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Martin Keown believes Tottenham have a clear course of action to take with Cristian Romero.

Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat away to Man United means they are now winless in their last seven, but one thing it did do was deflect some of the attention on Thomas Frank, but not in a good way.

Instead, the spotlight is on Romero after his brainless red card at Old Trafford, which left Tottenham fighting an uphill battle against the most in-form team in the Premier League.

Romero will miss the next four games at the very least for Spurs, but Keown thinks something different should be in store for the Argentine.

Cristian Romero punishment could change Tottenham’s fortunes

Romero’s sending off against United was the sixth of his Tottenham career since joining in 2021, and while that may not sound too bad, it’s the highest number of red cards any player has received in the Premier League since his debut.

Not only that, but it was his second straight red of the season, having also received his marching orders in Tottenham’s defeat to Liverpool earlier in the campaign.

The Argentine is a quality player, but he is also becoming more and more of a liability, and with Tottenham potentially in a genuine relegation battle, they can’t afford to have that in their squad.

And as a result, Keown thinks there is only one course of action to take with the captain.

Via talkSPORT, he said: “If you want to change the culture at the football club, and there’s a serious problem with the culture.

“Maybe this is the one to say [Romero] doesn’t play for our football club again. We’re making a change. On the inside, his behaviour around the players is not good for the future generation, and therefore, big decisions have to be made around this player.“

Can Tottenham afford to freeze Romero out?

Very rarely will you see a club captain almost banished from the squad, but Romero has shown time and time again what will happen if they don’t.

He’s a walking red card that can cost you at any moment, and his stats from the current campaign aren’t anything to suggest he is the player to drag them out of their current predicament.

And certainly not enough to refuse to acknowledge the issue he is causing.

As demonstrated via his below Sofascore graphic, Spurs have won just one of their seven encounters with the other clubs in the big six when he has featured.

He averages 1.16 fouls per 90 in those games, and has already picked up two red cards and four yellows within them.

Romero is the type of player to thrive in a team performing well, but when the going gets tough, he has the reputation to lose his head and go on to cost his side, as he has several times already throughout his career in North London.

Losing him would mean losing quality at the back, but it may be for the best given the liability he has become.

Tottenham are braced for interest in Micky van de Ven ahead of the summer transfer window.

Discontent is growing in N17, with Thomas Frank’s future uncertain at Spurs after a damaging 2-0 loss to Manchester United on Saturday.

Multiple players are said to be unhappy under the Dane, with Cristian Romero’s emotional actions on social media a clear and recent example of that.

Van de Ven is a key player for Tottenham, and though his potential sale would rake in heavy financial benefits, it’s not welcomed by supporters.

Micky van de Ven wants to stay in the Premier League with Liverpool lurking

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both keen on signing van de Ven, who has been a standout performer under Frank this season.

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The Dutchman already has a career best seven goals this season, and is proving to be a real threat from set-pieces.

According to TEAMtalk on Sunday, Vincent Kompany is also a big fan of van de Ven and would like to bring him to Bayern Munich in the summer.

However, the centre-half’s preference is to stay in the Premier League and has “no desire” to make the switch to Germany.

But Liverpool are also said to be interested in signing him, which may narrow it down to the Reds or him staying with Spurs for next season.

Possible van de Ven sale poses bigger question at Tottenham

Tottenham are sliding backwards, and the current situation would have been hard to imagine after that night in Bilbao last year.

The Lilywhites had a chance to make a statement in the winter window, but the arrival of Conor Gallagher wasn’t really what was needed to get Spurs fans back onside.

The problem right now, apart from Frank, is that Tottenham lack quality in various departments. So that brings up the question – is van de Ven’s sale needed?

A possible £100million sale could change the trajectory of Spurs, but what fans want to see is the centre-back at the heart of a push for success.

But the harsh reality is that van de Ven is far too good to be playing for Tottenham right now, and he would have every right to seek an exit in a couple of months.

Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been going from bad to worse, and the same trend could continue against Newcastle on Tuesday.

Spurs’ 2-0 loss to Manchester United has heaped more pressure on the Dane, with travelling supporters making their feelings known on the head coach from the away end at Old Trafford.

Joe Lewis could decide to sack Frank, but as things stand, the former Brentford boss will be given another chance with the Lilywhites, currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League on a measly 29 points.

Tottenham host Newcastle next in the Premier League, and a win is vital for both Frank and Eddie Howe.

However, even if the Spurs boss somehow manages to get three points against the Magpies, he could still be destined for the sack.

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Jeff Stelling fears for Tottenham after reading upcoming fixtures

Tottenham are predicted to finish on 46 points after their loss to Man United, which would be just an eight-point improvement on their Premier League finish last season.

One of the reasons the Lilywhites sacked Ange Postecoglou was because of the finish in the league last campaign, and unless Frank pulls out a Champions League miracle, then it’s not progress.

While speaking live on talkSPORT this Monday, Jeff Stelling was frightened by Spurs’ fixture list, and worried for the Lilywhites with growing concerns around Frank.

Stelling said: “What a humongous game coming up, Newcastle at home, but after that, Spurs have Arsenal, Fulham away, Crystal Palace at home, and we’ve seen their resilience, Liverpool, away.

“They’ve got a shocker of a run.”

Stelling has every right to worry for Tottenham, but supporters may soon have something to cheer about if Frank is sacked.

When could Thomas Frank be sacked?

One of the biggest problems that Frank has had since arriving at Hotspur Way is finding a successful formula to score goals from open play.

Out of the Lilywhites’ 35 goals scored in the league this season, 12 of them have come from set-piece scenarios, and it’s a major factor as to why fans don’t trust him moving forward.

As Stelling alluded to, Spurs have a horrid run of fixtures coming up. But the match-up that stands out the most is the North London derby.

It goes without saying, but the derby has lots riding on it. A loss at home to the Gunners could spell the end for Frank, and if he survives that, Anfield will be his next big challenge.

Tottenham fans would like nothing more than for Mauricio Pochettino to return to the club, with rumbles over Thomas Frank’s future continuing.

Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday has caused even more supporters to turn against Frank, with the Dane now staring down the barrel of a potential sacking.

The Lilywhites had been on a four-game unbeaten run before the loss to Man United, but it was the performance at Old Trafford which felt like all the progress seen was just a facade.

In the midst of Frank’s uncertain future, Pochettino’s odds to become Spurs manager once more have crumbled, with him now a heavy favourite to return to N17.

Now, Tottenham fans could get what they’ve been crying out for since 2019, with the Argentine tipped for a summer return.

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Jake Humphrey feels Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham return after interviewing him

Pochettino came close to greatness with Spurs on many occasions, but it was never meant to be.

The USA Men’s National Team head coach is set to lead his side into the 2026 World Cup this summer, but after he finishes up the job in North America, he could be headed for North London.

It’s already been said that if Frank were to be sacked at any stage this season, Joe Lewis would look to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season, where the Lilywhites could reassess in the summer.

The High Performance podcast released an interview with Pochettino on Sunday, which has stirred rumours about his return to Tottenham once more.

Jake Humphrey conducted the interview, and was later asked on X his thoughts on whether he feels the former Spurs boss may come back to the club in the summer.

He replied: “I sense he might.”

Nobody knows what was said off-camera apart from Humphrey’s, and he was the one who would have felt Pochettino’s energy in person.

Pochettino’s words confirmed there’s unfinished business at Spurs

Pochettino has spoken about his love for Tottenham publicly many times since he departed the club over six years ago.

But this interview felt a little different, as the 53-year-old seems destined to lift a piece of silverware for the Lilywhites in the near future.

While speaking on the High Performance podcast, Pochettino admitted that he still gets love from Spurs fans on the streets.

