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Tottenham Hotspur have decided what they will do this summer if Cristian Romero refuses to sign a new contract and demands a move to Atletico Madrid.

The speculation linking Romero with a move to Atletico Madrid continues to intensify, with the La Liga club expected to make advances towards the centre-back over the coming days.

However, over the last few days, it has been revealed that Tottenham are hoping to use two factors to persuade Romero to stay at N17.

One is the fact that he will get to play Champions League football at Spurs next season, and the other is to offer him a significant pay rise so that he can be convinced to tie his long-term future to the club.

What will Tottenham do if Cristian Romero demands to leave?

The Daily Mail have now said that Spurs are also planning for the possibility that their vice-captain will push to move to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Should Romero look to depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Lilywhites will demand £60m from Atletico for the World Cup winner.

It is explained that Romero is regarded at Tottenham as one of the club’s most important players and they will push for a premium to allow the centre-back to move to the Spanish capital.

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This particular report does not say if Diego Simeone’s men would be willing to meet Tottenham’s expectations, but some sources from Spain have previously claimed that Atletico are hoping to sign Romero for under £40m.

One important Tottenham decision will dictate Romero’s future

This report from The Mail backs up what we have heard from other sources by stating that the Tottenham managerial situation will be a ‘key factor’ in the centre-back’s decision.

It was claimed by Argentine journalist Ruben Uria earlier this week that Romero will do everything possible to depart Spurs if Postecoglou is sacked.

Tottenham Hotspur star Brennan Johnson has now shown off his latest tattoo following the club’s Europa League win.

Following their recent Europa League triumph, several Tottenham Hotspur stars have now jetted off to represent their various nations ahead of their World Cup qualifying clashes.

We reported that 12 first-team Tottenham players are set to represent their countries at the senior level, while four will represent their nations at the youth level.

Among the Spurs players to receive a call-up is Brennan Johnson, who has been capped 35 times for Wales, scoring five goals in those appearances.

Brennan Johnson has a Europa League trophy tattoo

Indeed, the Welsh national team are fighting for a place in the 2026 World Cup and are set to play two group stage World Cup qualifying games before the international break ends.

On Friday, 6 June, Wales come up against Liechtenstein, before they take on Belgium in their final match of the June international break on 10 June, and Brennan Johnson would be hoping to lead his side to victory.

However, during a training session in Cardiff this week, the Tottenham star was spotted with a new tattoo of the Europa League logo on his lower right leg to help commemorate Spurs‘ recent continental triumph.

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Brennan Johnson’s impact for Tottenham

Of course, Johnson has impressed this season, as the winger grabbed 18 goals in all competitions – the most of any Tottenham player.

His final goal of the campaign was the most crucial, after he helped Tottenham secure their first piece of silverware in over 17 years since they last won the League Cup in 2008.

Johnson was over the moon following Spurs’ Europa League win and was quick to respond to the famous “Spursy tag” that often gets thrown at the Tottenham players and fans.

Following the win, the Welshman said: “All the fans get battered, we get battered for not winning a trophy. We had to get the first one, I’m so happy. Ever since I came here it has been ‘Tottenham, good team but can’t get it done’, but we got it done.”

The excitement is still felt by the Wales International, with him now inscribing his recent achievement with the hopes that it will stay with him for a long time.

Pedro Porro has decided to aim a dig back in the direction of Tim Sherwood after what the former Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach said about him earlier in his career at the club.

The Tottenham right-back has had to endure plenty of criticism about his defending since he arrived at the club two and a half years ago, and the most fierce came from a former Tottenham midfielder and interim head coach.

Sherwood criticised Pedro Porro following his debut against Leicester City in 2023, when he described the full-back as being “so bad, it’s unbelievable”, although he did retract those words somewhat later.

Last season, Sherwood said Porro is regularly getting exploited defensively, and it appears the 25-year-old has not forgotten those harsh words.

Pedro Porro and Tim Sherwood have a history of exchanges

The former Sporting Lisbon man has now done his talking on the pitch proving his defensive credentials in Tottenham’s march to Europa League glory.

