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Alan Sugar's Tottenham theory as Joe Lewis 'has a buyer in mind'

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Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Lord Alan Sugar is convinced Joe Lewis is preparing to offload the club. Control of Spurs was handed over to the Lewis Family trust back in 2022.

The Lewis dynasty took complete ownership last year following Daniel Levy's departure, with the club's leadership now consisting of Joe's daughter Vivienne, son Charles and Vivienne's husband Nick Beucher. Sitting in a disappointing 15th position in the Premier League table, the pressure is mounting not just on manager Thomas Frank, but equally on the club's ownership. Despite activity in the January transfer window, which saw Tottenham invest £48million in securing Conor Gallagher and defender Souza, Lord Sugar has raised eyebrows over the relatively modest outlay given the Lewis family's considerable fortune and the club's precarious league standing.

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On X, the Apprentice star said: "Really can't understand why Joe Lewis, the billionaire, is not throwing money into Tottenham. We hardly dealt in the January window. Maybe he has a buyer in mind for the club. @SpursOfficial."

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Speculation suggests Levy is examining the possibility of selling his shareholding to a consortium led by Hong Kong businessman Ng Wing-fai. It is understood the Lewis family has no current intention of parting with the club.

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Although they cannot dictate what happens to Levy's shareholding, they would maintain complete control of the organisation should his stake ever change hands. The Lewis family turned down three separate takeover bids last September.

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These included an offer from an Asian consortium featuring Wing-Fai, another from Amanda Staveley's PCP International Finance Ltd and a third from former DJ Brooklyn Earick. A strategic framework has been established to 'deliver sustained on-pitch success' with key appointments announced during the final months of last year.

Fabio Paratici was brought back as new co-sporting director. Last April saw Vinai Venkatesham appointed as the club's new chief executive officer. In October, Dan Lewindon arrived at the club in the newly created role of performance director.

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After Spurs' loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford, Spurs' winless record in the Premier League extended to seven matches in a row. They have not won a domestic match since their 1-0 away victory over Crystal Palace just after Christmas.

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Man Utd player ratings vs Tottenham: Bruno steals the show with three 9/10s in victory

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Manchester United maintained their winning form in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over Tottenham. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes proved to be the difference as the Red Devils registered their fourth straight win under Michael Carrick. The interim head coach has enjoyed a dream start to life at Old Trafford and will be pleased with his team after another impressive display.

Tottenham were reduced in numbers before the half-hour mark when Cristian Romero was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Casemiro. United were quick to take advantage, with Mbeumo scoring from a clever corner routine just 10 minutes later. The hosts doubled their lead with just nine minute remaining when Fernandes found the bottom corner with a delightful finish.

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Senne Lammens - 6

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Didn't see a great deal of action but was equal to everything thrown at him and deservedly earned a clean sheet.

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Diogo Dalot - 7

Relatively solid on the right side of defence without setting the world alight. Was better in the second half and nearly scored with a vicious curling effort.

Harry Maguire - 7

Struggled at times when dealing with Xavi Simons but otherwise did okay. Posed an aerial threat at both ends of the pitch.

Lisandro Martinez - 7

Did his defensive duties well enough. Helped the Red Devils to build attacks from the very back with some crisp forward passing.

Luke Shaw - 7

A decent display at left-back, bombing forward to help out in attack while ensuring he was in the right place to snuff out danger.

Casemiro - 7

Helped to protect United's back four with some effective defensive screening. Tried to get himself involved moving forwards.

Kobbie Mainoo - 9

The heartbeat of the team, keeping things moving with his accurate passing and smart movement. The second-best player on the pitch.

Amad - 7

Caused problems down the right flank, putting his footwork to good use. Created chances with some smart passes into the final third.

Bruno Fernandes - 9

Looked lively from the start and led United's attacking charge. Oozed confidence on the ball and scored with a lovely finish late on. The best player on the pitch.

Matheus Cunha - 8

Went very close with a curling effort that sailed narrowly wide. Linked play well and posed an attacking threat throughout.

