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Tottenham Hotspur have had their eye on one ball-playing centre-back since January, but he has now agreed a deal to join Brighton instead.

Cristian Romero showed just how important he is to this Spurs side by delivering a Man of the Match display in the Europa League final.

With Romero expected to leave Tottenham this summer, the Lilywhites will face a very difficult task to replace the Argentine.

It was previously reported that Spurs had enquired about the availability of PSV Eindhoven’s Olivier Boscagli during the January window, and with the centre-back’s contract running out this summer, some might have expected the North Londoners to go back in for the Frenchman.

Brighton beat Tottenham in the race for Olivier Boscagli

However, TBR Football have now revealed that Spurs have to turn their attention to other alternatives as the 27-year-old defender has agreed to join Brighton.

The Seagulls have reportedly accelerated their move for Boscagli and they have now managed to reach an agreement on personal terms with the centre-back.

This comes as a huge boost to Fabian Hurzeler’s men, who saw off competition from Tottenham, Liverpool, and Bournemouth to secure the Monaco-born defender’s services.

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The publication says that Brighton were always confident of winning the race for Olivier Boscagli after holding conversations with him in January, and they have now managed to strike a deal before the opening of the transfer window.

Which centre-backs will Tottenham turn to replace Cristian Romero?

This news regarding Boscagli comes as a blow to Spurs, just a week after Dean Huijsen completed a move to Real Madrid despite Tottenham’s best efforts to hijack the deal.

The Lilywhites may now turn their attention to a Crystal Palace star, with a number of reports claiming that Spurs have identified Marc Guehi as their top choice to replace Romero.

Manchester United might have failed to get the better of Tottenham on the pitch in the Europa League final, but they are now looking to hand the North London club a blow off it by pushing ahead with a move for a winger, who is thought to be high on Spurs’ summer shopping wishlist.

There are some great value deals to be had this summer, none more so than Rayan Cherki, who has emerged as one of the most talented attackers in Ligue 1 over the last couple of seasons.

Spurs and the winger’s other suitors received a major boost last week when Cherki confirmed that he will leave Lyon this summer.

The 21-year-old, who has one year left on his contract, has been heavily linked with a move to N17 over the last couple of months, and over recent days, some outlets have claimed that Tottenham have upped the ante in their pursuit of Rayan Cherki.

Man United enter race to sign Cherki from Lyon

United’s finances are not in the best shape after their failure to qualify for the Champions League, and unsurprisingly, it has now emerged that they are turning their attention to a bargain deal for Cherki.

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has taken to social media to reveal that the Red Devils have become the latest club to enter the race for the Lyon man’s signature.

Plettenberg also confirmed what we have heard from other sources over recent weeks by stating that Liverpool are not particularly keen on landing the 21-year-old and are prioritising a move for Florian Wirtz instead.

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Why Tottenham have a huge advantage over Man United in Rayan Cherki race

It was reported last week by GiveMeSport that Champions League qualification could have a big impact on Tottenham’s chances of landing Cherki.

Now that the Lilywhites have secured passage into Europe’s premier club tournament, they could thus have a huge advantage in the race to sign the France Under-21 international.

With Man United having no European football next season, one would think that Spurs would be a more attractive destination for the Lyon man this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have just learned that they face competition from Everton for one of their top midfield targets as the Toffees eye a statement signing.

We have seen a number of free agents being linked with a move to Spurs and that is perhaps down to the fact that Tottenham are not in a strong financial position heading into the summer.

One of those is Angel Gomes, who is set to leave Lille on a free transfer when his contract runs out next month, and unsurprisingly, a number of clubs are thought to be ready to jump at the chance to secure his services.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are leading the race for Gomes, and some sources have indicated that Spurs are confident of winning the race for the Lille man.

Everton set to challenge Tottenham in the race for Angel Gomes

However, Spurs will not have a free run at the midfielder, with some outlets claiming over recent weeks that Man United are also plotting a move for Gomes.

Mick Brown, who previously served as chief scout at Man United and Blackburn Rovers, and remains well connected with those who work in the game, has now revealed that another Premier League side are taking a close look at the Lille man.

He claimed that Everton have identified Gomes as the ideal option to add some control to their midfield, but he expressed scepticism on whether the 24-year-old would be a good fit for David Moyes’s side.

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Brown told Football Insider: “I hear Everton have been looking at Angel Gomes. They haven’t got many technical players in that squad, and Gomes is certainly one of those, he’s a good passer of the ball and helps to keep possession ticking.

