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A new report has shed light on Cristian Romero’s transfer stance on Atletico Madrid’s interest and whether the centre-back could remain at Tottenham if they beat Manchester United to lift the Europa League trophy.

The experienced defender’s future has been the subject of much speculation over the last couple of months, with Romero thought to have verbally agreed to join Atletico Madrid this summer.

Some sources have even claimed over recent weeks that Atletico are already preparing an offer for Romero, even though we are still several weeks away from the opening of the transfer window.

Last week, one Spanish outlet stated that Diego Simeone’s side have already agreed personal terms with Romero, although the negotiations with Tottenham are expected to be the harder part.

Will Cristian Romero’s Tottenham future be affected by Europa League success?

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to be able to convince their vice-captain to stay, even if they win the Europa League and secure passage into next season’s Champions League.

The centre-back has already decided to undertake a fresh challenge this summer, and he views a switch to Atletico as the perfect move at this stage of his career.

The Argentine has already given indications to his employers that he wants to move to the Metropolitano Stadium, and it is asserted that he is not poised to alter his stance irrespective of the result of the Europa League final.

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However, the publication adds that for the moment, the 27-year-old’s entire focus is on having a strong end to the season with Tottenham.

Lengthy negotiations may be needed for Atletico to sign Romero

GiveMeSport say that despite Romero’s desire to join Atletico, lengthy negotiations may be needed for the La Liga side to secure the centre-back.

This is because there is a big difference between the valuation of the two clubs, with Spurs wanting £65m for the former Juventus man while Atletico are only willing to pay around £40m.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to get a bidding war going for Manor Solomon this summer after the latest update coming out of Leeds United.

While there has been a lot said and written about potential incomings at Tottenham, there is also expected to be a lot of departures, with reports indicating that Spurs have to sell before buying this summer, due to their financial constraints.

One man who appears certain to leave is Manor Solomon, who has been outstanding all season for Leeds, playing a key role in their Championship title win.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Leeds are keen to sign Solomon permanently, but the newly promoted club are expected to face some competition, with Everton and Southampton also credited with an interest in the Tottenham winger.

Leeds United’s stance on Manor Solomon revealed amidst competition

Football Insider have now become the latest outlet to confirm that the 25-year-old will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer following his successful loan spell at Elland Road.

The report says that several Premier League sides, including Everton, are also eyeing Solomon, but Daniel Farke is determined to bring him through the door.

The outlet says that Leeds could make as many as ten new additions to their squad before their return to the top flight. The Israeli international is alleged to be a ‘priority’, right at the top of the Yorkshire club’s wishlist.

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Tottenham’s asking price and Solomon’s stance on his future

According to some sources, Tottenham are hoping to get £20m for Solomon’s sale this summer, while Leeds are looking to sign him for around £15m.

Solomon is also thought to be of interest to Marseille, but it looks like the player might have already made up his mind on who he wants to join.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering bringing a manager who left the Premier League last summer back to these shores as they continue to scour the market for a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

The speculation over Postecoglou’s future has died down a bit over the last week, with Tottenham’s sole focus on lifting the Europa League.

However, a big decision will have to be made regarding the Australian this summer, and it turns out Tottenham are looking far and wide for Postecoglou’s replacement.

A former Premier League manager has now been put forward as a potential option to take over from the Australian at the end of the season.

Tottenham eyeing move for Roberto De Zerbi

This update comes from Gianluca Di Marzio, who says that Tottenham will have to beat Man United in the Europa League final for Postecoglou to keep his job.

Apart from the usual names we have heard over the last couple of months, Di Marzio suggests that Roberto De Zerbi is also on Spurs’ wishlist.

The Italian made a big name for himself at Brighton, and since swapping the South Coast of England for Marseille, his reputation has only continued to grow, with his side currently sitting in second place in Ligue 1.

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It remains to be seen if the 45-year-old will be open to an offer for Spurs, especially just a year on from taking on a new project at Marseille.

Two clear favourites emerge for the Spurs job

Di Marzio also names Andoni Iraola as an option Tottenham are looking but he says that the number one name on the Lilywhites’ wishlist is Marco Silva.

The Portuguese coach is expected to emerge as Spurs’ main target if they do decide to part ways with Postecoglou after the Europa League final.

The journalist adds that Al-Hilal are also showing interest in Silva, but the 47-year-old is thought to be keen on remaining in the Premier League.

Gary Neville has revealed that one factor which gives him confidence that Man United will beat Tottenham in the Europa League final, even though they have had a poor season.

Tottenham Hotspur and Man United both find themselves in a very similar situation. They have both had disastrous campaigns domestically and need to win the Europa League to salvage their campaign.

