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Tottenham Hotspur’s search for attacking reinforcements could lead them back to a familiar name, with fresh developments emerging around Brentford winger Kevin Schade.

There is a general acceptance that Tottenham Hotspur’s wide areas have been underwhelming so far this season.

Mohammed Kudus represented a bright spark, but has since been sidelined with an injury, although he is nearing a return.

Mathys Tel has struggled for game time, Wilson Odobert is managing an ACL injury, while Spurs weakened their wide depth in the winter by selling Brennan Johnson.

The expectation was for Tottenham to bolster their winger ranks last transfer window, but they opted against doing so despite being linked with a couple of options.

Tottenham linked with Kevin Schade as Brentford set £60m price tag

Football Insider now reports that one of Spurs’ winter transfer targets, Kevin Schade, is attracting interest from several European clubs.

The likes of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are among those currently monitoring the wide forward, with Brentford understood to have placed a price tag of £60 million on him.

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Ahead of the winter window, Kevin Schade was linked with a potential reunion with Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

However, no move materialised, with the German instead remaining at the Gtech Stadium, where he has continued to impress, scoring more goals than Spurs’ wide options (seven).

Spurs face competition for Kevin Schade amid transfer interest

The Bees themselves are understood to be ready to sell the German for the right price this summer transfer window.

However, it is claimed that Tottenham are likely to face difficulty in striking a deal due to their ongoing fight against relegation.

Spurs’ transfer plans have since seen them identify Schade as a player who could come in and have a big impact next term.

But they are not well placed to secure his signature at the moment. Instead, a move abroad looks more likely for Schade, with both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan better placed to do a deal.

Inter Milan are considering a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur’s Pedro Porro, and they already have a transfer budget in mind.

Inter Milan looks like they could well be doing business with Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.

We already know that the Nerazzurri are keen on securing the services of senior player Guglielmo Vicario, who could well be headed out the door.

Reports claim that Inter Milan is not open to splashing the cash on Vicario but will instead consider a loan with an option to buy.

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro seen as Inter Milan’s top target

While the Serie A outfit is not aiming to spend big on Vicario, a different approach is being considered for another senior player at Spurs.

According to L’Interista, it is understood that Inter Milan is keen on signing Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro this summer.

It is claimed that the 26-year-old is considered ‘the best’ option for Inter, who are also interested in Marco Palestra but would prefer a more established full-back option.

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The Milan club’s full-back Denzel Dumfries is expected to depart from Inter in the summer, and Porro has been named as their main target to replace the Dutchman.

How much Inter Milan have budgeted for Porro

Dumfries is understood to have a release clause of €25m (£21m), and it is explained that once Inter receive a fee for the full-back, it will be channelled towards the signing of Porro.

Spurs themselves are reported not to be looking to demand a huge fee for the full-back who has been a mainstay in their backline since his move a few seasons ago.

Inter Milan, for their part, are said to have a budget of €40m (£34m) as they look to bolster their full-back ranks in the summer.

Cristian Romero received heavy criticism from a journalist after Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to Atletico Madrid, but they have since backtracked on their statement slamming the defender.

Tottenham Hotspur were appalling against Atletico Madrid, and even with the second leg still to come, it seems the club are bound to exit the Champions League.

Spurs did manage to come up with a couple of decent moments in attack, but they made some shocking errors at the back, which gifted Atletico a 5-2 victory.

Antonin Kinsky was the main player to come under a lot of criticism, but Cristian Romero also came in for some stick due to what he did after the game had ended.

Journalist slams Cristian Romero for failing to give a post-match Tottenham interview

Romero was not a player specifically at fault for any of Atletico’s goals, but he will have been disappointed by being part of a Tottenham defensive line that conceded five times.

However, the 27-year-old was slammed by a Brazilian reporter for refusing to speak to the media after the match.

In a loaded rant, Fred Caldeira took aim at Romero, as he called for the centre-back to be stripped of the Tottenham captaincy.