“Whenever he plays, he shows what he is capable of doing and teams have been impressed by that. There are a few who have been watching him not just in England but in Europe too.

“Everton lack that type of player, so there’s a clear role for him and they would be able to offer him more regular first-team football than he may get elsewhere. But they have a few doubts about him. The way they play at the moment, does he fit in with that? Probably not.

“So as much as he would bring that extra technical security to the team, his lack of physicality is going to be an issue for a team like Everton. He’s a very pure footballer, and away from football I hear he’s a good lad, so you want to see him do well. But I think maybe he would be better suited somewhere other than Everton.”

Why Spurs are well placed to land Gomes this summer

Tottenham’s finances have been boosted significantly as a result of their Europa League victory, which brings with it a direct passage to the group stages of the Champions League.

Apart from giving the club resources to compete for top players this summer, it has also made Spurs a far more attractive proposition for their transfer targets.

Tottenham fans are still yet to come down from the high of Wednesday’s Europa League win and they have just received further good news regarding the future of a player who is rumoured to be their top centre-back target, Marc Guehi.

It has been widely reported over the last few months that Tottenham have identified Marc Guehi as their top choice to replace Cristian Romero, who has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer.

Various sources have confirmed that Tottenham had a £70m offer for Guehi rejected late in the January window, but the centre-back is expected to come much cheaper in the summer.

With the England international having just one year left on his contract at Selhurst Park, it was reported by journalist Ben Jacobs last week that Palace may be prepared to accept £50m for Guehi during the upcoming transfer window.

FA Cup win will not make a difference to Marc Guehi’s future

Football Insider have now said that the Eagles were hoping that their historic FA Cup win may help persuade the centre-back to stay, but it has not worked out that way.

The outlet claims that winning the trophy and securing Europa League qualification will not make a difference to Guehi’s future.

Palace have not been able to advance on negotiations over a new contract with the former Chelsea man, although they have not yet given up hope of tying him down just yet.

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The publication names Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Chelsea and Liverpool as the four clubs who have shown an interest in Marc Guehi ahead of the summer window.

Spurs may accept defeat in pursuit of another Crystal Palace man

Guehi is not the only Palace man that Spurs are chasing, with reports over recent weeks indicating that their manager, Oliver Glasner is one of the names on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou.

However, unlike Marc Guehi, the FA Cup win appears to have had an effect on the Austrian coach’s decision on his future, despite links with Tottenham.

With just over a week left to go until the opening of the summer transfer window, a new report has revealed that Tottenham’s recruitment department has identified their top priorities, even though it is not clear who the club’s manager is going to be at the start of next season.

Everyone associated with Tottenham Hotspur is still on a high after Wednesday’s historic success, with the club picking up their first European trophy in 41 years with their win over Manchester United in Bilbao.

The win in the final was extremely crucial for the club going into the summer as Champions League qualification has given Spurs a massive financial boost ahead of the transfer window.

It is now up to the Lilywhites to use the opportunity wisely to close the gap with the top teams in the Premier League and they reportedly have a clear plan on how to do so.

Tottenham’s summer priorities revealed

BBC Sport have now claimed that there is a sense within the club’s recruitment team that their young squad needs to be supplemented with experience this summer.

Signing experienced and seasoned campaigners is expected to be one of the club’s priorities, with an established central midfielder said to be at the top of Tottenham’s summer wishlist.

The report says that the Lilywhites will also look to secure a ‘ready-made replacement’ for Cristian Romero if they lose the Argentine this summer.

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The outlet backs what we have heard from other sources by claiming that Spurs can go back in for Marc Guehi after their failed approach for the Crystal Palace centre-back in January.

Tottenham have work to do to tie down their experienced players

BBC Sport explains that Tottenham not only want to add experience to their squad but they also want to keep their most experienced players at the club, which may not be straightforward.

Heung-min Son and Rodrigo Bentancur have just one year left on their contracts, and it is revealed that Spurs have already held initial talks with the Uruguayan regarding an extension.

Tottenham Hotspur have been named as a club interested in signing a promising young midfielder, but they are facing plenty of competition from Chelsea and more.

Tottenham have come to the end of another season, meaning the board will turn their focus to the upcoming summer transfer window. It has been a campaign of highs and lows and one thing is certain – Spurs need to sign some new players.