Bryan Mbeumo - 9

Took his goal brilliantly to maintain his impressive scoring record against Tottenham and constantly got himself into dangerous areas.

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Benjamin Sesko - 7

Came on in the final 20 minutes, replacing Cunha. Posed a threat with his physical presence and hold-up play in the final third.

Noussair Mazraoui - n/a

A late addition, replacing Shaw.

Manuel Ugarte - n/a

A late addition, coming on for Casemiro.

Joshua Zirkzee - n/a

A late addition, replacing Mbeumo.

Tyler Fletcher - n/a

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A late addition, coming on for Mainoo.

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Thomas Frank provides double Tottenham injury update ahead of Man Utd clash

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has expressed optimism over the imminent return of Kevin Danso from injury, while also confirming that Micky van de Ven is ready for selection. Spurs are set to face Manchester United in a Premier League clash on Saturday, with hopes of returning to winning form.

Spurs go into the match against United on the back of a six-match winless streak in the Premier League, a slump dating back to late December. This run has seen Tottenham slide down to 14th place in the league standings, and they now face a United side fresh off three consecutive victories against Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham.

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Danso has been out of action for the past week due to a toe injury sustained during Spurs' Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Consequently, the defender was absent from Tottenham's recent Premier League draw against Man City, and will not be fit in time to take part in this weekend's match against the Red Devils.

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However, Frank has indicated that Spurs are hopeful of having Danso back in the squad soon, although an exact timeline for his return remains uncertain, reports football.london.

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“Very unlucky,” Frank told Tottenham’s club media when asked about Danso’s injury. “I think every single time he’s been called upon this season, he’s delivered for the team.

“It is fantastic to work with him in every aspect. We’ll probably know a little but more this week in terms of how long. Hopefully, it will not be too long.”

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Frank also provided an update on Van de Ven's fitness, with the defender having been absent from the victory over Frankfurt and the draw against Man City due to injury.

The Tottenham manager confirmed that he expects Van de Ven to be fit for the clash against Man United on Saturday afternoon, while also commending the centre-back for his dedication to his recovery.

“He can go straight back in, he’s fit, he’s available, he’s in a very good place,” Frank said.

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“I think last year he played 22 games, and he’s played 30 games this year and the year before was 29 [games].

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Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski makes injury admission as return update emerges

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Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has disclosed the methods he is likely employing to recover from injury. The 25-year-old has been sidelined due to a knee problem since May, requiring surgical intervention to address the issue, and there is currently no definitive timeframe for his return.

Thomas Frank was questioned about his rehabilitation in early January, with his response offering little encouragement of an imminent return to training. He said: "It was not going forward as quickly as we thought but it's an injury we haven't seen that much in football history. It's a complicated injury, where it's important to make sure there's no pain in the knee.

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"That's why he got an injection and it hopefully will help. So in three to four weeks' time, he'll be on the grass pain-free." Though Frank has failed to deliver an update beyond that, the Sweden international has been commenting on his injury and recently responded to an Instagram comment that jokingly questioned if he was still alive.

In a fresh post to that platform, Kulusevski has shared an update in partnership with Flowlife, a Swedish health and wellness brand, where he explained how vital their recovery equipment has been to him. In the footage, he says: "Recovery is very important, especially now when I get a little bit older. It's a lifestyle, I don't really focus on recovering because I do it every day.

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"So for me, it's just a natural habit. I love to use the saunas. I like to sweat. After you sweat a lot, you need to hydrate a lot. If I have two hours free, I would go into the chamber and get extra oxygen, especially if I'm injured, it is important to recover more quickly. So I think it is a great tool for us athletes that we can use now. Honestly, the first time I used it, I felt so happy.

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"As soon as you go out, it is like a burst of energy. You feel totally refreshed and it is an amazing feeling. But also like motivational, I feel like you have more energy in you so I experienced that and I think it is amazing for a human to feel energized."

