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Manchester United are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero and are preparing an offer, according to reliable journalist Gaston Edul.

The Red Devils are expected to have a busy summer transfer window, and have already agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Brazil star Ederson to strengthen their midfield.

But it has now emerged that alongside their midfield refreshment, United are now looking at strenghtening their defensive options by bringing in a familiar face to Premier League fans.

Man Utd Prepare Romero Offer

Romero, who has been described as 'world-class', is expected to leave Spurs this summer after they narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship, despite him missing the end of the season with a knee injury picked up in April.

The centre-back is expected to feature for Argentina at this summer's World Cup, having been named in their final 26-man squad, but a move away from north London is still expected, with Roberto De Zerbi bringing in Marcos Senesi already, while bids have been made for Jan Paul van Hecke too to replace him.

Romero had been expected to leave the Premier League amid interest from Spain, but now it has been reported that Man Utd have entered the race and are preparing an offer for the 28-year-old.

United have handed Harry Maguire a new one-year contract following his performances in the 2025/26 campaign, while Lisandro Martinez is entering the final 12 months of his deal at Old Trafford too, although they have the option to extend by another year. Matthijs De Ligt, Leny Yoro, and Ayden Heaven are the other centre-back options at the club.

The former Juventus and Atalanta defender would bring great quality, leadership and aggression to the side, and it's claimed by his father that he has a £50m release clause in his contract after signing a new deal last summer.

Romero Arrival Would Split Fan Base

There is no doubting that on his day Romero is one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and maybe even world football. But it's also undeniable that he has major flaws in his game, including his temperament and discipline.

But at the highest level, sometimes that bite and edge is what separates the best, and in a team that is more competitive than Spurs, he may be able to get away from that and show his qualities.

De Ligt isn't expected to return until after the season has started, having not played since December, and Romero would be an upgrade on Maguire. If this is a deal that can be done for a fee below the regular market value because of a release clause, then it could be a masterstroke. But it wouldn't be a surprise to see fans upset, considering the priorities the squad need in other positions.

Tottenham Hotspur are in club-to-club talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over a deal for Jan Paul van Hecke, with a new meeting scheduled for this week, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham have got their summer off to a strong start with two full agreements for new signings reached a week before the transfer window even opens.

Andy Robertson's move is already confirmed after he left Liverpool following the expiry of his contract this summer, while he is set to be joined at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by another free agent in Marcos Senesi, with an announcement on the Argentine's arrival expected imminently.

Spurs don't appear to be anywhere near done with those two deals though, and there could soon be another defender joining the club in Van Hecke, if Roberto De Zerbi and club chiefs have their way.

The north Londoners are also working on strengthening their attacking options after scoring just 48 goals in their 38 Premier League matches this season.

A Tottenham deal is on and progressing for Manchester City left-winger Savinho, according to Romano, while they are also reportedly considering a move for unhappy Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo with some long-term injury issues to deal with.

Van Hecke Wants to Join Tottenham

Tottenham aren't messing around when it comes to bolstering a defence that has conceded 183 goals across the previous three Premier League seasons.

With Robertson done and Senesi looking to be imminent, Spurs are now focused on getting a deal for Brighton star Van Hecke across the line.

According to Romano, posting on X on Monday, Tottenham remain in club-to-club talks with the Seagulls over a deal with new talks planned for this week.

The 26-year-old 'monster' has made it clear that he wants to link up with De Zerbi for a second time, with the Italian also wanting him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for next season.

Separate reports from the centre-back's homeland claim that he has already agreed personal terms with the north Londoners, and he only wants to join them despite interest from other Premier League clubs.

Tottenham Defence Set for Major Transformation

With Robertson and Senesi set to arrive, the addition of Van Hecke would suggest there could be some big changes coming at the heart of Spurs' defence this summer.

De Zerbi's current options there are captain Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin.

Should Senesi and Van Hecke both join, it would point to there being at least one exit coming up this summer, and potentially two.

Dragusin has been a bit-part player for a long time now so his exit wouldn't be too surprising, but you would suspect that one of Romero or Van de Ven would be on their way too.

The Spurs skipper has long been linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and this may be the summer where he does go.