Rumours of potential arrivals and departures have already begun to surface, with strengthening in midfield appearing to be a point of interest for Tottenham. It has already been revealed that Spurs have renewed their interest in Eberechi Eze and Angel Gomes.

There are likely to be plenty of reports on other players in the coming months and one has recently emerged linking an 18-year-old prospect to Tottenham.

Tottenham are one of the clubs interested in Lennon Miller

Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller has been making a name for himself in Scotland this season and his initially localised fame has quickly spread.

Tottenham have been named as one of the teams interested in the player who was recently given a senior call-up to the Scottish national team. TBR Football revealed Spurs have made contact about signing Miller, along with Arsenal, Liverpool and a number of other Premier League clubs.

However, Chelsea’s owners BlueCo are looking to win the race and sign him for Strasbourg, the London outfit’s sister club. Serie A clubs have also shown their interest in Miller, while he has been linked with Celtic during the current season.

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Lennon Miller would back himself at Spurs

Miller does not believe there is a challenge too big for him. After receiving a Scotland call-up in March, he controversially said he could be the best player in the team after a couple of months, a statement which divided opinion among the Tartan Army’s supporters.

He said (Goal.com): “I’m confident in my own ability. I’m obviously not going to go in and be the best player there, but I believe that I could maybe in a couple of months, be the best player there. I think that’s how you need to think as a football player – you need to want to be the best.”

Backing yourself to become the best player in Scotland – a country with a population of over five million – within just a matter of months certainly shows extreme confidence.

The talent became Motherwell’s youngest ever captain when he led the team against Rangers in the League Cup semi-final last year. He has made 39 appearances in all competitions this season, registering four goals and eight assists.

Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Manchester United four times on the pitch this season and are now looking to do so in the transfer market.

Tottenham have experienced a bizarre season. An unprecedented number of injuries has led to an unprecedented number of Premier League defeats, but ending a 17-year trophy drought in Bilbao has certainly softened the blow.

A lack of depth in the Tottenham first-team squad has become as apparent as ever. This has led to protests against Daniel Levy, due to the belief that he has failed to back his manager in the transfer windows.

One type of player Spurs seem to be lacking is an attacking-minded midfielder. With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski injured for the Europa League final, Pape Matar Sarr had to fill the void and creativity is not a huge part of his game. Ange Postecoglou had to adjust his tactics accordingly in order to secure an intense 1-0 victory.

Tottenham want to beat Man United to Angel Gomes

Spurs would be wise to consider signing another forward-thinking midfielder, both to step in when key players are injured, and to challenge the current first-team regulars. This now appears to be the case, as there has been an update on a midfielder Tottenham have been linked with.

TBR Football have revealed Spurs are confident in beating Manchester United to the signature of a player who came through the ranks at Old Trafford. The player in question is Angel Gomes, who is set to leave LOSC Lille as a free agent when his contract expires this summer.

Tottenham scouts were present at Lille’s 2-1 defeat to Lyon last month to watch the 24-year-old, so a potential move is definitely on the cards.

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This comes after Angel Gomes himself revealed he will be a free agent this summer, while Tottenham are said to be confident of signing him ahead of Man United and co.

Spurs transfer target Angel Gomes is highly regarded

Gomes is versatile and can play in different roles across the midfield position. Former England interim manager Lee Carsley gave the Edmonton-born player his first international call-up and described him as skilful and able to control games, with the ability to play deeper or as a 10.

However, Gomes has only made 14 league appearances this season and has been an unused substitute in Lille’s seven most recent matches.

It is up to Spurs to decide whether this is due to his lack of commitment to the club, or whether he is not as talented as the experts have said he is.

Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer strategy for the summer has been revealed, and it is more of the same when compared to previous windows under Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham’s season to forget in the Premier League has been overshadowed by a sensational Europa League victory. However, the Tottenham first-team squad is still in desperate need of an upgrade.

New first-team starters and squad players alike were going to be needed and this is even more important, as Spurs have qualified for the Champions League.

One strategy Tottenham have used since Ange Postecoglou was appointed as manager is to sign prospects, who still have their best years to offer.

One only has to look at Lucas Bergvall to know this strategy has been effective. The 19-year-old has had a brilliant first season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has earned him a new long-term contract.

The fact that Postecoglou has hinted he wants to be at Spurs next season provides a reason to believe the club will continue adding young players to their squad. The Aussie declared at Tottenham’s bus parade that in a television series, season three is better than season two. This indicates he sees his time in N17 as a long-term project.

