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Reports now reveal that Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly grown frustrated in their efforts to convince Cristian Romero to extend his contract.

The Spurs vice-captain will enter the final two years of his deal in June, and while Spurs are prepared to offer Romero a significant pay rise, the Argentine centre-back appears to be in no rush to commit his future to North London.

With the 26-year-old yet to put pen to paper, reports surfaced recently suggesting that Tottenham could be open to cashing in on him this summer.

Tottenham’s hierarchy are said to be ready to issue an ultimatum: either he signs a new deal, or he will be sold before the new season kicks off.

Atletico Madrid keen on signing Cristian Romero

Now, fresh reports from Relevo suggest that Atletico Madrid are actively searching for a new central defender, and at the top of their wishlist is Spurs’ Cristian Romero.

Romero is reportedly open to leaving Tottenham, and initial contact has already been made with his representatives.

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However, no discussions have taken place between the two clubs yet. Negotiations are expected to be complex, especially with Daniel Levy known for his firm stance in transfer dealings.

What next for Tottenham Hotspur and Romero?

If these reports are accurate, it wouldn’t be a shock. There have already been whispers about Romero’s desire to play Champions League football next season.

As things stand, Tottenham’s UCL hopes remain uncertain. They currently sit outside the top four and they need to win the Europa League to secure a spot in Europe’s elite competition.

Djed Spence has opened up about the struggles he had under Antonio Conte, explaining why the Italian shattered his confidence following his switch to Tottenham from Nottingham Forest.

Spence’s rise this season has very few parallels, with the full-back going from a forgotten man to one of the first names on the teamsheet in a matter of just months.

In fact, the 24-year-old has been in such sublime form that he has good reason to feel aggrieved at being left out of the England squad by Thomas Tuchel.

Ange Postecoglou has praised the attitude that Spence has shown this season, with the Australian insisting that there is a lot more to come from the full-back.

Djed Spence opens up on working with Antonio Conte

However, one cannot say the same thing about Postecoglou’s predecessor, with Antonio Conte unwilling to give the former Middlesbrough man any opportunities.

In fact, Conte even labelled Djed Spence a “club signing” soon after the right-back’s switch from the Riverside Stadium to Tottenham back in 2023.

When asked if working with the Italian was difficult, Spence said on Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Oh, yeah, most definitely. I felt like whatever I did, I couldn’t…that man wasn’t happy about anything, man.

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“Honestly, yeah. Even if you do the right things, ‘Did I do the right thing?’ because he’s not a really complimenting guy.

“I think it gets to a point where you don’t even need validation from a coach, you know if you’re doing well or not in your head.

“Of course, it’s nice to know that a manager…’Oh, you’ve done well today or you’re doing well’ but I think you get to a certain time where you know if you’re doing well or not. It’s just down to the manager if he wants to see it or not.”

Spence admits Conte shattered his Tottenham confidence

The Tottenham defender confessed that Conte’s public admission about not wanting him was difficult to take and left him completely devoid of any confidence. Spence even admitted to wondering what he was doing at Spurs if he was not wanted by the manager.

Djed Spence added: “It wasn’t a nice feeling, of course. Especially, I was coming to the club on a high [from Nottingham Forest], I was confident, I was buzzing, I had a great season, just won promotion from my club and when I came in, I just ran into a brick wall really and yeah, I think, it shattered my confidence as well really, obviously, I’m young as well so it’s not nice to hear.

“My agent at the time, he was saying to me, ‘No, don’t worry about this, we’ve clarified’…yeah, I know I was rubbish at the time but yeah, it wasn’t a nice thing really. I was even going into the club like, ‘What am I doing really?, you know what I mean?”

Tottenham Hotspur’s Mason Melia has etched his name into history as he becomes Ireland Under-21s’ youngest-ever goalscorer.

Tottenham have never been afraid to put their faith in young talent. Of course, one of the standout aspects of Ange Postecoglou’s tenure has been his willingness to trust youth, a philosophy that has seen several teenagers integrated into the first team.

Earlier this season, Postecoglou named the youngest Spurs side in the Premier League era, dating back to 1992, with four teenagers featuring in the squad.

Indeed, the club’s commitment to nurturing prospects remains unwavering, and that was evident in the January transfer window when Spurs secured the signing of highly-rated Irish forward Mason Melia from St Patrick’s Athletic for £1.6m plus add-ons.

Mason Melia breaks record with Ireland’s Under-21s

Given his impressive spell at St Patrick’s, where he has racked up 11 goals and four assists in sixty appearances, Melia earned a call-up to Ireland’s Under-21s, and it didn’t take long for him to make an impact.