Tottenham Hotspur are in contact over a deal to sign unhappy Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham clearly mean business in the upcoming summer transfer window, which officially opens on June 15, with defence a clear priority.

Spurs have completed the signing of Premier League and Champions League winner Andy Robertson on a free transfer, with Marcos Senesi set to follow on a similar deal imminently after he left Bournemouth following the expiry of his contract.

The north Londoners are also working on a deal to sign another Premier League centre-back in Jan Paul van Hecke, with the player agreeing personal terms to join Tottenham and only wanting them, according to reports in his homeland.

Spurs have already had two bids rejected for the Netherlands international, but GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs claims that they plan to lodge a third bid, with sources close to a deal believing an agreement is reached.

Should Tottenham land all three, then attentions will turn to the other end of the pitch where they look to need reinforcements following the exit of Randal Kolo Muani following the end of his loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain.

Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert could both be out until 2027, or just before, leaving Roberto De Zerbi short of attacking options.

Tottenham Informed of Cody Gakpo Developments

One player Tottenham are in talks over a deal for is Cody Gakpo of Liverpool, according to TEAMtalk.

The Netherlands international was one of many Reds players whose performances this season declined following a Premier League title-winning 2024-25 campaign.

Gakpo is now said to be concerned about his role in the starting XI moving forward following the dismissal of Arne Slot, with talk that Rio Ngumoha could be preferred ahead of him, amid confirmed interest from Bayern Munich in the 17-year-old.

However, the club is not actively looking to sell their £250,000-a-week player, although he also isn't considered untouchable should a big offer arrive.

Gakpo would be in demand if he got the green light to leave Anfield, with Tottenham and Aston Villa both being informed about developments over the forward's future, with further interest from AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Besiktas and Fenerbahce.

Tottenham Working on Savinho Transfer

Gakpo isn't the only forward and left-sided player Tottenham are looking at this summer, with Fabrizio Romano claiming the club are working on and making progress in their bid to sign Savinho from Manchester City.

Spurs wanted to sign the Brazilian 12 months ago, before he ended up staying at the Etihad. Now they are looking to seal the signing, with a separate report from Italy suggesting the 22-year-old has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract.

Tottenham still need to find a club-to-club agreement with City to get a deal over the line.

The north Londoners could look at signing a new centre-forward too, with doubts raised over the futures of Richarlison and Dominic Solanke in recent weeks.

Should one of those two leave, Spurs would likely need another centre-forward option to come in for De Zerbi.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing up a fifth transfer for the summer window already, having already secured agreements for two, and terms for two more.

Spurs have seen Andy Robertson announced as the first signing of the summer on a free transfer from Liverpool, while a deal for Marcos Senesi has been completely agreed on a free transfer from Bournemouth. The club are also pushing hard for deals to sign Savinho from Man City and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in big-money deals, having narrowly avoided relegation this season.

Now though, the club are pushing for another transfer after opening talks to seal a deal to bring in a new central midfielder.

Tottenham Open Hayden Hackney Talks

According to Sports Boom, Tottenham have opened formal talks with Middlesbrough over a deal to sign central midfielder Hayden Hackney.

Hackney, who has been compared to Declan Rice, is expected to depart The Riverside Stadium this summer after the club missed out on promotion to the top flight, as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.

Everton have already opened talks about a potential deal for the midfielder, but Boro are understood to be playing hardball as they are happy to keep their captain for another season despite the possibility of losing him for nothing.

But now Spurs have opened talks to hijack the Toffees' move for the 23-year-old, and are hopeful of convincing him that a move to north London is best for his development, rather than going to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Middlesbrough's exact asking price remains unclear, but it's expected to be in excess of £20m, and Tottenham believe they can gazump Everton to get a deal over the line in the coming weeks.

Hackney Could Be Perfect for Spurs

Tottenham have already got some of the best young central midfielders in the world in their squad, but adding Hackney to their options could only be seen as a positive thing.

Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Hackney all have a tremendous array of attributes, and combined with the qualities and experience of Rodrigo Bentancur, and potentially Joao Palhinha, it would give the team and manager Roberto De Zerbi a perfect blend to choose from.

A deal isn't expected to be too expensive or complicated to secure, and with the club already very active in the market, it's very possible that this could be on the cards in the coming weeks.

