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Cristian Romero has expressed his joy at signing a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, referring to the North London side as the ‘best club in the world’

Romero has attracted plenty of interest from sides in Spain this summer, and it was even claimed at the start of the summer that the Tottenham defender was keen on joining Atletico Madrid.

However, Spurs managed to see off advances from the La Liga side, and the defender’s commitment to the club became clear when Thomas Frank named him the new captain following the departure of Heung-min Son.

On Monday, in a huge development, it emerged that Romero had put pen to paper on a new four-year deal with Tottenham.

Cristian Romero sends message to Tottenham fans after signing contract

The new Tottenham captain has now admitted that he is very happy at N17 and expressed his pride at being given the captain’s armband.

Romero told the official Spurs channel: “I’m very happy here in the club. For me, this club is the best in the world. The last two weeks, first becoming captain and now signing the contract with the club. For me, it’s a fantastic decision.

“My message to the fans is thank you for your amazing support every day and every match. For me, and it’s important also for the team.”

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On Saturday, in his first home game as captain, Romero took his son Valentino onto the pitch as his mascot, and he admitted that it was a special moment for him.

The centre-back said: “Going on to the pitch with my son [on Saturday], it’s special for me. First time as captain, and yeah, it is incredible for me. I love football, I love this club. It’s special for me to go to the pitch with him.”

Romero is targeting another trophy this season

The Argentine is no stranger to winning silverware, and played an important part in Tottenham’s Europa League win, being adjudged the Man of the Match in the final against Manchester United.

Now that Tottenham have got a taste of success, Cristian Romero insisted that they are hungry for more and have their eyes on winning a trophy again this campaign.

He added: “After winning the Europa League, it’s like a special season now. In football, sometimes there are good moments, bad moments. The most important thing for me is to stay all together. We want to win. Maybe, why not again this season? Another trophy with the club is important for everyone.”

Tottenham Hotspur look set to miss out on Savinho after Pep Guardiola made a firm decision on the Brazilian winger’s future.

While Spurs are expected to get a deal for Eberechi Eze over the line, frustratingly for Tottenham fans, the club’s pursuit of Savinho appears to be collapsing.

Until the weekend, it was being reported that Tottenham are continuing to push for Savinho despite having their opening offer turned down by Man City.

However, on Monday, journalist Guillem Balague claimed that Man City had decided against selling Savinho this summer.

This news has now been backed up by talkSPORT, who revealed that it is Pep Guardiola who has ‘closed the door’ on an exit for Savinho.

The report says that the player was keen on making a switch to Tottenham Hotspur after just one season at the Etihad Stadium.

Spurs were willing to pay a club-record fee for the 21-year-old, but Guardiola has decided that he does not want to lose Savinho this summer.

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The Brazilian is thus expected to stay put in Manchester this season, with the Lilywhites now expected to move on to other wide targets.

Tottenham have a Ligue 1 alternative in their sights

It has been revealed by Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe that Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche ranks high on Spurs’ wishlist as a potential Savinho alternative.

Although a natural right-winger, Akliouche, who can also play as a number ten, scored eight goals and provided 12 assists last campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace still have some disagreements regarding the valuation of Eberechi Eze, according to a new update by Fabrizio Romano.

According to reports, a fresh round of talks between Daniel Levy and Steve Paris was held on Monday regarding Eze.

It has been claimed by several sources that a move to Tottenham is imminent for Eze, with the negotiations advancing.

However, it has now emerged that there is still a slight disagreement on the fee between the two London clubs as talks continue.

Crystal Palace want more than what Tottenham are offering for Eberechi Eze

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed on DAZN that the Lilywhites and the Eagles have still not reached an agreement on the transfer fee for the attacking midfielder.

Spurs have reportedly sent an offer of £55m + £5m in add-ons for Eze, but Palace want more.

However, Romano adds that negotiations are advancing and he gives the deal an 85 per cent chance of getting over the line.

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One factor could be holding up Eze’s move to Spurs

Most reliable sources appear convinced that Eze will be a Tottenham player soon, but there may be one factor holding up the transfer.

It has been claimed by some outlets that Palace want to sign a replacement for Eze before finalising his sale.

Tottenham supporters will love what Cristian Romero said on social media after committing his future to the North London club.

Tottenham Hotspur have made some smart signings this summer and are reportedly after more top players, but arguably their best deal of the summer was not a transfer at all.

It came yesterday when the club announced that new captain, Cristian Romero, had penned a four-year deal with Tottenham.