Pochettino said: “Still, the people on the street, the fans of Tottenham, really show the love and the appreciation, and I think that is why it’s so special.”

There’s a sense of unfinished business, and if he is to come back home, then it will surely be in the summer.

Dominic Solanke responds as Dele Alli shares message amid ex-Tottenham star’s hunt to find a new club

It has been a rough period for Dele Alli since leaving Tottenham.

The 29-year-old was released by Italian outfit Como in September, and has remained a free agent since.

Alli left Spurs in 2022, joining Everton, but has made just 27 appearances since then, for the Toffees, Besiktas and Como.

The midfielder scored 51 Premier League goals in 181 Tottenham appearances, and was once deemed one of the best young players of his generation – something that didn’t come to fruition.

Taking to Instagram as he remains in the search for a new club, current Spurs star Dominic Solanke responded with a hopeful message for Alli.

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Dominic Solanke offers message of support for Tottenahm star turned free agent

During his most recent spell at a club, with Como in Serie A, Alli made just one appearance.

And in those nine minutes on the pitch against AC Milan, he would receive a red card for a clumsy challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Posting a selection of training photos, the former wonderkid said: “Do what makes you happy,” to which Spurs striker Solanke replied, saying: “Always!”

Solanke made the move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024, signing from Bournemouth.

Alongside current West Ham United full-back, Solanke and Alli had trained together that year as the midfielder aimed to get back to full fitness.

Dele Alli will always remain one of football’s biggest ‘what ifs’

It is not hyperbole to suggest that Alli had the world at his feet during the early days of his Tottenham career.

The versatile midfielder played a huge part in building what is the modern-day Spurs, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side fighting for the Premier League on multiple occasions, while reaching the latter stages of domestic and continental tournaments regularly.

With his form declining sharply during Jose Mourinho’s time at the club between 2019 and 2021, Alli would be further out of favour under Antonio Conte following his arrival, prompting his move to Everton.

With unbelievable technical gifts, a tall and strong frame making him reliable in the air, and excellent movement in and around the box, Alli was both a natural goalscorer and creator.

At the age of 29, Alli should still be one of the first names on the Tottenham teamsheet, and the question will always remain as to just what level Spurs could have reached, had the midfielder become the player so many expected.

Tottenham have been linked with a high-profile takeover for what feels like years.

Daniel Levy’s shock exit over the summer led to increased speculation, but the Lewis family doubled down on their hardened stance to stick around.

But that hasn’t led to any success on the pitch.

Thomas Frank is under incredible sack pressure, with Tottenham sitting 15th in the Premier League and only six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Despite that, only money was spent on Conor Gallagher and Souza in January.

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Could lack of January spend lead to Tottenham takeover?

Lord Alan Sugar has a theory behind the lack of money spent in January, and it’s one that many Spurs fans immediately got behind.

The former Tottenham owner was left baffled by the winter transfer activity, insisting that more needed to be done if he was sticking around.

“Really can’t understand why Joe Lewis, the billionaire, is not throwing money into Tottenham,” he wrote.

“We hardly dealt in the January window. Maybe he has a buyer in mind for the club.”

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Earick started his journey with an internship at NASA, eventually founding Redacted RnD, who focus on technology, sports, media and entertainment.

With Tottenham worth over £4billion, it’s no surprise that the American was just one part of a consortium looking into a potential takeover last.

The Lewis family hold over 85 per cent of shares in Tottenham, so it will not be a cheap acquisition to take those over.

But, looking at the £47million spent last month, especially when Brennan Johnson was sold for £35m, it doesn’t make for good reading when Spurs are desperate.

Tottenham are looking awful in the Premier League, and relegation wouldn’t shock anyone, which is how bad things have become in North London after a 17th-placed finish last season, too.

Gallagher hasn’t changed anything, not that anybody expected him to, and that is down to the Lewis family for not committing extra funds.

Unless they already have their exit sorted.

