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Tottenham Hotspur face the prospect of losing their vice-captain and one of their best players, Cristian Romero, this summer, but the Lilywhites do not think they will need to dip into the transfer market to replace the Argentine.

Atletico Madrid are expected to meet with Spurs to discuss a deal for Romero over the coming days, but the negotiations are not expected to be straightforward.

Reports over recent days indicate that Tottenham will do everything in their power to convince Romero to stay and sign a new contract.

Romero has made some encouraging comments about his Spurs future, insisting that he is happy at the club, but the centre-back has so far refused to rule out a summer transfer.

Tottenham think they might already have an ideal Cristian Romero replacement

A report by TBR Football has now claimed Tottenham have been very happy with Kevin Danso since he arrived from Lens in January and are not ruling out the possibility of the 26-year-old being a regular starter next season.

The outlet says that the Austrian international is now settled at the club and given the attributes he possesses, some at Spurs believe that he is the ideal ‘readymade Romero replacement’.

However, that does not mean that Tottenham will not add a centre-back to their squad if they lose the Argentine this summer.

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TBR Football backs up what we have heard from some other sources over the last week by claiming that Spurs could push ahead with a move for Fikayo Tomori, who has been deemed surplus to requirements at AC Milan.

Tottenham will need to sign a top-class centre-back if they lose Romero

Danso has been solid whenever he has got an opportunity, but given how injury-prone Tottenham’s defenders are, the club will need to sign another top-class centre-back this summer if they lose Romero.

We know that Tottenham are big admirers of Marc Guehi, but it has emerged in recent days that the Crystal Palace man is not keen on a switch to N17.

Kevin Danso has named the artist he will likely choose for inspiration as part of the song he must sing as part of his Tottenham Hotspur initiation, and it is one that Spurs fans will love.

Tottenham Hotspur announced a few days ago they have completed their first signing of the summer window after Danso completed his £21m transfer.

Danso joined Tottenham from RC Lens in the winter window, initially on loan, and has since featured in 15 games for the club across all competitions, often filling in for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven at the heart of the Spurs defence when required.

In the Europa League final, the Austrian international played a crucial role for Ange Postecoglou, after the manager turned to a back five in the closing stages to help protect a slender 1-0 lead, with Danso coming on and doing a job late in the second half.

Kevin Danso reveals Spurs initiation song choice

With the centre-back now officially a Tottenham player following the permanent deal, Kevin Danso has revealed the artist he will likely be using for inspiration to complete his initiation.

A trend in recent years has seen the expectations of new signings having to stand up and sing a song in front of their team-mates, usually on a pre-season tour.

The defender admitted that singing is not his strong suit, but said he will still go through with it, opting for a track by Adele – a known Spurs supporter – as his choice.

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Speaking to Kronen Zeitung, he said, “Probably something by Adele, she is a Spurs fan,” when asked which song he would be choosing.

When quizzed on whether he could sing, Danso responded, “No, not at all, but I like to sing. I even have a karaoke machine at home.”

While he may not be relishing the chance to belt out vocals in front of the squad, the defender does appear to be enjoying life in London, as he shared his thoughts on the city.

“Yes, I love it. There is a lot to do here, there is always something going on. I just cannot handle the traffic jams,” he added.

Spurs still active in the transfer market despite Danso signing

While Tottenham have secured the signature of Kevin Danso, reports suggest the club remain active in the market and are looking to make further additions.

The word around Hotspur Way is that Spurs are aiming to strengthen three key positions in the squad – defence, midfield and attack – with multiple new faces expected to arrive.

Tottenham’s long-term plans for Luka Vuskovic have finally emerged, with the highly-rated teenager expected to return to north London this summer following a standout loan spell in Belgium.

Tottenham Hotspur in recent windows have signed youngsters with the hope of developing them into world-class players.

The likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are proof that the club’s strategy is yielding results, as Gray won Young Player of the Year at the London Awards.

Meanwhile, Bergvall won three awards at Spurs last season, including OSC Player of the Season, the One Hotspur Player of the Season, and the One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season.

