must remain in the top flight if they want to keep their top players at the club. Going down to the Championship could be devastating for them, and they could lose multiple players in the summer.

If they manage to stay up, it is fair to assume that they will be able to hold onto the young midfielder beyond this season. Gray is enjoying his football with the London club, and he has an important role in the side. He has no reason to leave them just yet. However, relegation could change everything.

Liverpool needs more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 20-year-old could be the ideal long-term investment. His ability to slot into multiple roles would be ideal for the Reds.

Tottenham’s new manager Roberto De Zerbi could reportedly get the chance to work with one of his former players again.

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Spurs are being linked with a new goalkeeper this summer, with Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen reported to be one of their top targets in that position, as per talkSPORT.

Verbruggen has impressed during his time at Brighton and it seems De Zerbi remains a big fan of the Dutch shot-stopper.

It’s also suggested in talkSPORT’s report that Brighton are relaxed about the situation as they have another ‘keeper ready to come in as number one in the form of Carl Rushworth, who has impressed on loan at Coventry City.

Tottenham to bring in a new goalkeeper?

Tottenham surely need an upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario in goal, and Verbruggen looks like a strong candidate to be their new number one.

It has previously been reported by TEAMtalk that Vicario could be replaced this summer, with Manchester City’s James Trafford mentioned as another option Spurs could look at.

Trafford has struggled for playing time at Man City this season, however, so might be a bit more rusty by the time next season comes around.

Verbruggen, by contrast, has continued to play regularly for Brighton, so would be arriving in north London in good condition.

Pervis Estupinan has been linked with a return to the Premier League at the end of the season.

The defender could be on his way out of AC Milan in the summer, and Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to bring him back to England. According to a report from Milan Live, the player is particularly appreciated by Roberto De Zerbi, who signed a long-term contract with the north London club yesterday.

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De Zerbi wants Pervis Estupinan

He has been appointed the club’s new manager and is looking to further improve the team. Ben Davies will leave the club in the summer, and they need to replace him. Signing an experienced left-back would be a wise decision, and Estupinan could prove to be a quality acquisition.

He has shown his quality in the Premier League with Brighton, scoring a stunning goal against Tottenham during his time in England. There is no doubt he has the ability to succeed at Tottenham as well. The opportunity to join the London club could be exciting for him. He has also been linked with Atletico Madrid.

De Zerbi worked with the player during their time together at Brighton, and a reunion could be exciting for both parties. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham come forward with an offer to sign the player in the summer.

Estupinan needs a move

Estupinan is not a regular starter for AC Milan, and they could be open to selling him for the right price. Tottenham will look to capitalise on his situation and sign him for a reasonable fee in the summer.

The 28-year-old Ecuador international has had just 891 minutes of league football this season, and he needs to play more often at this stage of his career. Returning to England could give him the fresh start he needs right now.

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has officially backed the club to appoint Roberto De Zerbi, labeling the Italian as the “perfect” candidate to lead the Lilywhites’ long-term rebuilding project.

The endorsement comes at a time of unprecedented crisis for Spurs, who are currently searching for their third manager of a chaotic 2025/26 campaign following the dismissal of Igor Tudor after just 44 days.

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Tim Sherwood on Roberto De Zerbi

Sherwood admitted he has long been an admirer of the former Brighton and Marseille boss, stating that he will be perfect for the club.

He highlighted De Zerbi’s uncompromising nature as both a strength and a potential friction point for the Tottenham hierarchy.

Sherwood told Sky Sports (via The Mirror):

“I love his personality and the way his teams play. But they can be open and can get hammered in some games – you can’t get hammered between now and the end of the season.

“We saw his Marseille team play against Liverpool with an open style. He opens up the pitch, it’s expansive the way he plays.

“We know how stubborn this man is. This man is hard to deal with, but I like him for that because he’s got his own mind and does it his way, so that’s my only reservation.

“I think if he can get them over the line, I think he’s a perfect manager for Tottenham to have taking them forward. The main priority is just to keep them in the league.”

De Zerbi’s excellent managerial record

The Italian has built a reputation as one of Europe’s top tacticians and is backed by a resume that features high-octane football across three major leagues.

During his tenure at Shakhtar, he achieved a remarkable 2.17 points per game.

He famously guided Brighton to European qualification for the first time in their history before a successful, albeit brief, stint at Marseille.

Most recently in France, he maintained a 1.81 points per game average before departing in February 2026.

Club Matches Wins Draws Losses Points Per Match Olympique de Marseille 69 39 8 22 1.81 Brighton & Hove Albion 89 38 20 31 1.51 Shakhtar Donetsk 30 20 5 5 2.17 Sassuolo 120 43 36 41 1.38

Roberto De Zerbi’s stats via Transfermarkt

With only seven games remaining and Spurs sitting just one point above the relegation zone, the club is reportedly prepared to offer De Zerbi a lucrative long-term contract.

The hierarchy will hope that he can make an instant impact that can provide the spark needed to avoid a historic drop to the Championship.