Tottenham are advancing on a £60m deal to sign Manchester City star Savinho alongside Jan Paul van Hecke, according to the Daily Mail.

The north London club are in ongoing negotiations with a number of players to secure transfers, after Roberto De Zerbi secured the club's survival in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the season.

Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have already arrived at Spurs to begin a new era at the club, and now the club are advancing on a deal to bring in a third signing before the window has even officially opened.

Tottenham Advance on Savinho Deal

Savinho, who has been described as 'extraordinary' by Pep Guardiola, was on the verge of a move to Spurs last summer only for the City board to block the move and hand him a new contract instead.

But the Brazilian still barely featured in the 2025/26 season, making 46 appearances across all competitions, but restricted to just 14 starts, where he registered four goals and two assists. Now, he is pushing to make a move away from the Etihad Stadium, and Spurs are ready to make another move.

According to Simon Jones, Spurs are advancing on a £60m deal for the Brazil international, with talks ongoing over the payment terms to get a move done, including add-ons and bonuses.

The 22-year-old wants to join the club, and is someone who could become part of the squad in the coming weeks alongside Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The Netherlands international has already agreed personal terms over a move, however, Brighton are playing hardball and have rejected two offers so far, despite the player being in the final year of his contract.

De Zerbi Making an Immediate Impact

When Tottenham appointed De Zerbi back in April, their plan was to build a long-term vision with the Italian. Him keeping the team in the Premier League was a much-needed boost, and now they are seemingly making good on their promise to strengthen the squad for him.

Robertson and Senesi are solid arrivals in defence, while van Hecke would also be a statement signing considering the competition for his signature. But the attack needs reinforcements too, having lost Randal Kolo Muani after his loan expired, and with the likes of Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Dejan Kulusevski's futures all unclear.

Savinho would be an exciting signing for Spurs fans, and he would have great potential to step into the squad, develop, and help the club get back where they feel they belong.

Tottenham have already failed with two bids for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke, but they will not be deterred from trying to sign the 26-year-old, GIVEMESPORT understands.

After saving the club from relegation to the Championship on the final day of the season, Roberto De Zerbi's clear priority is improving the defence he has at Spurs, with Andy Robertson having already signed on a free transfer from Liverpool.

Marcos Senesi will join the Scot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with confirmation of his transfer to the north London club expected imminently.

Tottenham have already had two bids rejected by Brighton

If Spurs are to get a deal over the line to sign van Hecke from the Seagulls, that would mean their first three signings of the summer window were all defenders. And it is no shock to see De Zerbi home in on the defence, after all, Spurs have shipped an incredible 113 goals in the last two Premier League seasons, finishing 17th in both campaigns.

Tottenham made a bid for van Hecke last week, although the exact fee was not disclosed. It was immediately rejected by Brighton, but Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber revealed the Lilywhites had followed up with a second offer too.

Speaking to Talksport, he said: "There's always going to be a lot of interest in our best players, and certainly in the case of Jan Paul.

"We've been very clear that that interest has been ongoing for a while, it's coming from multiple sources. Yes, we have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids.

"From that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player.

"We have to be in a position to make the best trades to suit our model and also to make sure that we're supporting Fabian [Hurzeler], because he's got another big season ahead of him."

Van Hecke is keen on making the move to London

GMS understands that Spurs intend to make a third bid for the Dutchman, who is currently out in the USA preparing for the Netherlands' 2026 World Cup campaign.

Brighton have their valuation of the defender - who turned 26 on Monday - which has been reported to be around the £70million mark, and they are notoriously hard to bargain with, sticking by their price tags. However, van Hecke only has one year left on his current contract at the Amex Stadium, with Spurs hoping to secure a cheaper deal for the player.

The one thing that could work in their favour is that van Hecke wants to make the move to north London. He is pushing hard to reunite with his former boss Roberto De Zerbi.

GMS sources close to the deal believe an agreement between the two clubs will ultimately be reached.

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, as the club's big summer rebuild takes another huge step with a move for the defender.

Recent reports claim that Spurs have reached an agreement with the Dutch international over a deal on personal terms, while club-to-club talks are seemingly ongoing after two bids were rejected by the Seagulls.