The teenager found the net in Ireland’s 3-1 victory over Hungary, marking a significant moment in his young career.

With that goal, Mason Melia became the youngest goalscorer in Ireland Under-21 history at just 17 years, 6 months, and 2 days old.

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He surpassed the previous record held by ex-Spurs forward Troy Parrott, who had set the milestone at 17 years, 7 months, and 2 days.

Tottenham may have found a gem in Mason Melia

Tottenham have every reason to believe they’ve unearthed a special talent. Competition for Melia’s signature was fierce, with reports suggesting Spurs had to fend off interest from around 60 clubs across Europe to secure Melia’s services. That alone speaks volumes about his potential.

However, due to Brexit regulations, Melia must wait until he turns 18 before officially joining Spurs, meaning he will remain on loan at St Patrick’s until January 2026.

Regardless, his performances already suggest that the Lilywhites have a real prospect on their hands. His goal for Ireland—a well-taken penalty—was just another sign of his confidence and composure in front of goal.

It has been claimed that if Tottenham Hotspur are to agree a takeover, the most likely ones to do it would be private investors from Qatar, who have reportedly shown plenty of interest in the club over recent months.

Throughout this season, we have seen plenty of rumours regarding a possible Tottenham takeover.

It was first reported that former Newcastle owner, Amanda Staveley had held talks with Daniel Levy, but that now appears to have fizzled out.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that several American investors had shown interest in buying a stake in Spurs, but even that has not amounted to much so far.

Over recent weeks, we have seen a number of outlets suggest that a group of private investors from Qatar have shown interest in a full buyout of Tottenham, which has been met with enthusiasm by some sections of the Spurs fan base.

Qatar investment now deemed the most likely for Spurs

Football finance expert Dan Plumley has now claimed that according to his sources, it is the Qatari investors who currently have the best chance of striking a deal with Daniel Levy and ENIC.

However, Plumey explained that the Tottenham owners will drive a hard bargain and would not be willing to budge on their valuation.

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When asked if any takeover negotiations will be difficult for interested parties, given Levy’s reputation for being a tough negotiator, Plumey told Tottenham Hotspur News: “I think that’s a fair assumption, we’ve seen that in the past with Spurs, haven’t we?

“I’m led to believe that the Qatar deal is probably one of the more likely ones, but we know there have been others looking at them. I think, as always, it comes down to valuation and negotiation.

“Given everything that Spurs have done off the pitch in recent years – the new stadium, the NFL deal and the F1 deal, and everything we spoke about – you are going to be holding out for the ultimate top end of your price range.”

Tottenham fans should not get their hopes up regarding a takeover

A lot of Spurs fans want to see the back of Levy and ENIC, and would thus be hoping and praying that the club will be bought out.

However, the reality is that a minority investment is more likely than a full takeover, which means that Levy might continue steering the ship.

Furthermore, any full takeover will be an extremely slow process, with negotiations likely to drag out for many months, given the kind of sums we are talking about.

Spurs fans might have been relieved to hear that Tottenham Hotspur have decided to freeze ticket prices for next season, but former Aston Villa and Everton, CEO Keith Wyness has made a grim prediction about Daniel Levy’s intentions.

The topic of ticket prices has been a controversial one at Tottenham Hotspur, with the supporters not happy with some of the decisions made over the last 12 months.

Just last week, the Spurs Supporters’ Trust expressed their disappointment at the pricing for the first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.

However, there was some good news for Spurs fans earlier this month as Tottenham announced that the season ticket prices will remain the same for next season.

Keith Wyness believes ticket price increase is inevitable at Tottenham

Keith Wyness believes that the only reason that Tottenham made the decision to freeze ticket prices was due to the general discontent among the fan base.

He suggested that it was merely an inopportune moment for Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy to increase rates, but they might seize on the opportunity to push up prices if the club have a successful 2025-26 campaign.

When asked about Tottenham’s decision on season tickets, Wyness told Football Insider: “The results may be a factor which swung things in this decision. The mood music is pretty dire at Spurs right now and Postecoglou has been having a bad time. I think the powers that be will have thought they couldn’t get away with another 2,3,4 per cent increase.

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“They’ve got a very unsatisfied fan base. They’ve seen protests and marches. They will have thought: ‘Okay, let’s just wait until we have a winning season next year.’

“They’ll then think about moving the prices up. The results will have been a factor in their thinking, definitely. It would’ve been a dangerous time to do something with the season ticket prices.”

Protests against Daniel Levy and ENIC will continue

We have already seen thousands of Spurs fans marching in unison calling for Daniel Levy and ENIC to leave this season, and more are expected to follow.