While these two continue to catch the eye, Spurs have other youngsters who are impressing outside of north London, and one of such is Luka Vuskovic, who was signed two summers ago at the age of 16.

Tottenham’s plans for Luka Vuskovic revealed ahead of next season

Luka Vuskovic is currently out on loan at Westerlo in Belgium and has since impressed with his goal-scoring and overall play. Indeed, with the teenager now 18, he is eligible to play for Tottenham when he returns to the club this summer.

With the summer window open, it has now been revealed what Spurs’ plans are for the youngster, whose performances have caught the eye and earned him a call-up to the Croatian national team.

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According to Ben Jacobs, speaking on the Last Word On Spurs, Tottenham are said to be impressed with Vuskovic’s performances, with the N17 club reported to be fans of his ability to impact both boxes.

He said: “I think Tottenham were incredibly impressed by Vuskovic and his loan spell at Westerlo. Most of the reason is because they are realising this is a very intelligent player who can defend solidly, but also has effective attacking qualities as well.

“That is exactly the type of player Spurs and Ange Postecoglou like – someone that can make an impact in both boxes.”

Luka Vuskovic goal stats and future plans from Spurs perspective

Vuskovic is certainly a player with an eye for goal as he has scored more goals than Bukayo Saka managed in the Premier League last season, with the defender finding the back of the net seven times and assisting three in all competitions.

Vuskovic was also recognised as one of the next-gen players, with the Croat being ranked 26th amongst football’s upcoming talents.

Spurs are still considering whether the defender’s future lies in Tottenham next season, as another loan is being considered.

Ben Jacobs continued: “Tottenham are delighted with the player and his development; they think he is on track, and to clarify, there is no suggestion, according to my information, that Tottenham would entertain any kind of sale.”

“But what they may choose to do is loan him out for one more season, and that is where Hamburg may be a possibility – they made an enquiry and what they have been told by Spurs is ‘we will let you know later in the window’.”

Rodrigo Bentancur has now confessed that despite his best efforts to stay calm ahead of the Europa League final, he was overcome by nerves, given how important a game it was for Tottenham.

Everyone associated with Tottenham Hotspur has been in a celebratory mood over the last two weeks after Ange Postecoglou’s men made history by ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought in Bilbao.

Given all the abuse and banter the Spurs fans have been subject to over the last two decades, one can forgive them for basking in the glory of the historic success.

Some Tottenham players were quick to poke fun at the ‘Spursy’ tag after getting their hands on the trophy and their win at Bilbao will put those derogatory remarks to bed, at least temporarily.

Rodrigo Bentancur enjoyed the Europa League win to its fullest

Ange Postecoglou stressed the importance of securing the first trophy to change the mentality of the club, and he has certainly delivered on his promise of winning silverware in his second season.

Not many Tottenham fans would have been overly confident ahead of the final, given the amount of times the club has fallen short in the final stages over the last 17 years.

Bentancur confessed that as much as the Spurs players tried to stay calm in the lead-up to the final, it was tough to do so, given the club’s history and what a trophy meant to everyone associated with the Lilywhites.

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The Uruguayan told ESPN Deportes (as translated by Sport Witness): “Those were very nervous and anxious days, but luckily everything went as planned, and here we are, after celebrating with the club after winning a European Championship after so many years.

“Before the final, you unconsciously said you had to stay calm, but it’s tough to stay calm in a moment like that. It was my first European title; it was a return to victory with a club that hadn’t won a cup in a long time. I enjoyed it to the fullest.”

Tottenham have begun work on new Bentancur contract

It has been widely reported over the last month that Spurs are keen to tie Bentancur down to a new contract, with the midfielder now having just one year left on his deal.

A couple of days ago, TBR Football even asserted that Bentancur is viewed as future captain material by Tottenham, which is why the club have already initiated talks over a new deal.

The report claimed that the 27-year-old is willing to commit his future to Spurs but is waiting for a decision on Postecoglou’s future before greenlighting a new contract.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly turned their attention to a teenage full-back who has been making plenty of waves in Major League Soccer.