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The journalist told TNT Sports Brasil: “Romero doesn’t deserve to wear the captain’s armband at Tottenham.

“It’s very easy to be brave when things are going well. Cristian Romero should have given an interview today. It was his obligation as captain.”

Caldeira then went on to compare Romero’s absence to the behaviour of other Premier League skippers.

“You value when you see Virgil van Dijk speaking at Liverpool, or players who have faced the media during difficult years at Manchester United,” he continued.

Archie Gray, Djed Spence and Kevin Danso were the only players Caldeira saw giving interviews, causing his criticism for Romero to continue.

He added: “He’s not the main culprit for what’s happening, but he’s also not someone who is helping. At the very least, he should face the situation, and he isn’t doing that.”

Fred Caldeira apologises to Romero after blunder

It was only later on that Caldeira realised Romero had to leave the pitch shortly before full-time, due to suffering a head knock with Joao Palhinha.

This left the harsh critic with egg on his face, and he quickly took to social media to apologise to the Tottenham captain for the unfortunate misunderstanding.

Calderia wrote: “I committed an injustice with Romero. I have to leave the pitch minutes before the final whistle to reach the post-match interviews in time, so I didn’t see the head collision between Romero and Palhinha. Clearly, he was not in condition to give interviews.”

Hopefully, Caldeira has learnt his lesson not to judge a player before understanding the situation as a whole.

Tottenham Hotspur are rumoured to be interested in a defender who they were considering last summer as a replacement for Cristian Romero.

It is difficult to say how many Tottenham Hotspur players are heading for a summer exit, but at least some key players departing seems highly likely.

Spurs have had a dreadful season, in which the Champions League has been the club’s one and only positive. However, this is no longer the case after a disastrous result against Atletico Madrid.

This had led to questions over the future of multiple first-team starters, including centre-back duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

As a result, Tottenham may need to look at adding some new defenders, and they already appear to have identified one transfer target.

Tottenham are interested in signing Mario Gila

According to Tutto Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness), Mario Gila does not want to renew his contract at Lazio, and Spurs have ‘burst onto the scene’ to secure his signature.

Due to the Serie A club’s financial position, Gila should be available for under £25m, but there is competition among a few Premier League clubs.

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This includes Aston Villa and Everton, while Atletico Madrid are also in the race, but Diego Simeone’s team are keen not to be involved in a bidding war.

Spurs were linked with Gila last summer

Tottenham already have previous links with Gila, as he was seen as a potential replacement for Romero when it looked like the then-vice captain would join Atletico.

Therefore, it makes sense that Spurs are once again looking at the 28-year-old, with Romero’s Tottenham future uncertain yet again.

With Gila known for his recovery pace, he might be the ideal replacement not for Romero, but for van de Ven, who could also leave North London.

Whatever the case, Tottenham must ensure they get ahead of the competition, because it does not look like Gila will be on sale for long once the transfer window reopens.

Antonin Kinsky is being linked with a summer departure from Tottenham Hotspur, and he could make this happen thanks to a clause in his contract.

It seems unlikely that Antonin Kinsky will play for Tottenham Hotspur again, at least for a considerable amount of time.

The Czech keeper’s disastrous display in Madrid is all anyone can seem to talk about whenever his name gets a mention.

Since the game, it has already been reported that Kinsky is expected to push for a Spurs exit, as it is difficult to bounce back from such an awful night in the Champions League.

Antonin Kinsky’s Tottenham contract has a clause which could enable exit

According to iSport, Kinsky has been blocked from leaving Tottenham on loan in the past. However, a season away from the club is considered ‘much more likely’ after the events of the past week.

There is a clause in Kinsky’s contract which will cause him to be released on loan if he does not make a certain number of appearances.

The exact details of this agreement are currently unclear, but the shot-stopper is unlikely to play again this season, which could allow him to secure his Spurs exit.

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Spurs need to line up replacements for Kinsky immediately

A year away from North London could do Kinsky a world of good, but Tottenham will be left with a shortage of players to stand between the sticks.