According to Salary Leaks, the defender’s new contract is worth £200,000 per week, making him the highest earner in the Spurs squad.

Cristian Romero expresses his love for Tottenham Hotspur

The Argentine defender may be a busy and loud player on the pitch, but he is a man of few words off it.

However, he has now taken to social media to express his love for Tottenham, referring to the club as his family, and admitting that he loves the fans.

Romero posted a behind-the-scenes video of his contract signing, along with the caption: “I’m here to stay. Spurs is my family. I love the fans. I love this club.”

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Is this a sign that Spurs will show serious ambition?

In the past, Romero has criticised the Spurs hierarchy for a lack of ambition, questioning why the Lilywhites do not invest as much into their squad as some of their rivals.

The fact that he has done a 180 on his future and signed a new deal suggests that he has been sufficiently convinced by Daniel Levy and the leadership that Tottenham intend to compete.

It is also clear that the Argentine has been won over by Thomas Frank and his coaching staff. If Frank can build around the likes of Romero, Van de Ven, Palhinha, and Kudus this season, Spurs could be in for a solid season.

Djed Spence has put pen to paper and signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur and the length of the agreement has now been disclosed.

Tottenham Hotspur have been working to bring new players to the club this summer, but keeping hold of their current stars is important too.

It is therefore positive news that Djed Spence has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham. This comes after Spence already signed a Spurs contract until 2028 last October.

The 25-year-old has played every minute of Thomas Frank’s opening two competitive matches. The last time he spent an entire match on the bench was in May, when Tottenham defeated Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-finals. This highlights just how important he has become, despite previously being written off by some at the club.

Djed Spence has committed himself to Tottenham until 2030

According to Tom Barclay, Djed Spence has signed a new contract keeping him at Spurs until 2029. There is an option to extend his stay by another year, which means he could be contracted to remain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the next five seasons, including the current one.

Barclay has heaped praise on Spence, who has changed his fortunes at Tottenham. Only last summer, it was reported that Tottenham could be willing to sell Spence for as little as £6m. This shows just how impressive his ‘turnaround’ has been.

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Barclay posted on X: “Good news for Djed Spence signing a new deal. Led to believe the terms take him until 2029 with an option of another year.

“Been quite the turnaround for him since just over a year ago, but now one of his targets should be to get in among reckoning for England. He has the talent.”

Is Spence good enough for England?

A key factor in Spence never having made his international debut is that he has not been a regular starter at Tottenham. However, with Destiny Udogie injured, this is his time to impress. There is no doubt that on his day, Spence is a brilliant full-back and is good enough to play for England.

After all, it is not as if the national team have a great deal of options in the left-back position. Neither Reece James, nor Myles Lewis-Skelley looked particularly impressive against Andorra and Senegal respectively when England played in June. In fact, those were two very lacklustre performances across the whole team.

England need someone who is willing to take a risk or two and who can drive forward with pace, as well as fulfilling their defensive duties.

Spence is that kind of player and while he does need to work on his consistency, Thomas Tuchel would certainly benefit from having him as an option in his squad.

Eric Dier has always held Mousa Dembele in the highest regard, but the former Tottenham defender has now hinted that he may have finally found someone who matches – or even surpasses – the Belgian’s brilliance.

Eric Dier departed Tottenham Hotspur in the winter of 2024 after spending nine years in north London, sealing a move to Bayern Munich in search of a new challenge.

Since leaving N17, the Englishman has enjoyed success abroad, winning silverware in Germany and testing himself alongside some of the best talents European football has to offer.

Throughout his time at Tottenham, Dier never shied away from praising Mousa Dembele, often describing the Belgian as the most talented player he had ever played with.

However, it now seems that Dier’s perspective has shifted slightly, as he admits to having encountered another footballer who has forced him to rethink his long-standing admiration for Dembele.

Eric Dier compares new teammate to Mousa Dembele at Tottenham

Speaking about his admiration for Mousa Dembele in a recent interview, Eric Dier explained how the Belgian was always the benchmark in his eyes, but admitted that his time in Munich had made him reconsider.

Dier revealed to The Fozcast podcast that he has been stunned by the quality of one of his former Bayern teammates, Jamal Musiala.

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He said: “Before anyone would ask me who the best player I played with was, I would always say Mousa Dembele. He made me have to think. He is just extraordinary; he does things that no one else can do.”

Dier then went on to describe the unique qualities that stood out when he first trained alongside Musiala, highlighting the artistry and freedom with which the player operates.