Plans for yet another Spurs protest against the owners have been announced at the start of April as the supporters look to turn up the pressure on the hierarchy.

Daniel Levy has reportedly not wasted any time in seeking a new sponsorship deal after the high-profile termination of Tottenham’s deal with Manchester United’s part owners, INEOS.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS, who own 25 per cent of Man United, announced a multi-million-pound, five-year deal with Spurs in December 2022 to promote INEOS Grenadier car as the club’s ‘official 4×4 vehicle partner’.

However, it emerged last month that talks were underway to end the sponsorship deal between Spurs and INEOS two years before it runs out, with the United owners having to undertake major cost-cutting measures due to financial pressures.

Last week, it was reported by The Daily Mail that the two parties had reached a pay-off agreement to end the deal early, with Tottenham expected to get millions from the settlement.

Tottenham have a replacement deal lined up

This has now been confirmed by Football Insider, who point out that the INEOS logo is no longer visible at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The outlet also reveals North London club have a new sponsorship deal lined up to replace the petrochemicals company.

In fact, the publication adds that Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy already had a replacement deal lined up before they entered talks with INEOS regarding the compensation.

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That means that Tottenham’s commercial revenue will not have taken a hit despite having to forgo their partnership with INEOS.

Tottenham are still trying to find a naming rights partner

Football Insider also add that Levy is still searching for a new naming rights partner for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the venue being called by its generic name since its opening back in 2019.

It was previously reported that Daniel Levy is holding out for a lucrative 10-year deal worth around £25m per year.

Another outlet estimated recently that Tottenham have lost out on £75m of revenue over the last six years due to their inability to find a naming rights partner.

Girona president Delfí Geli has made an admission about the future of Tottenham’s Bryan Gil at a time when reports have cast doubt over whether the winger will join the La Liga side permanently in the summer.

Gil had impressed right from day one at Girona, not only emerging as one of the club’s best players but also forcing himself back into the Spanish national team set-up.

A permanent departure from Tottenham Hotspur this summer seemed inevitable for the winger, but that is no longer the case as the 24-year-old picked up a knee injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

Over recent days, it has been reported that Girona are now unlikely to activate their €15m (£12.5m) option to buy Gil, which potentially complicates life for Tottenham heading into the summer.

Girona president makes admission about Gil

The previously mentioned report explained that Girona may look at other alternatives instead of the Spurs man in the summer as they know that he might not be fit until at least midway into their pre-season campaign.

Now Girona president Delfi Geli has broken his silence on the former Sevilla man’s future, explaining that while he is rated very highly by head coach Michel, the club will only make a decision on the player at the end of the season.

When asked if Gil will sign from Tottenham at Estadi Montilivi beyond the end of this season, Geli told Esports COPE: “He’s a player the coach trusted. The important thing is that he recovers well. He’s a loan player who has performed well.

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“We’ll have to talk about it when the time comes. We’re finishing the season and getting the points will give us peace of mind. From here on, we can plan calmly.”

Will Tottenham lower their asking price for Bryan Gil?

With Gil entering the final year of his deal this summer, Spurs have no choice but to cash in on him.

The winger’s injury will undoubtedly lower his valuation, with Tottenham potentially having to settle for a lower fee than £12.5m.

While Girona might not pay that permanent clause, they might come to the negotiating table in the summer to sign the Spain international on a discount.

Heung-min Son has just made an admission about his time playing with Spurs legend Harry Kane at a time when speculation continues to run rife over the South Korean’s future.

The Kane and Son partnership is the most prolific in Premier League history, and while the pair might not have led Tottenham to trophies, they have undoubtedly written their name into the history books as one of the finest pairings to ever grace English football.

In fact, since Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich in 2023, Son has been far less effective, with the South Korean missing the England captain’s incisive through balls for him to run onto.

We might soon be at the end of an era at Tottenham as Son edges closer to the final year of his contract, and the Spurs captain has now made a confession about his former striker partner.

Heung-min Son misses Harry Kane at Spurs

Son spoke with Goal.com about the years he spent playing alongside Kane and admitted that he still misses the 31-year-old.

When asked to name the most intelligent player he has played with, the Spurs star responded: “Harry Kane.” The host then said: “That duo”, to which the Tottenham captain immediately, retorted “Dude, that duo was fun, so I still miss him, so.”

This admission from the forward comes at a time when an increasing number of reports continue to suggest that Son’s 10-year spell at Tottenham could come to and this summer.

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Spurs supporters will be particularly concerned over one particular transfer rumour that has resurfaced over recent weeks.