Tottenham fans haven’t got much to cheer about right now, but the arrival of Souza could give them a much-needed lift.

A 10-man Spurs were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United on Saturday, as boos for Thomas Frank sounded from a rageful away end at Old Trafford.

Cristian Romero’s reckless red card challenge on Casemiro put the Lilywhites at a major disadvantage early on against the Red Devils, with Frank’s future now under increasing pressure.

However, in the midst of a worrying time for Tottenham, they seem to have found a silver lining in Souza.

Tottenham fans impressed by Souza, not ENIC

Tottenham signed Souza for a fee in the region of £13million when prying him to North London from Santos in the winter transfer market.

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Destiny Udogie picked up an injury versus Man United in the second half, which prompted the introduction of the Brazilian for his first outing in a Spurs shirt.

As much as there is negativity around Frank’s name at the moment, many have also been left unimpressed by ENIC’s running of the club.

But it’s fair to say that supporters were left happy by Souza’s debut, with Tottenham fans sharing a consensus on X.

One Spurs fan said: “He did well. A lot of potential.”

Another Tottenham supporter said: “Poor lad thrown into the deep end because of the incompetence of the clowns running, or should I say ruining our once great club. Just get out.”

Souza now set for full debut vs Newcastle

Tottenham’s next game comes fast, with the Lilywhites set to host Newcastle United at home on Tuesday.

Eddie Howe is in troubled waters for the Magpies, and the encounter proves to be a game that both managers desperately need to win to ease tensions at their respective clubs.

Due to Udogie’s injury, Souza is poised for a start against Newcastle. The left-back showed great signs of his pace at Old Trafford, and could give Frank an extra boost of energy on the left side of play.

Given Udogie’s history, it could also mean that Newcastle could be the first of several starts for Tottenham, with the former seemingly picking up a muscle issue.

The scenes at Man United regarding Souza, at least, were promising, and there could be a lot more to come from the 19-year-old.

Mathys Tel was overlooked by Thomas Frank once again in Tottenham’s 2-0 loss to Man United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Cristian Romero was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Casemiro in the first half, and the game quickly got away from Spurs as a result.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes were enough for Michael Carrick’s side to secure all three points and leave Frank under more pressure.

Starting the game as a substitute, Tel came on in the 80th minute, which shows how little faith the Dane places in the French winger by not bringing him on earlier in the match.

Mathys Tel reacts to Axel Disasi’s Instagram post

After spending the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan from Bayern Munich, Tel joined Spurs permanently for £30million in the summer, becoming Frank’s first signing.

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Tel already wants to leave Tottenham due to the lack of game time this season, and Frank’s latest decision will certainly contribute to his growing frustration in N17.

The 20-year-old French attacker was left out of Spurs’ Champions League squad on 19 January when Dominic Solanke returned from injury, and his long-term future is definitely in doubt.

Despite his frustrations in N17, he was quick to show some love for his fellow countryman, Axel Disasi.

The centre-back moved to West Ham on loan in the winter transfer window and started his first game under Nuno Espirito Santo in their 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Tel posted a message under the post and said: “Réel,” which translates to “real” in English.

After being exiled from Chelsea’s squad, Disasi is finally getting a taste of football again with the Hammers.

He’ll undoubtedly leave the Blues in the summer transfer window, and that could be the exact same outcome for Tel at Tottenham.

Mathys Tel’s Tottenham exit looks more likely each game

Most Spurs fans will believe that Tel has been harshly treated, given that several other attackers in the squad have offered less going forward.

Having averaged a goal every 190 mins in the Premier League this season, you would think that Frank would hand him more chances in the team.

However, he hasn’t started any of the last three matches, and it’s clear that the money spent on him has been a huge waste of funds.

Tel has immense potential to succeed in the Premier league, but he must shoulder some of the blame for not taking his opportunities in the team with conviction.