Tottenham could be on the lookout for extra cover in defence this summer after Sergio Reguilon departed the Lilywhites, while Spurs are yet to confirm if they will take up the option to extend Ben Davies’ contract.

Unsurprisingly, it has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are expected to sign a left-back to offer competition for Destiny Udogie this summer.

A fresh report from across the pond has now revealed that the Lilywhites have now turned their attention to an American teenager, who has been displaying maturity beyond his years in the MLS.

Tottenham have spoken to New England Revolution’s young full-back

Journalist Seth Macomber has now told The Blazing Musket that Tottenham are big fans of New England Revolution left-back Peyton Miller, who has emerged as one of the best young players in the MLS since breaking into the side back in 2023.

Miller is just 17 years of age, but he has already become a mainstay for his side and has a goal and three assists to his name across over 1,503 minutes.

It was previously claimed by Fox Sports’ Doug McIntyre that at least young one Premier League club has expressed an interest in the teenager, who is expected to move to Europe sooner rather than later.

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Meanwhile, Boston.com have also relayed Macomber’s information, asserting that Spurs have already held talks with Miller regarding a summer switch.

Tottenham are also eyeing a Brazilian left-back

Interestingly, Peyton Miller is not the only left-back from the Americas that Tottenham allegedly have their eye on.

Over recent weeks, it has emerged Spurs have expressed an interest in Botafogo left-back Cuiabano and have spoken to the defender as well as to his club regarding a summer move.

However, the update revealed that Tottenham face competition from Bournemouth and Manchester United for the young Brazilian.

Marco Silva has been heavily linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job, and should he take over at Hotspur Way, there are three Fulham stars he might want to bring with him to bolster the Spurs squad.

Ange Postecoglou remains manager of Tottenham Hotspur, but that could change in the coming weeks, with reports stating that Spurs have already decided to sack Postecoglou ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Several managers continue to be linked with the Tottenham job including Oliver Glasner, Simone Inzaghi, Andoni Iraola, Thomas Frank and Marco Silva.

The latter has done a great job at Fulham, leading the Cottagers to an 11th-place finish last season, with the London club even fighting for a spot in Europe at one point in the campaign.

Should Tottenham opt to sign Silva as their permanent manager, the Portuguese could bring three players who may improve the Spurs squad if they joined. Let us meet them…

Antonee Robinson could be strong competition for Destiny Udogie at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur need another full-back this summer, particularly if Ben Davies leaves when his contract expires.

At the moment, Spurs have three recognised full-backs in Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence, with Archie Gray often filling in as a makeshift option.

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All of that could change if Robinson joins Marco Silva, should he make a switch to Tottenham this summer.

Djed Spence is naturally a right-back, so if Robinson were to join Spurs with Marco Silva, we could see the American international come in and provide competition for Udogie, with Spence competing with Porro for the right-back spot.

Robinson has surely impressed, as he grabbed ten assists in the Premier League last season, the most by any defender, and the joint fourth-highest in the league. He would be a solid addition.

Rodrigo Muniz could act as a backup striker option for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move to sign Rodrigo Muniz ahead of the summer window, but it was reported that a move away from Fulham was very unlikely.

The former Flamengo man would need some persuading if he were to leave the Cottagers and join Spurs, but one would want to believe that if Silva were to persuade him to make a switch to N17, the Brazilian would be open to jumping ship.

Indeed, Muniz has enjoyed his spell as a forward in the Premier League at Fulham under Marco Silva, where he scored nine Premier League goals in 26 games in 2023/24 and then eight in 31 games in 2024/25.

Richarlison has been linked with a move away from Spurs, and if he were to leave, perhaps bringing in Muniz as backup would be a move Marco Silva considered.

Andreas Pereira could offer useful squad depth at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur, for sure, would be on the lookout for a player who can fill in as a ten, given James Maddison’s injury troubles, and Silva might fancy bringing in a man he knows as a backup to the Englishman.

Pound for pound, Maddison is the better player, but as a backup option, Andreas Pereira could prove a smart piece of business if he were to make a switch with Silva.