Additionally, Postecoglou also needs to win the trophy for his own future. While winning the Europa League may not guarantee Postecoglou will stay, losing it will almost certainly mean his time at Spurs will run out this summer.

There is also the small matter of Champions League football on offer to the winner, with the extra revenue from the competition being crucial to both clubs ahead of the summer window.

Gary Neville is confident but has a ‘sickly feeling’ about the final

Given how big the stakes are, Neville admitted that he is nervous ahead of the showpiece event in Bilbao.

However, the pundit expects the Red Devils to get the job done on the night of the final, pointing out that United have a habit of winning silverware even during tough seasons.

When asked for his thoughts on Tottenham vs Man United, the pundit told BBC Sport: “Roy Keane called it a great game the other day. That is what Roy would think. My mentality is different. I was a right-back.

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“You know the only thing you can do is lose your team the game. Unless you are Trent Alexander-Arnold, you are unlikely to win your team a game as a right-back.

“It is a huge game. The consequences are massive. I have a sickly feeling in my stomach about this game as a United fan, purely because of what is at stake.

“But I am confident. Manchester United have an uncanny knack, even in difficult times and bad times – and this has been a really bad season – of picking up trophies.

“That is not a bad habit to have as a football club. They still get to finals and do things even though the league form has been awful – and it has been a terrible season.”

Does history matter for Tottenham vs Manchester United?

A lot of pundits seem to be basing their opinion on the contrasting records in the finals of Spurs and Man United over the last two decades.

However, that might have very little bearing on the game, as the current sets of players do not necessarily carry the scars or the winning legacy of old Tottenham or United sides.

One can be sure that it will be a very intense affair at San Mames, with both teams appear to be peaking at the right time.

UEFA have made a major call ahead of the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, confirming a controversial referee set to take charge in Bilbao.

The countdown begins, as Tottenham Hotspur are eight days away from either finishing the season on a high or ending what could go down as one of the most disappointing campaigns in the history of the club.

The Europa League final tie against Manchester United is a clash of huge significance for the Lilywhites. It holds the potential to either cap off a difficult season with silverware or deepen the wounds, especially with how it could influence transfer business going into the summer.

With the showdown set for May 21 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, UEFA have now made their referee decision public ahead of the final.

UEFA appoint Felix Zwayer as referee for Tottenham vs Manchester United

Football.London has confirmed that Felix Zwayer has been appointed as the referee for the Europa League final between Spurs and Manchester United.

The German official has overseen close to 700 matches in his career and was most recently in charge of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

That game saw a touch of controversy, after a penalty was awarded following a VAR check for a handball by Miles Lewis-Skelly.

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While his vast experience at the top level cannot be denied, Zwayer’s career has not been without blemishes, with past controversy surrounding his officiating history.

Back in 2005, Zwayer served a six-month ban after allegedly accepting a bribe of over £200, a punishment that followed his decision to report a match-fixing scandal to the German football authorities.

Felix Zwayer’s refereeing history with Tottenham and Manchester United

His name again drew attention in 2021, when Jude Bellingham publicly criticised him following a Bayern Munich versus Borussia Dortmund clash. The comments led to Bellingham receiving a fine, but also reignited scrutiny around Zwayer’s reputation.

This will be the first time the referee has taken charge of a European club final, though he did oversee the 2023 Nations League final between Croatia and Spain, and has also been appointed for domestic German Cup and Super Cup finals.

Zwayer has previously officiated two Tottenham matches. The first came in the 2015/16 Europa League away draw against Fiorentina, where he issued five yellow cards, four of them to Spurs.

He later took charge of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League group stage defeat to Barcelona at Wembley Stadium, in which he handed out six bookings, again four to Spurs players.

He has overseen four matches involving Manchester United, with the Red Devils remaining unbeaten across those games.

Tottenham are now exploring a summer move for Genoa defender Koni De Winter, with the club making an enquiry over the Belgian’s availability amid growing competition from both the Premier League and Serie A.

Tottenham Hotspur received fantastic news just last month regarding defender Koni De Winter.

It was reported that an exit from Genoa is very much on the cards for the 22-year-old defender, as the Italian side are in desperate need of funds and are aiming to raise around €50m (£42.4m) from player sales this summer.

Of course, the majority of that amount is expected to come from the sale of De Winter, who has impressed since making the switch from Juventus to Genoa. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with several clubs – not just Tottenham – now circling.

Tottenham enquire about Koni De Winter transfer

The latest report from GIVEMESPORT has now revealed that West Ham United and Crystal Palace are among the English clubs to have shown interest in signing the Belgian.

However, the interest is not limited to just Premier League sides, as there is significant attention from Italy too, with both Inter Milan and Napoli also making enquiries.