With all indications seemingly pointing towards a deal being wrapped up, Van Hecke looks set to join Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi in a new-look backline for Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi next season.

As the deal appears to be moving closer, there are other areas of rebuilding that need to be considered, with Tottenham lining up another two important transfers.

Tottenham Transfer Exits Planned

As Spurs close in on Van Hecke as their third addition to the defensive line, TEAMtalk reports that focus will shift towards exits in those areas in the coming weeks.

The three potential signings mean there will be too many players available at centre-back, especially for a campaign that won't feature European football.

With that in mind, it's claimed that Cristian Romero will part ways with Tottenham, as the club plan on letting the club captain leave in the coming weeks of the transfer window.

Reports have claimed that Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the Argentinian international, though it remains to be seen whether those clubs will make a move this summer.

Beyond Romero, there is also a plan to let Radu Dragusin leave, as the Romanian international looks for new opportunities elsewhere, where first-team football may be more regular.

Those two transfers are planned by Tottenham, but there is also a possibility that the club could receive interest in Micky van de Ven, as well as Luka Vuskovic.

It's unclear whether offers received for those two could change the plans to sell Dragusin and Romero, but that will depend on when teams make their move for the Spurs stars.

Tottenham Transfer Priority

While it's clear that Tottenham need to secure some sales to help balance out the numbers in the squad, as well as the finances, focus must still be placed on strengthening key areas, rather than weakening them.

That means Spurs must still make signings a priority, especially in the midfield and the forward areas, where the most improvement is still needed.

In the forward line, Tottenham are pursuing a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City, with reports claiming that an agreement on personal terms has been reached.

Beyond a deal to sign the Brazilian winger, the Lilywhites must look at bringing some on-ball quality to the midfield to help build from the back and progress.

Tottenham are working at breakneck pace to get a squad together that can compete, after a clear wake-up call with the threat of Premier League relegation.

Now, things look set to get De Zerbi's first full season up and running in fine fashion.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to complete another summer transfer agreement as soon as today, according to Football London journalist Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham and ENIC are already showing they mean business in the transfer market this summer, as they prepare to seriously back Roberto De Zerbi following successive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League.

Spurs chiefs have been working to get four separate deals over the line, with Andy Robertson already confirmed as coming through the door on a free transfer after his contract at Liverpool expired.

The north London outfit are also 'progressing' with a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano, with a different Italian journalist claiming that the Brazilian has agreed personal terms to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a five-year deal.

Those two additions would immediately boost De Zerbi's left-hand side, but there will be more additions to follow with a particular focus on bolstering a defence that has conceded 183 Premier League goals in the last three seasons.

Spurs fans may not have to wait too much longer for the next positive update after the addition of Robertson, with Gold predicting the latest announcement could arrive on Monday.

Tottenham Deal for Marcos Senesi 'Should Get Done'

The deal may have been given the 'here we go' treatment by Romano, but Marcos Senesi is yet to be officially announced as a new signing by Tottenham.

Barring any shock last-minute hitches, the Argentina international will be joining Robertson at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium imminently, and potentially on Monday, according to Gold.

Speaking on his latest YouTube video on Sunday night, the journalist said:

"Marcos Senesi that hopefully should get done. That should be the next announcement.

"I was hoping that that might be announced today before I did this video, but it has not as of this point. So, maybe that'll be a Monday thing. That would be great."

Tottenham Closing in on Another Defender Deal

The additions of Robertson and Senesi are unlikely to be the last for Tottenham's backline, with the club currently working on a deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Seagulls are notoriously difficult to negotiate with as they extract the most out of their valuation of their players, and it looks set to repeat with the Netherlands international.

Spurs have reached one major milestone for a potential deal however, with the 26-year-old already agreeing personal terms to join and deciding he only wants Tottenham, despite interest from other Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.

Now the challenge will be to agree a fee with Brighton, who are said to value the player at £70m, with Tottenham already having two lower bids for the centre-back rejected.

The arrival of Senesi and Van Hecke at Tottenham would suggest that there will be one big exit in the centre-back position, with that looking most likely to be captain Cristian Romero, who has long been linked with an exit.

Tottenham Hotspur have moved one step closer to signing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton and Hove Albion after he agreed to join, according to Voetbal International.