Porro was part of a Spurs defensive unit which kept clean sheets away at Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bodo/Glimt, as well as during the Europa League final win against Manchester United in Bilbao.

When asked about Sherwood’s comments, the Spanish international told The Guardian: “You can ask him from me what he thinks now. People can think what they want. I’ve got no problem with him or anyone. It’s normal. It’s his opinion. Lots of people have an opinion: if you’re good, if you’re bad.

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“In truth, it does affect you, of course. It’s normal. You’re new, you have only been in the team a week, and it was my first game. But it’s football. And football is capricious. A year later I went back to Leicester and scored the first goal of the season. Football is like that. That toughens you.”

Porro explains why he is thankful to Sherwood and his other critics

Porro insisted that he was thankful that people were extremely critical of him, although he did not feel that at the time when the words were uttered.

He revealed that he used those words as motivation to improve and to prove that he belongs at the highest level.

The Tottenham man added: “As I have said before: thanks very much for having a go at me because that makes me strong too. It’s true that at first, it hurts because you think: ‘Bloody hell, let me breathe.’ But that’s normal. It’s the pressure that comes with football. They’ve paid £50m for you. And I have always had that mentality to change people’s opinions.”

Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton have a major disagreement on the marks that Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur deserve after enduring a season of extremes.

When Spurs fans used the thought experiment of “Would you rather finish in the top four or finish 17th and win silverware?”, little did they realise that their club would have achieved both those feats within a space of three years.

Despite having statistically their worst-ever season in Premier League history, the Lilywhites ended the campaign with their European trophy in 41 years.

That is perhaps why their campaign is a difficult one to judge and Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club is far from certain.

Chris Sutton and Robbie Savage debate Tottenham’s season

While rating every team’s season out of 10, Sutton and Savage got into a major argument when it came to Tottenham and Postecoglou.

The former Celtic striker gave Tottenham full marks for breaking their trophy drought, which left Savage appalled at the suggestion.

Factoring in Tottenham’s poor league showing, Savage claimed that Sutton has given a biased opinion given Postecoglou’s Celtic links.

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Here is a transcript of the pair’s conversation on BBC 606:

Sutton: “Tottenham? It has to be a 10 out of 10 for Big Ange, they won a trophy.”

Savage: “What? A 10? They lost 22 games. 10 out of 10 for Spurs? Wow. Come on, play the game properly.”

Sutton: “That was the dream when Ange Postecoglou came in to win a trophy, it’s a 10 for Tottenham.”

Savage: “They finished 17th in the Premier League, a 10 out of 10? Seriously. I guarantee you that if it wasn’t an ex-Celtic manager managing Spurs they’d get a five or six out of 10.”

This is the essence of the debate raging among Spurs fans

This difference of opinion between Savage and Sutton encapsulates in a nutshell what Tottenham fans have been arguing about on social media over the past week.

Does winning a trophy forgive the historically abject showing from the team in the Premier League? Ramon Vega has said that it would be “incredibly disrespectful” to even consider sacking Postecoglou.

However, on the other hand, Jamie O Hara believes Levy has no choice but to sack Postecoglou after losing 22 games in a single season.

One thing is clear: the Tottenham chairman is in an unenviable position and is going to come in for major criticism no matter what he does.

Ryan Mason is set to embark on his first job in senior management and if he wants to hit the ground running at West Bromwich Albion he may not need to look any further than his old club Tottenham Hotspur for help.

Tottenham Hotspur fans continue to wait for news on Ange Postecoglou’s future with a decision expected this week. Daniel Levy and the Tottenham board are said to be weighing up whether to stick with the Australian manager or move in a different direction.

The decision regarding the man in the Spurs dugout is crucial, given that Tottenham’s transfer business will be shaped by the manager’s long-term plans and vision for the squad.

However, while supporters wait for clarity, one development has been finalised, as Postecoglou’s assistant head coach Ryan Mason has completed a move to Championship side West Bromwich Albion.

The 33-year-old, who has spent seven years coaching at Tottenham, has now ended that chapter after signing a three-year deal with West Brom to become their new head coach.

The former Spurs midfielder will be eyeing a return to the Premier League, with West Brom having narrowly missed out on the play-off spots last season, finishing ninth and just four points behind sixth place.