It has been confirmed that the versatile 22-year-old, who can operate as a centre-back, full-back or defensive midfielder, is expected to be available this summer for a fee between €25m (£21.2m) and €30m (£25.5m).

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Spurs are understood to be in the market to strengthen their defence this summer, particularly with Cristian Romero being linked with Atletico Madrid and Ben Davies potentially departing as his contract runs down.

With Koni De Winter available at a cut-price figure, the Lilywhites are keeping a close eye on developments and remain firmly interested.

Spurs face transfer competition for Koni De Winter

However, the other clubs monitoring the Belgian also appear to have genuine needs in that area of the pitch.

Crystal Palace are reportedly looking to add a central defender to their ranks, especially after Trevoh Chalobah’s loan move from Chelsea was cut short in January and with Marc Guehi’s future still uncertain.

West Ham United, meanwhile, are said to be targeting a young centre-back who can adapt to Graham Potter’s favoured 3-4-2-1 formation.

Despite already securing a deal to sign Empoli defender Luca Marianucci for €9m (£7.6m), Napoli are understood to be planning another defensive addition ahead of next season.

Inter Milan are also working on reinforcing their backline and are said to be targeting a young centre-half who can arrive in time to integrate before the Club World Cup.

Fresh reports now suggest that Manchester City are open to selling James McAtee, a midfielder, who Tottenham Hotspur enquired about on winter deadline day.

During the winter window, Tottenham Hotspur made a late move for Manchester City’s James McAtee.

However, nothing came from their winter efforts, as Pep Guardiola’s men were not willing to part ways with the young England international.

It was reported that City wanted him to remain at the Etihad, as they feared a potential repeat of the Cole Palmer situation, where an academy graduate goes on to succeed elsewhere.

Tottenham given green light to sign Manchester City midfielder James McAtee

Now, according to fresh reports from GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are still showing interest in James McAtee ahead of the summer window.

It is being reported that Tottenham could succeed in luring the Manchester City midfielder to N17 during the summer transfer window, as he is on course to be put on the market by the Manchester club.

Manchester City are said to be open to offers, with the midfielder’s contract having 12 months left on it, and the former Premier League champions are willing to listen to offers for McAtee instead of letting his contract run down.

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Spurs set to face stiff competition for James McAtee

Tottenham Hotspur would need extra creativity in midfield and James McAtee looks like a player who could bring just that.

The talented midfielder has often been compared to Manchester City legend David Silva. Although he has had limited game time, the 22-year-old has still managed to score three goals from four starts this season.

It has also been stated that a host of clubs are interested in signing James McAtee, with the Lilywhites expected to face competition from the likes of Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, who are all monitoring his situation.

Bayer Leverkusen are also in the mix, and according to GIVEMESPORT, the Bundesliga outfit sees McAtee as a player who could succeed Florian Wirtz should he depart.

Tottenham Hotspur must sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer after his standout display on Sunday, and here is why.

Every Tottenham Hotspur fan could see it coming. The team’s recent form has been nothing short of disastrous, and their Premier League run-in suggested a collapse that might have ended with them barely above the relegation zone, potentially finishing 17th with 20 defeats to their name.

Things hit a new low at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Crystal Palace stunned the home crowd, scoring twice to secure their first-ever league double over Spurs in Premier League history, handing the Lilywhites their 20th defeat of the league campaign.

At the heart of that defeat was Eberechi Eze. The English midfielder scored both goals on Sunday, dismantling Tottenham with flair and composure, in a way that only a top-level talent could.

Tottenham have been tracking Eberechi Eze for quite some time, with whispers of interest growing louder over the past few transfer windows. Yet, no formal move has materialised, and that might need to change this summer.

Tottenham must make Eberechi Eze a summer priority

It would be easy to dismiss calls for Spurs to sign Eberechi Eze as a knee-jerk reaction to Sunday’s defeat.

However, anyone who has watched the midfielder closely this season knows that his display against Tottenham was just the latest chapter in what has been a superb campaign.

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Across all competitions, Eze has scored 12 goals and provided 12 assists – numbers that underline his consistency and impact.

He has not just caught the eye on the pitch, but also earned high praise off it. Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew even went as far as to name Eze among the top 10 players in the Premier League.

The former Palace boss also suggested that Eberechi Eze might bypass Tottenham and aim higher, hinting at a possible move to a so-called bigger club.

But Spurs are no small fish – should they go on to lift the Europa League and secure UEFA Champions League football for next season, they immediately become a more appealing option for a player of Eze’s calibre.

Spurs cannot afford to ignore Eze’s quality and fit

Tottenham Hotspur are crying out for a player like Eze. Injuries to James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall have left the side devoid of natural creativity, and it has shown in recent matches.