Josh Keeley was sold to Luton Town last summer, and Brandon Austin is clearly not seen as an important figure at the club.

Plus, Spurs have been tempted to sell Guglielmo Vicario, which means not one, but two new goalkeepers may be needed this summer.

Therefore, Tottenham need to be proactive and ensure they secure the personnel required in order to compete on all fronts next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a goalkeeper who ended their hopes of a second European trophy in the space of three months.

There could be a lot of changes made to the Tottenham first-team squad this summer, with some big names rumoured to be on the move.

The goalkeeping position is one area which could look different soon, as Spurs have been tempted to sell Guglielmo Vicario due to how he is viewed by the supporters.

James Trafford has been linked with a move to Tottenham, and he is not the only shot-stopper under the North London club’s consideration.

Tottenham could attempt to sign Lucas Chevalier

According to Media Foot, Spurs are interested in signing Lucas Chevalier from Paris Saint-Germain.

The 24-year-old only joined the Ligue 1 team last summer, and he has kept 10 clean sheets in 26 appearances. However, Chevalier has been dropped in favour of Matvey Safonov, and has not played a game for PSG since January.

Tottenham are therefore looking to capitalise on this situation, and an approach has been made to ask about signing the Frenchman.

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Chevalier has played against Spurs twice since joining PSG

Spurs are familiar with Chevalier, as he made his PSG debut in the UEFA Super Cup. The man between the sticks conceded two goals that night, but he was the hero in the penalty shootout.

When Tottenham met PSG in the Champions League a few months later, Chevalier conceded three goals. Despite this, the French side were once again victorious over Thomas Frank’s Spurs.

Ultimately, Chevalier could be signed at a cut-price deal if he is not starting matches, so he could be an attractive option for Tottenham.

Still, his record is nothing particularly special, and someone like Trafford comes across as a bit more reliable, as well as being proven in English football.

Tottenham Hotspur have made up their minds on whether to sell Guglielmo Vicario this summer, after months of speculation concerning his future.

Guglielmo Vicario has had an interesting time at Tottenham Hotspur, with a few notable highs, but plenty of lows too.

This season has seen the Italian deliver performances like his Champions League showing against Monaco. However, there have also been moments, such as the Fulham defeat where Vicario committed some major errors.

As a result, it has been reported that Vicario may leave Tottenham this summer, with the goalkeeper failing to win any popularity contests with the supporters.

Tottenham will allow Guglielmo Vicario to join Inter Milan

According to Gazzetta, Spurs have already given Vicario the green light to join Inter Milan this summer, a club he has been linked with recently.

Vicario was close to joining Inter before he moved to Tottenham, but the transfer failed to come to fruition. However, now there is a real chance to get a deal over the line.

This is even more likely as there could be some unrest after the 29-year-old was benched by Igor Tudor when Spurs faced Atletico Madrid earlier this week.

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It was previously reported that Tottenham wanted between £21m and £25m to sell Vicario this summer.

Vicario has interest from multiple clubs

Inter are not the only team looking to snap up Vicario, with Juventus and Monaco both closely monitoring any developments from North London.

With so much interest in the shot-stopper, this summer really feels like the transfer window which could see Vicario depart Tottenham.

Therefore, it will not be surprising if Spurs continue to be linked with new goalkeepers in the coming weeks, with the search for a new number one potentially becoming a necessity.

Tottenham’s Kevin Danso has emerged on the transfer wishlist of Besiktas, but they are also considering another defender who plays for a team from London.

Tottenham Hotspur are in a fight for Premier League survival, and until that concludes, it is difficult to know which players will remain at the club beyond the summer.

Kevin Danso is one name who has struggled to make it at Spurs, with the defender making only 15 league appearances this season.

Although the Austrian’s move only officially became permanent in the summer, he is one player who could weigh up his future in North London.

Especially since Besiktas have been linked with Danso, which means the 27-year-old has a way out of Tottenham if he decides that is what he wants.