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The timing of when the video was recorded is unclear, though it appears highly probable that Kulusevski has been utilising their products throughout the past nine months. Nevertheless, it sadly doesn't appear to have aided his significant injury thus far, with Tottenham confirming their Champions League knockout stage squad without including Kulusevski, which indicates a comeback isn't anticipated in the coming months.

Fellow long-term casualty James Maddison has similarly been omitted, whilst Radu Dragusin, Mathys Tel and Conor Gallagher have been named in place of injured players Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies, who have been withdrawn, along with Brennan Johnson following his move to Crystal Palace.

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Tottenham face losing wonderkid as Thomas Frank warned 'he is not coming back'

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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has been told that Luka Vuskovic will not be returning to the club following his impressive campaign. The defender joined German outfit Hamburg on a season-long loan deal during the summer. He has appeared 17 times in the Bundesliga this season and scored four goals. Whilst Spurs may have hoped Vuskovic would return to north London ready for senior action, it seems he could be heading for a permanent departure.

Ex-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has suggested he will leave the club without ever featuring for the first team. Writing on X, he said: "This player is not coming back to Spurs! Another of many players the Spurs had a chance with, but they made the wrong decision.

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"This is an example of the problem Spurs have been having within the football department! A total neglect.

"They will make good money, for sure, but there's no football direction within the club. Off to Bayern he goes, no wonder I will not blame him."

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Vega isn't the only person to hint that Vuskovic might leave Spurs permanently. Ex-Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic recently urged Bayern Munich to pursue the young defender.

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He shared: "All of Europe is talking about him right now. FC Bayern needs to do everything [to sign him]. I believe the boy has to go to Bayern.

"He has everything it takes to become one of the best centre-backs. I'm curious to see if Tottenham will manage to keep him beyond the summer, because in my opinion he's already ready for the next step to one of the absolute top clubs. And for me, there are only four or five of those clubs in Europe."

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Vuskovic, 18, signed for Tottenham from Croatian club Hajduk Split in a £12million deal back in 2023, though the transfer couldn't be completed until he reached 18 due to Brexit regulations. Since then, he's been loaned out to Polish side Radomiak and Belgian club Westerlo.

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His contract with Spurs runs until 2030. Hamburg are currently eager to extend his loan spell beyond this summer, though this may face opposition.

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Thomas Frank's worrying reply as Tottenham boss grilled on Cristian Romero future

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Thomas Frank has confessed he has "no idea" if Cristian Romero will remain at Tottenham next season, following the captain's apparent frustration over the club's lack of signings in the winter transfer window. The 27-year-old expressed his disappointment on Instagram shortly after the transfer window shut this week, lamenting the shortage of available players after he had to be substituted at half-time during Spurs' 2-2 draw with Manchester City due to illness.

The Tottenham captain posted: "I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn't feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available - unbelievable but true and disgraceful." Frank confirmed that despite Romero's recent outburst, he would remain as captain and stated that the club had addressed the issue internally.

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Romero, who has contributed six goals and four assists amidst Tottenham's struggles under Frank, is reportedly keen to leave this summer according to reports from his home country. This comes despite the World Cup-winning centre-back signing a four-year contract last August.

When questioned about whether he expects the Argentine international to stay at the club next season, Frank admitted: "That's a question I have no idea about. Right now he is the captain, he has a long-term contract and we signed a new contract with him." While not referring to Romero specifically, Frank stated that any player who might be unhappy should still be expected to fulfil their professional duties.

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"As long as everyone does their job, it is fair enough. I am pretty sure there are also some players who don't think I am the best bloke or whatever it is, but as long as they work hard and do everything they can on the pitch then I am happy," he said.

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"Is the feeling better if everyone is aligned and happy and likes each other? Probably. But it is all about the performances on the pitch. In general in his time here, [Romero] has been exceptional [in my time here]. I think he has had some unbelievably big games for us, not only defensively but he has also scored some crucial goals. I think there is, in general, over time, there is always one line you cannot cross. For any player, for me, for any staff members, for anyone," admitted Frank.