There is a clear need for someone who can unlock defences, beat a man and deliver end product – boxes that Eze all ticks.

His ability to both score and create is rare, and his numbers back it up. He is entering his prime, and a move now would give Spurs a player to build around for the next five to seven years.

His versatility is also a huge bonus. While he thrives as a number ten, Eze can comfortably operate from the left, offering Tottenham tactical flexibility that could prove invaluable over a long, demanding campaign.

Tottenham may be frontrunners in the race to sign Eberechi Eze, but they are not alone. Manchester United are also in the frame to sign the Palace midfielder, and both clubs’ stuttering league campaigns have added extra weight to the upcoming Europa League final.

Ange Postecoglou must decide whether to protect his best Tottenham players or give them valuable minutes against Aston Villa, with the Europa League final just days away. Here’s our thought on how the Spurs manager is expected to handle his selection dilemmas.

There is one thing on the minds of every Tottenham Hotspur fan right now, and that is the Europa League final. It is a rare chance at silverware and a route into the Champions League – something that could redeem an otherwise forgettable domestic campaign.

Tottenham have been poor in the Premier League, and just on Sunday, they suffered their 20th defeat of the league season, the most in the club’s Premier League history.

While it undoubtedly hurts to be sitting so low in 17th, everything could change in the space of a week should Tottenham go on to lift the Europa League in Bilbao.

However, with just one match left before the final, Postecoglou has a big call to make at Villa Park. Does he keep his top stars fresh or hand them game time to ensure they are match sharp?

Ange Postecoglou faces a rotation dilemma ahead of Aston Villa vs Tottenham

At the time of writing, the Europa League final is in nine days, while the trip to face Aston Villa is just four days away. In Tottenham’s most recent Premier League outing, we saw the Australian boss rotate heavily, with eight changes made to his starting eleven.

Of those who featured from the off against Crystal Palace, only three would be seen as first-team regulars. Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski were the more familiar names, though none completed the full 90 minutes.

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Kulusevski picked up a knock early on and had to be withdrawn before the 20-minute mark – a tough blow for a player short on form and confidence. Bentancur managed the first half before Yves Bissouma replaced him, while Porro came off for Heung-min Son in the final half hour.

The pattern suggests deliberate game management from Postecoglou, aimed at keeping key players active while easing others in. From Sunday’s clash alone, five of Tottenham’s regular starters clocked up at least 20 minutes, enough to keep their rhythm without overextending.

Spurs could start key players, but plan early changes

But what about Friday? What can we expect? Would Postecoglou start his strongest eleven or keep them protected on the bench?

It is a delicate balance for the manager, who will want to avoid any needless injuries, yet also cannot afford to let his key men go stale.

For most of the first team, it has been a long stretch since the semi-final win in Norway, and if they do not feature on Friday, it would mark 13 days without competitive football when they next kick a ball on May 21.

That is a major risk – let us not forget that earlier this season, when Tottenham went seven days without a match before facing AZ Alkmaar, they looked rusty and ended up losing the game.

We expect Postecoglou to adopt a similar strategy to what he used against Palace. The first-team regulars could well start, but with clear plans in place to take them off early.

Two defenders are now being tipped to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with their contracts set to expire once the season draws to a close.

While Tottenham Hotspur are expected to bring in a couple of new signings this summer, there is a strong possibility that several players could be heading out of the club as well.

Sergio Reguilon, who has been at Hotspur Way for five years now, appears to be one of those on the verge of departure.

Meanwhile, long-serving defender Ben Davies is also now looking likely to leave Tottenham, as the club undergoes a defensive reshuffle this summer.

Ben Davies and Sergio Reguilon could leave Tottenham this summer

This latest update comes from Football Insider, who have reported on the contract situation of both players, with current deals for the pair set to expire at the end of the season.

According to the publication, Sergio Reguilon and Ben Davies are both expected to depart Tottenham, as there have been no discussions over new contracts for either defender.

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Reguilon, who has managed just 242 minutes across all competitions this campaign, is now tipped to leave on a free transfer after making only five appearances.

Davies, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United, has featured 25 times this season, yet Spurs are reportedly planning to allow the full-back’s contract to run down as part of their defensive overhaul.

Spurs set for big summer with more exits on the cards

The same publication has suggested that Tottenham are preparing for a mass exodus, with several fringe and senior players alike expected to leave the club during the upcoming transfer window.

Cristian Romero is said to be in talks with Atletico Madrid regarding a potential move to Spain. Elsewhere, Mathys Tel’s future also remains unclear, with speculation that he could head back to Bayern Munich.

Richarlison’s position is another that remains in flux, with reports indicating that his former club Everton may consider a move to re-sign the Brazilian forward.