Besiktas are considering signing Kevin Danso from Tottenham

According to Tavkim (as relayed by Sport Witness), Besiktas have Danso on their transfer list ahead of this summer. Apparently, talks have already been held to bring the central defender to Istanbul, and he is considered to be a ‘top target’.

However, Besiktas are also considering Fulham’s Issa Diop, and there is no plan for the Turkish club to sign both players.

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TransferMarkt currently have Danso’s market value listed at £17.3m.

Danso could be given more opportunities at Tottenham after the summer

Right now, the futures of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero look uncertain. Should both centre-backs choose to leave, that would provide Danso with a massive opportunity.

The former RC Lens man has had some good performances in a Spurs shirt, and he would likely play more often if his team’s two star defenders are out of the picture.

Maybe the best move for Danso’s future is to head elsewhere, but it is looking more and more like he could still have a reason to remain at Tottenham.

A senior Tottenham Hotspur man, who has been out of action since the start of January, is edging closer to an early return.

There appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel for Spurs in terms of their injury situation, with new players being added to the treatment table just as others return to action.

Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are the latest Tottenham players to pick up injuries, with the Lilywhites having double-digit absentees for their trio to Anfield.

However, there has now been some positive news regarding a Spurs midfielder who has been out of action for over two months.

Rodrigo Bentancur may return quicker than Tottenham expected

Rodrigo Bentancur has been out with a hamstring injury since the start of the year, but his personal fitness coach, Daniel Fernandez, has provided a positive update on the midfielder’s situation.

Fernandez told 100% Deporte (as relayed by Sport Witness) that Bentancur’s recovery is progressing faster than initially expected and that his surgical wounds have healed well.

He revealed that the Tottenham star is around 15 days ahead of the original prognosis and has already started outdoor fitness work, which is an important step in the process.

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Bentancur had focused on rehabilitation and strength training for several weeks, and has now moved on to ‘football-specific’ moments.

The 28-year-old is following an ‘intense routine’ which is designed to accelerate his recovery while controlling his workload.

When is Bentancur expected to return to action?

Fernandez says that at present, the midfielder is completing three training sessions a day, primarily focused on muscular strengthening and progressive conditioning.

The programme is coordinated between Tottenham’s medical staff and Bentantcur’s personal trainer, while extra specialists have also been working on various aspects of his recovery.

While Spurs are managing the process, the Uruguay national team are also regularly receiving medical reports on the player.

Fernandez adds that based on the current timeline, the expectation is that Bentancur will be fit to play by the end of March.

There has been a new update on Robbie Keane’s stance on his future as Tottenham and other clubs circle over the Irishman.

The former Spurs striker’s impressive work at Ferencvaros has put him on the radar of British clubs, including Tottenham.

Some outlets have claimed that Keane is Spurs’ preferred option to replace Igor Tudor, with the Lilywhites already thought to have contacted the Tottenham legend regarding a fairytale return to N17.

A new update has shed light on whether the 45-year-old would be open to taking the reins at the North London club.

Robbie Keane is not interested in an interim role at Tottenham

A new report in TEAMtalk has confirmed that Spurs are one of the clubs chasing the budding Irish coach, but he is relaxed over his future.

It is revealed that Keane is ‘in no hurry to decide’ on the next step in his managerial career as he waits for a possible offer from Tottenham.

The report claims that the Spurs legend is seen as a ‘long-term successor’ to Tudor, with his understanding of the club’s culture and fan base making him an ‘appealing candidate’ to the North Londoners.

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However, it is revealed that Keane would only be interested in accepting a full-time role at Spurs, not an interim one.

Two other British clubs are battling Spurs for Keane

The Lilywhites will not have a free run at their former striker, who is not short of suitors ahead of the summer.

TEAMtalk say that Crystal Palace have shortlisted Keane to replace Oliver Glasner, who will leave Selhurst Park at the end of this season.

The Eagles value the 45-year-old’s motivational qualities and his Premier League pedigree and see him as someone capable of energising their squad.

Additionally, it is revealed that Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take over at Celtic from interim boss Martin O’Neill in the summer.