Could Son join Harry Kane at Bayern Munich?

At the start of this month, it was reported that Bayern Munich are plotting a sensational move for Son when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

The report claimed that the 32-year-old may want a change of scenery at the end of the campaign and could welcome the opportunity to compete for titles at the Allianz Arena.

Given what Son has just admitted about missing playing with Kane, the forward might be tempted to move to Bavaria if Vincent Kompany’s men do come calling in the summer.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly enquired about Rodrigo Bentancur, sparking plenty of debate among Tottenham Hotspur fans. While some see it as an opportunity to cash in, others believe the midfielder still has something to offer despite his underwhelming performances this season.

Sometime last month, reports emerged that Tottenham were set to open contract negotiations with Bentancur.

Given that Bentancur’s approaching the final year of his current deal, this wasn’t unexpected. If Spurs fail to tie him down before the last six months of his contract, he could leave on a free.

However, Bentancur’s form has left many fans questioning whether he actually deserves a new deal. His performances have been inconsistent, and with Spurs looking to strengthen in midfield, some believe the club would be better off moving on.

Atletico Madrid enquire about Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur

Now, fresh reports suggest Atletico Madrid have made an enquiry about Bentancur, leading to even more discussion among the Spurs fanbase. Many supporters believe this is an opportunity for the club to cash in on the midfielder.

One fan didn’t hold back: “Let him [Bentancur] & Biss go. Bring in Cardoso, let him rotate with Gray as a 6. Madders & Kulu can rotate in the attacking role – Bergvall & Sarr can rotate as B2B. Get rid of Johnson, bring in Dibling to rotate with Odobert. Bring in Gittens, let Son go and rotate with Tel.”

Another joked: “Uber to the airport is on me.”

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One supporter felt the move would suit all parties: “He’d honestly do really well at Atleti, the way they play would suit him way more than he does for us. Honestly, it’s a good move for all, depending on the fee, of course.”

Not everyone is eager to see him go, though. One fan argued: “He is quality, should keep him and let him prove that again. Wasn’t that long ago he was playing very well, just needs an injury-free run.”

Bentancur’s struggles raise questions about his future

We’ve rated Bentancur as one of Tottenham’s worst-performing midfielders this season. He’s looked sluggish, often struggling defensively, and has delivered more bang-average performances than standout ones.

Whether he renews or not, Spurs need more firepower in midfield. If Bentancur stays, he’ll have to step up significantly—otherwise, it might be best for all involved if he moves on.

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White could not hide his admiration for one of Tottenham Hotspur’s biggest cult heroes in an interview where he was asked to rank players the streets won’t forget.

Nottingham Forest have enjoyed an impressive Premier League campaign, currently sitting in fourth place, well ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who find themselves languishing in 14th.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have their Champions League destiny in their own hands—win every game, and they secure a place in Europe’s elite competition next season.

Meanwhile, Spurs have to go all the way in the Europa League to stand any chance of returning to the Champions League next term.

It has been a season full of standout performers for Forest, with Morgan Gibbs-White among those shining the brightest.

Morgan Gibbs-White has to applaud Tottenham’s Moussa Dembele

The versatile midfielder has been in fine form, racking up 12 goal contributions in the league—scoring five times and providing seven assists.

However, in a recent interview with SPORTbible, the Englishman was asked to rank footballers who are widely regarded as ‘streets won’t forget’ players.

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Unsurprisingly, a number of big names were mentioned, and Gibbs-White placed them in the order he felt was right. But when Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele was brought up, his reaction said it all.

The 25-year-old gasped, “Oh my God,” before breaking into a round of applause to show his respect for the ex-Spurs man.

Gibbs-White ranked Dembele second on his list of unforgettable talents, with only Adel Taarabt ahead of the Belgian.

Ironically, Gibbs-White is currently being linked with a potential move to Tottenham himself.

Mousa Dembele continues to receive praise from top pros

Gibbs-White is far from the only professional footballer to recognise Dembele’s brilliance. Just a few days ago, Vincent Janssen named Mousa Dembele as the best Tottenham player he ever played with—placing him ahead of none other than Harry Kane.

Antonio Rüdiger has also labelled Dembele the most underrated player he has ever faced. Of course, Tottenham fans know exactly what Dembélé brought to the team.

He was an elite-level No. 6, not just capable of breaking up play but also technically gifted enough to dictate the tempo in midfield.

Since his departure, Spurs have struggled to find a player of his calibre—someone who could dominate the middle of the park with such ease.

His absence is still felt to this day, and it is no surprise that even years after leaving, his influence remains widely acknowledged by top professionals.