Ultimately, it will all lead to more speculation around Tel’s future in the summer, and Roma were one of the clubs that was interested in him over the winter transfer window.

More clubs from all around Europe will be tempted to sign him, and if Frank continues to leave him on the bench, it will become increasingly clear well before the end of the campaign.

Tottenham could be set to lose one of their key players in the summer transfer window.

After Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Man United, which marked a seventh straight league game without a win, the mood is even worse than it has been all season in North London.

Thomas Frank remains under intense pressure, while several players are also arguably playing for their future after what has been another dreadful domestic campaign.

However, that may not be the case with one star, with reports abroad stating that he has already set his sights on a move back to his home country.

Richarlison lined up for summer transfer

Richarlison had been heavily linked with a move back to Everton in the summer, but the Brazilian remained at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he has since played a crucial role in an otherwise awful campaign.

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In 13 Premier League starts for the Lilywhites, Richarlison has seven goals, which has him as their leading scorer across all competitions.

But now, a report from Fichajes states that “the South American transfer market is about to witness a seismic shift,” with Flamengo planning a summer move for the striker.

The Brazilian outfit have already prized Lucas Paqueta away from West Ham in the winter window, and they plan to do the same with Richarlison.

It’s claimed that the 28-year-old has set his sights on a fresh start away from Spurs, and having started his career in Brazil, he would almost certainly welcome a move back.

Richarlison won’t be the only player to leave Tottenham in the summer

Tottenham are the definition of a sinking ship, and the longer that status holds, the more likely it is that several players look to escape while they can.

Unless Spurs are to win the Champions League, which would be a miracle at this point, there will be no European football to entice players not only to stay, but come whatsover.

Richarlison’s exit could easily start a mass exodus in North London, and with Micky van de Ven already linked with a move away from Tottenham, several others will almost certainly join.

It goes without saying, but it is very worrying times for Tottenham right now.

Tottenham have been dreadful under Thomas Frank in the Premier League this season.

The Dane has struggled to bring in results, which has left the Lilywhites languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Frank’s Tottenham future is under immense threat, but many fans would have been calling for him to be replaced weeks ago.

Now, a new stat may show why ENIC have refused to pull the trigger on sacking their manager, despite the awful form.

Why Thomas Frank likely still has Tottenham job

Frank could be considered lucky to remain in charge at Tottenham. Since taking over, he has led the club to more losses than wins in the Premier League.

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The Lilywhites have lost 10 games in the league so far, while only winning seven. At present, they sit just six points above the relegation zone and could be dragged into the fight to stay up.

Signs certainly point to a head coach who is not working out at the club.

However, Spurs’ form in Europe could explain how Frank has been given time at N17.

As stated by The Athletic’s Colin Millar via X, Tottenham have won more games in European competition (12 wins from 21 games) than they have in the Premier League (11 wins from 47 games) since 16 December, 2024.

A feat described as “remarkable”.

While almost half of that has been under Ange Postecoglou, it does show that Frank knows how to win in the Champions League.

Indeed, Spurs have won almost as many games in Europe this season as they have domestically, despite playing just eight times on the continent.

The idea of reaching another final in the European Cup could be on the minds of the owners, as changing the manager mid-season could backfire on that front.

Tottenham’s performance vs Manchester United was devoid of creativity

There does have to be some sympathy for Frank against Manchester United, as Cristian Romero’s reckless red card early on left Spurs with it all to do.

Although Stuart Pearce felt Romero should not have been sent off.

However, time and time again we have seen sides that have gone down to 10 men battle it out on the pitch and still come away with at least a performance to be proud of.

Tottenham against Manchester United was anything but that.

Spurs created barely any chances, ending the game with just one shot on target. Additionally, they created just 0.49xG.

Frank’s side were also second best in their duels. They won just 49 per cent of their ground duels and fell way short in the air with 33 per cent success in aerial duels, as per Sofascore.

It’s a performance that fans, players and the manager will be hoping to forget as quickly as possible.