“He is an artist; the freedom that he plays with is incredible. That night I was just in awe of him, the courage to take the ball anywhere, the way he moves, the way he controls it.

“The way he glides past people surprised me. When I got there and saw him, he was bigger than I expected. He is skinny up top but has big legs, taller and stronger than you would think.”

Dembele has a lasting legacy as a Spurs fan favourite

Jamal Musiala is highly talented and technical, but so is Mousa Dembele, whose quality has long been recognised across the game, with countless players lauding the Belgian as one of the most difficult opponents they faced.

His ability to dictate midfield battles and glide past challenges made him a unique figure during his spell in north London.

Only recently, Alex Iwobi admitted that Tottenham’s Dembele was the toughest opponent he had faced, even placing him above both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when it came to difficulty.

The former Arsenal man said: “Obviously, played against Messi, played against Ronaldo, but for me I hate to say it because he did play for Spurs. Mousa Dembele.”

He continued: “We spoke about this in the changing room the other day – Mousa Dembele gives you this arm… Bro, he was a joke.”

Asked to explain why Dembele stood out so much, Iwobi added: “When you play against him, you understand – you cannot get the ball off him.

“He is technically sound and he does not really use his right foot like that – he is one-footed. Left foot is insane, he finds a pass, like he is just eating up any man. He was insane, he could control the midfield by himself.”

Thomas Frank is already spotting plenty of qualities in Richarlison that he is a big fan of at Tottenham as the Brazilian competes with Dominic Solanke for that number nine spot.

Richarlison has wasted no time in getting off the mark in the Premier League this season under Thomas Frank, with the striker bagging a brace in Tottenham’s opening league game against Burnley.

Two well-taken goals, including a bicycle kick, helped Tottenham secure a 3-0 win against Scott Parker’s men, placing Spurs in the top three of the Premier League table, although after just one gameweek.

The Brazilian forward has also been the subject of transfer speculation, with reports suggesting that Richarlison is weighing up his future at Tottenham as he looks to cement regular first-team football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Frank impressed with Richarlison at Tottenham

TBR Football have now revealed that Richarlison’s style of play is quickly making him a favourite under Thomas Frank at Tottenham, with the manager particularly fond of how he leads the press from the front.

It is understood that Frank has been impressed with Richarlison, who is now strongly competing with Dominic Solanke for a starting spot in attack.

Speaking about the Brazilian’s suitability to the Dane’s style, journalist Graeme Bailey told TBR Football: “Richarlison will get his chance at Tottenham primarily because of the way he plays. We know that Thomas Frank likes that closing-down style, so Richarlison fits into that approach.”

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Talk around the striker’s future is now expected to ease following such a strong start to life under Frank, with many now seeing him as a player capable of holding down a starting berth.

Bailey added: “Coming into these next two weeks of the transfer window, let us see what happens with him – we could still be talking about him going elsewhere in the final week – but I think he is really rubbing shoulders with Solanke now for that starting role. So, I think it does tell us that Richarlison has a future there, based on the way he plays.”

Richarlison showing his full qualities for Frank

There is no doubting Richarlison’s work ethic and his willingness to put himself about, yet what made his Burnley performance stand out was the complete centre-forward display he produced, which highlighted not only his pressing but also his finishing.

Reflecting on that display, Frank himself was full of praise for the Brazilian. He said: “I think first and foremost, wow! His performance on Wednesday, wow! I think his work ethic, the way he leads the team, the way he presses, his hold-up play and the way he competes.

“But hey, on top of that strikers need to score goals and two great goals (against Burnley).”

Manor Solomon’s hopes of sealing a dream return from Tottenham to Leeds United have been dealt a significant setback, with fresh reports suggesting the Yorkshire club may be turning their attention elsewhere.

Manor Solomon returned to Tottenham Hotspur this summer after his loan spell at Leeds United, but his involvement has been minimal as he continues to battle back from injury.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank recently provided an update on Solomon’s progress, making clear that the wide man still has a role in the squad.

Speaking on the winger’s issue, Frank explained: “Every player that is here is part of the plans. Manor is just back from his injury, in terms of being on the pitch he had a part training with the team yesterday, so hopefully he can progress after that.”

Tottenham winger Manor Solomon faces Leeds United transfer blow

Yet there is doubt regarding the Israel international’s future, and The Standard is now reporting that Solomon has been open to a switch back to Elland Road this summer, but that prospect has been hit by a major blow.