If the Baggies are to challenge again, new signings will be crucial, and for Ryan Mason, there are several young Tottenham players he could look to bring in on loan to strengthen his side. Here are five who could be on his radar…

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Mikey Moore’s versatility could be the tactical ace Ryan Mason needs

In modern football, every manager needs a player who is versatile enough to slot into multiple positions and still perform at a consistently high level.

For Ryan Mason, that could be Mikey Moore, who has shown the ability to operate across the forward line, with the teenager capable of playing as a right or left winger as well as in the number ten role.

The 17-year-old made 19 appearances across all competitions for Tottenham last season, gaining valuable experience at senior level.

Should he make the switch to the Hawthorns this summer, West Brom would be gaining a highly technical and intelligent player, as Moore has already drawn comparisons to Neymar from teammate James Maddison.

Jamie Donley needs a step up to the Championship

Jamie Donley has a case for being Tottenham’s most impressive loanee from last season, following an eye-catching spell at Leyton Orient.

Donley came close to helping the O’s secure promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, only to fall short after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic. Still, the midfielder stood out across the campaign, delivering 18 goal contributions in 39 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists.

The 20-year-old will be eager to test himself at a higher level next season, and a move to the Championship seems like the natural next step. Reuniting with Mason at West Brom could help him take that next leap, and the Baggies would benefit from a player who can both create and score.

Will Lankshear needs a full loan spell outside of Spurs

Will Lankshear is no stranger to West Brom, having spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. However, the 20-year-old struggled to make a meaningful impact, making 11 appearances without finding the back of the net.

There were flashes of promise, with the West Brom media describing Lankshear as “strong” following one of his substitute appearances in April.

Mason, who would have observed Lankshear closely during his time with Tottenham, particularly across a 2023/24 Premier League 2 season where the 20-year-old scored 18 goals and registered an assist in just 19 matches, may feel he can unlock the forward’s potential with another stint at the club.

Given the previous business between Tottenham and West Brom, another loan deal could be on the cards if both clubs see the benefit.

Alfie Devine needs another loan spell

Tottenham face a decision regarding Alfie Devine, who, despite injury setbacks during his loan spell at Westerlo, still managed to make an impression, scoring four times in 21 Belgian Pro League appearances.

Devine remains highly rated within Tottenham, having reportedly caught the eye of Ange Postecoglou during pre-season outings. Yet with competition stiff in midfield, another loan move appears likely for the 2025/26 campaign.

A step up to the Championship would be a logical progression for the attacking midfielder, who has already had experience across the EFL. Linking up with Mason at West Brom could aid his development as he targets a long-term place in the Spurs first team.

Luka Vuskovic could be a statement signing for the Baggies

Luka Vuskovic looks to be the most talented player Tottenham could potentially loan out this summer. In fact, he is rated highly enough that Tottenham might even consider keeping him as a squad option.

Mason will be looking to shore up a West Brom defence that shipped 47 goals in 46 matches last season, and bringing in Vuskovic could significantly improve their solidity at the back.

The Croatian defender has impressed during his time in Belgium, and while Tottenham may yet decide to hold onto him, a season-long loan in the Championship could prove beneficial for all parties.

Tottenham Hotspur set to test the water to understand more about a deal for Rodrigo Muniz this summer with Fulham expected to demand a hefty price for the striker.

Various reliable sources have said that Spurs are ready to listen to offers for Richarlison this summer and are expected to enter the market for a new striker to compete with Dominic Solanke.

Back in April, it emerged that Tottenham had set their sights on Rodrigo Muniz, who has had an impressive season at Craven Cottage, having found the back of the net 11 times across all competitions.

It was subsequently suggested that Spurs could face competition from Chelsea for Muniz, and a fresh report has now shed light on what it will could for the Lilywhites to prise the 24-year-old away from Fulham.

How much do Fulham want for Rodrigo Muniz?

GiveMeSport have now confirmed that Tottenham are admirers of the Brazilian and are now ready to understand more about what it could take to push forward for a deal to land the Brazilian.