Following last month's loss at Bournemouth, Romero had posted about certain people at Spurs who "only show up when things are going well, to tell a few lies", before removing the final five words of that statement. After that episode Frank had said of Romero that "you can make a mistake but don't make the same mistake twice".

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Now it seems Romero has repeated his actions and Frank was reminded of his earlier comments. "I think sometimes someone makes more than one mistake. We have dealt with it internally," he stated.

"Leadership is many things. I'm 52-years-old. I think I'm pretty good at leadership. Can I get better every single day? Yes. Do I make mistakes? Maybe not every single day but probably weekly. Romero is 27. Is he still going to make mistakes going forward as a leader? Yes. Does he do a lot of good things? Yes."

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Tottenham agree £7.8m transfer for star Messi compared to Barca legend

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Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to offload Alejo Veliz following the striker spending the last two years out on loan. The 23-year-old arrived at Spurs from Rosario Central for £13million in the summer of 2023 and has just two goals in 10 appearances for the north London outfit.

Following spells with Sevilla and Espanyol, Veliz returned to Rosario on loan for this season last summer, and since rejoining his former club, the Argentine has netted six goals in 19 outings. When his loan spell concludes, Veliz is poised to join Brazilian side Bahia, after agreeing terms on Thursday, football.london reports. It is believed the fee will be around £7.8m with £871k in add-ons plus a 20 per cent sell-on clause included in any future transfer.

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Veliz's proposed permanent departure from Spurs comes two-and-a-half years after Lionel Messi heaped praise on the forward and likened his style of play to that of Luis Suarez. Discussing Argentina's finest young talents in September 2023, Messi said: "[Roman] Vega, [Maximo] Perrone, and especially Veliz.

"Watching him [Veliz] play reminds me of what Suarez used to play like. I am very excited for the future of this country, and hope I can be an influence on these people and talk to them."

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Thus far, Veliz has not quite matched the lofty expectations set by Messi, with the striker born in 2003 yet to earn a senior cap for Argentina. He has, though, represented his country at the under-20 level, making nine appearances.

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As Veliz is due to remain at Rosario for the remainder of this campaign, he will have the privilege of lining up alongside another Argentine in Angel Di Maria. The former Manchester United winger agreed last May to rejoin his boyhood club following Benfica's participation in last year's Club World Cup.

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Before Veliz's return to Rosario materialised, Di Maria reached out on several occasions. "Ever since it went viral that I was returning to Central, Angel and I exchanged messages," Veliz disclosed at his unveiling press conference.

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"And when he said, 'Come on, you're missing now,' it's truly a driving force that pushes you forward, and I was crazy and wanted to come right away. What we wanted happened, and I'm very happy to be here."

He continued: "Having this, my family nearby, my grandparents, is what fulfils me, what completes me. I don't feel like I am here anywhere else. I came back to be able to fulfil myself."

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Sterling has unique transfer deadline amid Spurs call and Chelsea exit

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Raheem Sterling has just a few hours remaining to sign for a new club if he is to compete in a European competition this season. Sterling left Chelsea last week by mutual consent and is now available to join a new club as a free agent.

The England international has not made a single appearance for Chelsea this season, with his last outing for the Londoners coming in May 2024.

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Last season saw Sterling go on loan to Arsenal, where he made 28 appearances and helped the Gunners reach the Champions League semi-final and finish second in the Premier League.

Now that Sterling is without a club, he is able to sign for a new team on a free transfer at any point he wishes. However, there is a deadline fast approaching that the former Manchester City star could have in mind.

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UEFA rules allow clubs to make changes to their squads for the second half of the season for the knockout stages of European competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

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The deadline for changes to be made is at midnight on Thursday, February 5. So if Sterling is to compete in any European competition this season, he must sign for a new club before the end of today.

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Tottenham Hotspur have recently been linked with a move for the now-former Chelsea star, whose last competitive appearance came in May last year on the final day of the Premier League season against Southampton.

However, reports have since emerged that Spurs are not in the running to sign Sterling as a free agent, which leaves the future of the 31-year-old still up in the air.

Sterling’s last appearance in a European competition came in March last year, where he helped Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven in the last-16 of the Champions League.