The summer transfer window doesn't open for another week, but Tottenham have already been busy in the market as they look to ensure they don't repeat the two 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League in the last two seasons.

Andy Robertson has already completed his free transfer move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium having already agreed to join in the January transfer window, while Marcos Senesi will also join for nothing imminently, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Having got two free transfers over the line for Roberto De Zerbi, attentions are turning to big-money signings for the Italian that will transform a squad that has struggled domestically for two years now.

De Zerbi has already hinted that big changes are needed in the squad if they are to turn their fortunes around, and they will have the benefit of having no European football to contend with during the 2026-27 season.

Last season, Manchester United finished third without the distractions of Europe, and Tottenham will be hoping for a much stronger campaign too.

Van Hecke Decides He Only Wants to Join Tottenham

Brighton CEO Paul Barber revealed over the weekend that the Seagulls have already rejected two bids from Tottenham for their Dutch defender, who is said to be rated around the £70m mark.

Spurs are clear in their bid to land the 26-year-old, but the south coast side also will only sell if their valuation of the player is met.

According to Voetbal International, despite interest from other Premier League clubs and contact with Liverpool previously, Van Hecke has decided he only wants to join Tottenham to link up with De Zerbi for a second time following talks with the Italian manager.

The report says that he has already agreed personal terms to join Spurs, and the only thing missing now is a club-to-club agreement.

Van Hecke is said to want the move completed soon so he can focus on the World Cup with the Netherlands knowing where he will be playing next season.

Savinho Also Agrees Personal Terms With Tottenham

Tottenham are looking to strengthen multiple areas of the pitch as they look to freshen up the squad ahead of next season, including in attack.

According to Romano, Spurs are progressing with a deal to sign long-term winger target Savinho from Manchester City, a year after they attempted to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A fresh claim from a journalist in Italy says that the Brazilian has agreed personal terms to join the north Londoners on a five-year contract already, with the club-to-club agreement the only thing missing, like in the case of Van Hecke.

Savinho primarily plays on the left-hand side but is able to feature from the right too, meaning he would be competing with the likes of Mathys Tel and Dejan Kulusevski for a spot in De Zerbi's starting XI.

Tottenham have made a fast start to the summer transfer window as they look to put last season's disastrous campaign well and truly behind them, and their early business doesn't look like stopping.

Roberto De Zerbi has already brought in two new additions to his squad in left-back Andy Robertson and centre-back Marcos Senesi on free transfers from Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively.

Spurs need wholesale reinforcements after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League. They conceded the fourth-most goals in the top-flight last season (57), but also scored the joint-eighth fewest goals (48).

As part of a significant rebuild this summer, Tottenham will be monitoring an array of players across Europe as De Zerbi looks to stamp his authority on his squad following the Italian's arrival in March. It appears as though the Spurs boss could look to his home country for solutions.

Tottenham monitoring Raoul Bellanova situation

As part of a significant rebuild this summer, Tottenham will be monitoring an array of players across Europe as De Zerbi looks to stamp his authority on his squad following the Italian's arrival in March. It appears as though the Spurs boss could look to his home country for solutions

According to Italian outlet Tuttomercato, Tottenham are amongst the clubs that are monitoring the situation of Atalanta right wing-back Raoul Bellanova.

The 26-year-old's future is uncertain after a mixed campaign for the Nerazzurri, with the report claiming that Spurs, as well as Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest and Fulham, are amongst the clubs keeping tabs on the Italian. AC Milan are also said to be long-term admirers.

Bellanova, described as 'outstanding', registered just two assists and no goals in his 36 matches last season, having recorded an impressive 11 assists in the campaign prior and struggled for consistency. However, the report states that Atalanta could seek as little as 15-20million euros for the wing-back's services.

Bellanova could be a bargain addition

Despite an inconsistent season last term, Bellanova has shown that he is a competent wing-back, particularly during an excellent 2024/25 campaign.

If Tottenham could land the 26-year-old's services for a fee of around 15million euros, that would be seen as a bargain in today's market.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs don't want to sell right-back Pedro Porro this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, but struggled with squad depth last campaign amid an injury crisis, particularly on the right-hand side.

The Lilywhites need to improve at both ends of the pitch and Bellanova could help do just that with his offensive and defensive capabilities.