The North Londoners are in line to launch an enquiry to discover what it will take to bring Muniz to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The outlet says that there is a ‘serious chance’ that the centre-forward will embark on a fresh challenge this summer, especially if Fulham manager Marco Silva departs this summer.

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Tottenham are said to be a ‘significant admirers’ of the former Flamengo man but it is alleged that they would have to pay £50m to convince the Cottages to let the player go.

However, agreeing personal terms with Muniz is not expected to be an issue for Spurs, with the forward currently among the lowest earners at Fulham, taking home just £7,500 per week.

Fulham want to keep Muniz but Tottenham may have a secret weapon

GiveMeSport add that Fulham will try to fend off Spurs’ interest and that the Craven Cottage outfit could look to tie the striker to a new contract.

It is said that there is a feeling at the club that Muniz will walk away if they lose Silva this summer.

This is very interesting from a Tottenham perspective as Silva is one of the leading candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou at Spurs.

Heung-min Son is reportedly the subject of heavy transfer interest from Saudi Arabia, but a new report has shed light on the possibility of the Tottenham Hotspur captain heading out of the exit door on the back of the club’s historic Europa League success.

Despite the fact the Lilywhites have just broken their 17-year-old trophy drought, some reports indicate that Tottenham have decided to replace Ange Postecoglou.

It turns out that the North Londoners may not just lose their silverware-winning head coach, but also potentially the captain who lifted the trophy in Bilbao.

The Sun reported a little over a week ago that Tottenham may consider selling Son if they receive a big enough offer.

The publication claimed that Daniel Levy will give the green light for a major shake-up of the Spurs first-team squad this summer, and the mega-money sale of the forward could bankroll major investment into the squad.

This was backed up on Tuesday by The Telegraph, who said that Heung-min Son could leave Tottenham this summer in order to fund a summer spending spree.

Heung-min Son’s stance revealed as Saudi clubs circle

The Times have now also backed up the claim that Heung-min Son is the subject of renewed interest from the Saudi Pro League after a failed attempt to sign him during the summer of 2023.

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It is explained that the Pro League is looking to sell its television rights to international audiences, including in the Far East, and Son is seen as someone who would open up the competition to new fans.

However, the report states that the 32-year-old would need to be persuaded to move to Saudi Arabia, having rejected multiple advances over the past couple of years.

The outlet claims that in 2023, Al-Ittihad were willing to pay Tottenham £55m to land Son and they offered the forward a four-year contract worth around £25m.

However, the South Korean turned down the prospect of a move and remarked at the time: “I have many things to do in the Premier League, money doesn’t matter to me now, and the pride of playing football, to play in my favourite league is important.”

Heung-min Son deserves a say on his Tottenham future

Daniel Levy’s popularity among the Tottenham fan base has seemingly not improved despite the club’s Europa League success.

Reports indicate that the Spurs hierarchy are fearful of a backlash from the fans if they sack Postecoglou. To top that off by selling the captain and fan favourite seems almost unthinkable.

I would expect Tottenham to offer Son another year’s extension, given the loyal service over the past decade, Son deserves to have input on his future.

Alasdair Gold has revealed that big changes are expected behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur this summer and has shed light on what the awareness is of within the club’s staff about the managerial position.

While some pundits have called for Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou, others have suggested that Postecoglou has done more than enough to deserve a third season.

While there is a split among the Spurs fan base, it seems based on the reaction on social media that the majority of the supporters are happy to give the 59-year-old a chance to build on the Europa League success.

However, according to reports over recent days, that is not the direction the Tottenham’s decision-makers are leaning. It has been alleged that Daniel Levy has already decided to sack Postecoglou, and an official announcement may not be too far away.

Alasdair Gold sheds light on feeling internally at Spurs about Ange Postecoglou’s future

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now also said that the final decision from Levy will come soon, pointing out that the delay has already sucked some of the jubilation of the recent Europa League success.

Interestingly, he says that he says that none of the staff at the club are aware of which direction the club go with when it comes to making a decision regarding the managerial position, with everyone in a ‘limbo’ regarding what the future holds for Ange Postecoglou.

Following the arrival of recently-appointed CEO Vinai Venkatesham, there are expected to be some big changes at the club across various departments this summer, with the club’s medical and sports science departments being under scrutiny.