Tottenham will continue to sign young players

Journalist Peter O’Rourke has said Tottenham are looking to make improvements to their squad and this will include signing more young talents.

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He told Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast: “Spurs have had a bit of a different strategy in the last couple of windows.

“They’ve been looking at younger players, young talents that they can help develop and become big players at the club. I still think they’ll be looking at that type of signing for the summer if they are looking to strengthen their squad.

“There will be other players too, and other areas of the squad they look to strengthen in.”

Spurs also need experienced players this summer

O’Rourke’s reveal is not too surprising. He has made it clear Spurs still intend to sign some more experienced players, as well as youngsters. The importance of this plan cannot be understated, because the club need leaders.

Cristian Romero was a fine example of this on Wednesday. He used his experience and leadership skills to help Spurs to victory. This included putting Harry Maguire in his place and organising a group huddle in front of the Tottenham supporters, despite being forced to switch sides after the coin toss.

While the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte were brought in to provide instant success, Postecoglou has been more focused on creating a team for the future.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed whether Tottenham’s chances of holding onto Cristian Romero have improved after their historic Europa League success on Wednesday, as the speculation continues to run rife about the Argentine’s future.

According to various reports, Diego Simeone has been in regular contact with Romero over recent weeks regarding a summer switch to Atletico Madrid.

However, it is fair to say that his future would not have preoccupied the Argentine’s thinking over the last few days after he created history at Tottenham Hotspur by helping the club lift their first trophy in 17 years.

Romero reacted emotionally to the Europa League win, thanking Spurs fans for continuing to believe that this side could do something special when the outside world did not.

Tottenham handed Cristian Romero boost by Fabrizio Romano

Some Spurs fans may fear that the centre-back’s words might be a parting message, given that various outlets over recent weeks have claimed that Romero has his heart set on a move to Atletico Madrid.

However, with Tottenham securing Champions League football next season, the club might be hoping that their vice-captain can be persuaded to stay.

Fabrizio Romano has now handed Spurs’ chances of keeping Romero a boost by telling Men in Blazers that the centre-back’s future is not settled just yet.

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The transfer market expert has insisted that Tottenham’s Europa League victory could have an impact on the 27-year-old’s upcoming decision on his future.

Will Spurs try again to tie Romero to a new contract?

It was first reported back in February that Tottenham are prepared to make Romero their highest-paid player to get him to commit to a new deal.

Various outlets have also been claiming that the reason Romero was hesitant to sign was that he wants to play in the Champions League.

After guiding Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy since 2008, Cristian Romero has now broken his silence about the speculation linking him with a summer transfer.

It has even been alleged by some Spanish outlets that Atletico have already agreed personal terms with Romero ahead of the transfer window’s opening.

It was claimed last week by GiveMeSport that Romero’s decision is not likely to change depending on the result of the Europa League final, with the centre-back thought to have his heart set on a move to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Romero says he cannot stop the speculation over his future

The Argentine has now secured his place in Tottenham’s history by playing a key role in their Europa League win, which was the club’s first European trophy in 41 years.

Romero, who has two years left on his contract, has now been directly asked about his future, and the centre-back decided to keep his cards close to his chest, insisting that it is not up to him to clarify the things that are written about his future in the press.

When asked about the rumours of a possible departure from Spurs this summer, the centre-back said (via TyC Sports): “I can’t stop the things that are said outside the club, nor can I be constantly clarifying them.

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“I always gave my all to this shirt, and here at the club, they show me that they love me very much. I love this club very much. I achieved a huge goal because Tottenham haven’t lifted a trophy in many years.”

Cristian Romero is delighted to shut up Tottenham’s critics

There was a determination in the Spurs dressing room to prove doubters wrong, which is evident from some of the things that have been said by various players following the historic Europa League win.

Micky van de Ven sent a clear message to those who use the ‘Spursy’ tag to describe the club, expressing his delight that the team did what many said they could not by getting over the line in a final.

Romero has now sent a similar message, insisting that those on the outside did not know the kind of adversity the club has had to deal with this season.

Speaking about the Europa League win, the centre-back said: “It was a tough season for us. We deserved to finish like this because nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors at the club.

“Beyond everything, we always put our best foot forward. We had too many injuries and there was always bad talk about this team, the coach, and today we shut a lot of mouths.”