Leeds United are understood to be exploring the possibility of signing AC Milan forward Noah Okafor, which would put any return for Solomon in serious doubt.

During his loan spell last season, Solomon played a key role in Leeds’ Championship-winning campaign, scoring ten goals, including a decisive strike against Plymouth Argyle that helped seal the title.

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His performances endeared him to the Leeds faithful, but with Okafor now emerging as a top target, a Premier League reunion for the Israel international appears unlikely.

Fabrizio Romano reveals interest in Solomon away from Spurs

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manor Solomon continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe, with sides in both La Liga and the Premier League monitoring his situation closely.

According to Romano, the next few weeks could be decisive in determining the 26-year-old’s future.

It is also understood that Tottenham had already decided on their pre-season tour that Solomon would once again be allowed to leave, either on loan or in a permanent deal.

However, with Leeds shifting their focus, the options for the winger may now take a different direction. There remains the possibility of a move to Leeds, although that route is now far from certain.

There is also a scenario where Solomon could attempt to work his way back into contention at Tottenham, as suggested by earlier reports this summer.

Yet with Tottenham showing serious interest in wide options such as Savinho and Eberechi Eze, Solomon’s chances of breaking back into the starting picture may prove difficult.

Tottenham were presented with the chance to sign a big-six Premier League winger this summer, but the north London side opted against a move.

Rumours earlier in the summer transfer window suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were keeping close tabs on the situation surrounding Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

The 21-year-old Argentine is involved in a fallout with United manager Ruben Amorim, who has forced Garnacho out of the first-team picture at Old Trafford. As a result, Garnacho has been placed on the transfer list, with several European clubs showing interest in him.

Among them was Tottenham Hotspur, who at one point were tempted to test the waters with an opening bid for Garnacho, whose valuation was understood to be around £40 million.

Tottenham and Arsenal turn down Alejandro Garnacho transfer

A report from Manchester Evening News now confirms that Tottenham were among three Champions League clubs that considered signing Alejandro Garnacho.

It is understood that Spurs, alongside Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, were in the race for the United winger, but after conducting thorough checks on the 21-year-old, they moved on to alternative targets.

Arsenal, for their part, went on to secure the signing of Noni Madueke and are reported to be interested in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

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Tottenham, meanwhile, sealed the capture of Mohammed Kudus and remains active in the market, with both Eze and Savinho high on their shortlist.

Chelsea now favourites to sign Garnacho from Man United

Chelsea have emerged as the likeliest destination for Alejandro Garnacho, with the winger still searching for a new club despite the transfer window entering its final two weeks.

Last season, the Argentine recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 appearances for Manchester United, highlighting the quality he could bring to any frontline.

From a Tottenham perspective, Garnacho might have offered an exciting option for Thomas Frank’s squad, yet Spurs are instead pressing forward with their preferred signings.

Will Lankshear has made an impressive start to his loan spell at Oxford United, with the Tottenham academy graduate finding the back of the net on Sunday in their Championship clash away at Hull City.

Lanskhear has an exceptional record in youth football for Spurs, and he made his mark in the first-team last season, scoring his first senior goal for the club in their Europa League clash at Galatasaray.

However, the centre-forward struggled to make his mark on loan at West Brom last season, failing to find the back of the net in 13 appearances for the Baggies.

Lankshear’s loan spell at Oxford this season is thus crucial to his prospects of breaking through at Tottenham, and the youngster will be keen to catch the eye of the decision-makers at Hotspur Way.

Video: Tottenham’s Will Lankshear scores for Oxford United

The youngster has made a much better start to his time at the Kassam Stadium, finding the back of the net in Oxford’s away trip to Hull.

After the Tigers took the lead in the 2nd minute, Lankshear levelled the scores seven minutes later. The ball dropped kindly to the Tottenham Hotspur man, who volleyed the ball home from around 10 yards out, showcasing his goalscoring instinct.

However, the evening ended in disappointment for Lankshear and Oxford, who fell to a 3-2 loss, owing to a stoppage-time winner from Ollie McBurnie.

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Could Spurs have their next Harry Kane or Jermaine Defoe?

The young striker is a boyhood Tottenham fan and has admitted that he is keen to follow in the footsteps of the great strikers who have graced the pitch at N17 over recent decades.

Lankshear has admitted that he takes inspiration from the likes of Harry Kane and Jermaine Defoe, but emulating their achievement at the club is easier said than done.

The young striker has to impress in the Championship this season if he wants to convince Thomas Frank and his coaching staff that he potentially has a future at Spurs.