The former Manchester United man brings with him versatility, as he is capable of playing on the right, as a ten, an eight, and a six – qualities that are a dream for any manager.

He did manage to get himself eight goal contributions last season, after scoring twice and assisting six times. In the two seasons before that, Pereira got himself respectable ten-goal contributions in back-to-back campaigns, not bad for a backup option.

Tottenham are not looking to force Heung-min Son out of the door this summer, but they would be willing to sell their long-serving captain if the right bid arrives.

It was revealed yesterday that Tottenham Hotspur are set to part ways with Heung-min Son after the winger’s decade-long service.

The Korean forward has been attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, and with a little over a year left on his current deal, Tottenham are looking to cash in on their captain.

Tottenham fans have been unanimous in their reaction to the latest news of Heung-min Son’s potential departure, with many admitting that now is the perfect time for both parties to part ways, as Son has cemented his legendary status in N17 following the club’s recent triumph in Europe.

Tottenham will only consider significant offers for Heung-min Son

Indeed, Heung-min Son has been a loyal servant of Tottenham as the winger remained at the club, despite its 17-year wait for a major honour, even when several former Tottenham players left and went elsewhere to win silverware.

However, after contributing just 11 goals and 12 assists last season in 46 appearances in all competitions, the Korean’s time at N17 seems to be reaching its end.

However, it is now being reported by The Independent that while Tottenham are open to letting their captain go this summer, Spurs are only going to listen to significant offers for Heung-min Son amid renewed interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.

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Spurs face major call on Heung-min Son amid contract dilemma

The Tottenham captain is set to turn 33 next month and with him returning just 11 goals last season, the lowest since his first season at Tottenham, there is a feeling that he could be past his best.

Spurs only just offered the winger a one-year contract extension back in January and should the club fail to cash in on the wide forward, there is a chance that he might leave the club on a free when his contract expires next summer.

Tottenham have major decisions to make this transfer window and should Son depart the club, then a replacement for the Korean would need to become a priority.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly turned their attention to a young Bundesliga starlet after being snubbed by Johnny Cardoso, but the Lilywhites are now expected to face defeat in their latest transfer pursuit as well.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham’s £21m purchase option on Cardoso will go to waste as the midfielder prefers to join Atletico Madrid.

In fact, some sources suggest that Spurs have not even initiated a move for Cardoso, nor have they reached out to the Real Betis man to indicate that they intend to activate the option.

It turns out that Tottenham have identified a 20-year-old alternative to Cardoso, but even he will prove very difficult to get after the latest developments.

Tottenham set to face blow in pursuit Hugo Larsson

Over the last month, some sources indicated that Tottenham were becoming increasingly confident of signing Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt.

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Larsson is the man that Spurs were set to make a move for after being disappointed in their pursuit of Cardoso.

However, the outlet says that their pursuit of the Swede has now become complicated since Eintracht are adamant that they will not let the youngster depart.

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The Bundesliga club had identified Jobe Bellingham as a potential replacement for Larsson, but with the Sunderland player now leaning towards a move for Borussia Dortmund, Dino Toppmoller’s men do not wish to let their young starlet go.

The German side, who Spurs beat in the Europa League quarter-final, have now made it clear that it would take an offer of more than £50m to prise Larsson away.

Eintracht are in a strong negotiating position as the midfielder has four years left on his contract, with Spurs thus on course to miss out on the youngster.

What is Larsson’s transfer stance?

GiveMeSport say that apart from Tottenham, the young Swede is also being monitored by both Real Madrid and Manchester City.

However, despite attracting interest from these clubs, Larsson has decided that he will not agitate for a move if these sides are not able to strike a deal with his club.

The outlet points out that the 20-year-old will get a chance to play Champions League football at the Deutsche Bank Park next summer, which is perhaps why he is not intent on pushing for a move.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed what he knows about Everton’s rumoured interest in Richarlison and what the Tottenham forward expects to happen this summer.

The Brazilian has endured a frustrating three-year spell at Tottenham, with injuries preventing him from showcasing his best for the side consistently.