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Earlier this week, Donna-Marie Cullen stepped down from the Tottenham board having worked closely with Levy for over a decade.

However, as things stand, none of the staff at the club are aware of whether Postecoglou will remain in charge for next season.

Reports continue to suggest that Thomas Frank, Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner are top candidates to replace Postecoglou.

Over recent days, it has been claimed that Tottenham have held talks with Frank about taking over from Postecoglou.

A senior player who ended his Tottenham Hotspur career with a Europa League winners medal could next be on his way to the MLS or Saudi Arabia on a cut-price fee.

Tottenham confirmed on Sunday that four players had exited the club following the end of their contracts.

One of those was Timo Werner, who has returned to his parent club RB Leipzig after an 18-month loan spell with at Tottenham.

While the German struggled to make an impact for much of his time in N17, he will always have the distinction of being part of the Tottenham first-team squad which finally broke the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy.

Timo Werner will leave RB Leipzig for a cut-price fee

German news outlet Bild have now pointed out that the 29-year-old will not remain at the Red Bull Arena beyond this summer as he just has a year left on his contract.

RB Leipzig are said to be keen to take his salary off their wage bill, which they are attempting to reduce by 20 per cent ahead of the new campaign.

As a result, the Bundesliga side are willing to sell Werner for a fee of just €4m (£3.3m) this summer and there are already some clubs expressing an interest.

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The outlet claims that a move to Saudi Arabia could be on the cards for the former Chelsea man while the forward is also ‘flirting with a move’ to Major League Soccer in the United States.

Tottenham fans will always remember Werner’s parting remark

The German international failed to pull up any trees during his 18 months at Tottenham and left fans incredibly frustrated at times with his lack of end product.

However, Spurs supporters will remember the cold manner in which Werner signed off following the club’s Europa League win.

The forward took to social media to write: “Like I said, I came to win titles. Thank you and good night!!”, with the post referencing his first interview as a Spurs player back in January 2024 where he expressed a desire to win silverware.’

Micky van de Ven is now a Europa League champion, but he has revealed that he did receive an approach from current European champions, Paris Saint-Germain before his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Micky van de Ven is undoubtedly one of Tottenham’s most valuable players at the moment and arguably one of the best young centre-backs in the world.

Spurs looked a completely different side defensively when the Dutchman was fit and starting alongside Cristian Romero in central defence, and the 24-year-old’s acrobatic goal-line clearance in the Europa League final will live long in the memories of the Tottenham faithful.

Some reports over recent months have suggested that Van de Ven wanted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe, which is not surprising given that he possesses unique skill sets, specifically his blistering pace of such a speed which is rare among central defenders.

Micky van de Ven admits previous approach by Paris Saint-Germain

The Dutchman was a relatively unknown quantity when Tottenham signed van de Ven two years ago, with some even feeling that he was overpriced at £43m, given that he was coming off just one good season in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg.

However, the deal looks like an absolute masterstroke by Spurs right now, with the Netherlands international having certainly justified his price tag and more.

The Tottenham man has revealed that around the time the Lilywhites came calling for him in the summer of 2023, his former agent, the late Mino Raiola also received a phone call from PSG.

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When asked about PSG’s interest, van de Ven told Voetbal Primeur: “I know that they have reported to my agent Mino Raiola. It never got to the point where it would lead to serious matters.

“It was comparable to the time when Tottenham reported. At a certain point, clubs start to pull at you, and they start to report. But before it is serious, you are further away from home.”

When asked if he regrets not joining PSG, the defender responded: “I’m not looking at that now. I’m very much in my element at Tottenham Hotspur.”

Van de Ven on locking horns with PSG in UEFA Super Cup

The Dutchman and his Tottenham teammates will now go up against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup clash on August 13 in Udine.

Spurs have some good omens ahead of the Super Cup, but Van de Ven is not under any illusions about the challenge the Lilywhites will face in Italy in a couple of months.

When asked about taking on PSG for another European trophy, the Tottenham man simply responded: “They have a fantastic team of course. The manager (Luis Enrique) has done an incredible job.”