The 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium saw Sterling provide two assists, which saw the forward earn the player of the match award.

Paul Merson recently urged Spurs to try and sign Sterling to strengthen their forward options amid their current injury woes.

“They [Tottenham] need players in. Thomas Frank and Tottenham have been unlucky with Solanke, Kulusevski and Maddison all out,” Merson said on Sky Sports News.

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"I would bring Sterling in. I think it’s a no-brainer on a free transfer. I really do.

“You don’t want to start bringing every Tom, Dick and Harry in to try and stay up. They just need one or two players in and get their players fit.”

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Tottenham chief explains transfer window as summer vow made

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Tottenham technical director Johan Lange has made admissions on the club's January transfer window and outlined plans for the summer. Despite huge injury problems, only Conor Gallagher and Brazilian left-back Souza joined with Lange explaining the reason for that and confirming transfer plans ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Speaking to Tottenham's official website, he said: "The summer market is where eight or nine out of 10 players, they move clubs, so we will go into the summer window with big ambitions of strengthening the team. We know there'll be more movements, we know there'll be more opportunities, so the plans are already, can you see, drawn up.

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"We have a clear picture of which position and also which profiles. Could we have brought one or two more in this January window? We would have been delighted to do so. but that was not a possibility. So, we are looking forward to the summer, now we focus on the rest of the season and that is very, very important as well because we have big objectives.

"We're still in the Champions League. We want to, of course, be higher in the Premier League and then myself and others will have our eyes already now directed towards the summer transfer window."

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Losing Richarlison, Pedro Porro and Lucas Bergvall to serious but not season-ending injuries highlighted the necessity for new signings.

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However, Lange has instead cited these issues to justify why no additional transfers were approved, pointing to Champions League registration regulations and compliance with profit and sustainability rules as further factors.

He added: "First, a lot of our injured players, they will return in this season here, hopefully a number of them quite shortly. There are also some limitations to how many players you can have in a squad to register them.

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"But even though that our financial situation under the rules are better than most clubs, and we have owners who are very willing to invest, it is important that we are under those rules.

"So, it is important that we sign the right players. I think also Thomas has been quite clear on two players we wanted to bring in, but it wasn't a lack of willingness for the club to make the investment to support the team."

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Cristian Romero 'to leave' Tottenham after blasting club's board

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Cristian Romero will leave Tottenham in the summer, according to blockbuster reports that have emerged just a day after the January transfer window slammed shut. Monday marked deadline day for Spurs and the remainder of the Premier League, with clubs now forced to wait until the summer if they wish to alter their squads. Just hours following the transfer window's closure, Romero is now being touted as a player catching the eye of several clubs ahead of a possible summer exit.

TyC Sports have reported that Romero is drawing attention from La Liga. It is unclear, however, exactly which Spanish top-flight clubs are considering a move for the Tottenham centre-back. The report also suggests that Romero will depart Spurs at the end of the season, with claims that there was also interest during the January window. Nevertheless, Spurs appear to hold all the aces should any negotiations occur, given the defender penned a fresh four-year deal before the campaign began.

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The update regarding Romero emerges a day after the Tottenham star voiced his frustrations concerning the club's limited options following the transfer window's closure. The South American appeared to point the finger at the club's board for their problems, with injuries having ravaged the squad.

"Great effort from all my team-mates yesterday, they were incredible," Romero wrote in a post on Instagram. "I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn't feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available - unbelievable but true and disgraceful.

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"We'll keep showing up and taking responsibility to turn this around, working hard and staying together. All that's left is to thank all of you for being there and for always supporting us, the fans."

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Tottenham are grappling with numerous injury worries. James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Djed Spence, Kevin Danso, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski all sat out Tottenham's stalemate with Manchester City last weekend through injury.

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Spurs nevertheless maintained an active January transfer window, including approving Brennan Johnson's permanent departure to Crystal Palace. Tottenham reacted by securing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid whilst Souza completed his arrival from Santos in Brazil.

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