However, the 28-year-old had a strong end to the campaign, playing a crucial part in the club’s Europa League success, even starting the final over captain Heung-min Son.

Despite the way he ended the campaign, reports indicate that Tottenham are expected to cash in on Richarlison in order to fund moves for their top transfer targets.

Are Everton expected to make a move for Richarlison?

Rumours first emerged in March that Richarlison is on Everton’s summer wishlist, with the Merseyside club said to be prioritising re-signing the striker ahead of their move to the new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

Some sources have since claimed that Everton are looking to sign Richarlison on loan with an option to buy, but Ben Jacobs has now refuted those suggestions, insisting that the Toffees are not expected to make an offer for the Brazilian.

The journalist remarked that should the striker leave Tottenham, he knows that it is likely to be to a club outside the Premier League.

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When asked about Richarlison’s future, Jacobs said on Last Word on Spurs: “I’m not aware, despite rumours of anything between Everton and Richarlison, I don’t have any information that suggests that Everton are going to return to try and sign Richarlison.

“And I think if he was to depart, even though there may be a willingness to go back to Everton, but generally I think the player realises if he’s going to leave Spurs, he’s probably going to be leaving the Premier League as well.”

Tottenham will listen to offers for Richarlison this summer

Irrespective of whether Everton make a move to re-sign the forward, it appears that his time at Hotspur Way is about to come to an end.

Just a couple of days ago, the reliable Alasdair Gold said that Tottenham will listen to offers for Richarlison, with the Lilywhites expected to be in the market for a new striker.

As Tottenham Hotspur prepare to make a splash in this summer’s transfer window, the one thing they need to be mindful of is their lack of homegrown and locally-trained players, with the club being well short of the required numbers, particularly for the Champions League.

The outlook for the summer was not looking too promising for Spurs until a few weeks ago, with the club’s financial situation meaning that Tottenham had to sell before they could buy.

However, winning the Europa League has changed the North London club’s fortunes, with Tottenham’s coffers expected to be boosted by around £180m, owing to their participation in next season’s Champions League.

According to reports, Spurs are planning to flex their financial muscle this summer and make some ambitious signings ahead of their return to Europe’s premier club tournament.

Tottenham have to be wary of their homegrown numbers

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now pointed out that the Lilywhites have to be mindful of their lack of homegrown options before they finalised their transfer targets.

The departure of Fraser Forster has left the club in an even worse position, although the one advantage they have is the fact Kevin Danso qualifies as homegrown in the Premier League since he was part of the Reading and MK Dons youth set-up as a youngster.

The Premier League rules state that “a homegrown player is someone who has been registered with any club affiliated to The Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons, or 36 months, before his 21st birthday (or the end of the season during which he turns 21).”

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As things stand, Spurs have 16 non-homegrown players in their squad, with only a maximum of 17 allowed for the Premier League. Meanwhile, they have 7 homegrown players, with a minimum of eight required to be named in the squad.

Champions League squad rules further complicate things for Tottenham

Gold points out that the rules for UEFA competitions are very different, thus giving an even bigger headache for the North Londoners.

The European football governing body requires teams to have at least eight players out of the 25-man squad to be locally trained. If a club have fewer than eight in their squad, then the maximum number of players in their squad is reduced accordingly.

Gold explains that Tottenham currently have 23 European non-locally trained players in their ranks, but only 17 can be named in their Champions League squad.

How Tottenham’s Premier League squad looks right now, including players returning from loan and before anyone else leaves.

Premier League non-homegrown players (17 currently, 17 maximum allowed): Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son Heung-min, Pape Matar Sarr, Manor Solomon, Bryan Gil, Alejo Veliz, Josh Keeley.

Premier League homegrown players (7 currently and eight minimum required): Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Brandon Austin, Ben Davies, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence.

Notable Under-21s players: Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, Dane Scarlett, Yang-min Hyeok, Luka Vuskovic, Ashley Phillips, Alfie Devine, Jamie Donley, Alfie Dorrington.

Even more glaringly, Spurs would be required to name four club-trained players in their squad, but currently have just one in their squad above the age of 21 in the form of keeper Brandon Austin.