It’s been a season to forget for Tottenham Hotspur fans. The North London club has endured a dreadful campaign, currently languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Manager Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure, and if results don’t improve soon, he could find himself out of a job. Reports suggest that Spurs have already begun exploring potential replacements should they decide to part ways with the Australian.
Injuries have plagued Postecoglou’s side throughout the season, further compounding their struggles. One of the most notable absentees has been Cristian Romero. The Argentine defender, signed initially on loan from Atalanta in 2021 before completing a permanent move the following year, had shown immense promise at the heart of Tottenham’s defence. However, this season has been a frustrating one for the 26-year-old, with recurring injury setbacks forcing him to miss several crucial matches. His absence has left a significant void in a backline already lacking consistency and stability.
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to bid for Marc Guehi to replace Cristian Romero.
Now, the Argentina international finds himself at the centre of a brewing controversy involving the Spurs medical team. Reports suggest that Romero is unhappy with how his injury was managed by the club’s medical staff. Upon his full recovery, he notably released a statement thanking Argentina’s national team doctors, while omitting any acknowledgment of Tottenham’s medical department. This gesture has reportedly not gone down well within the club, sparking internal tension at a time when harmony is already in short supply at N17.
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi targeted by Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to prioritise defensive reinforcements ahead of next season. The Lilywhites have struggled at the back throughout the current campaign, managing just six clean sheets in the Premier League while conceding 43 goals, an alarming statistic for a team with European ambitions. Addressing these frailties has become a pressing concern for the club’s hierarchy.
Amid this defensive turmoil, fresh uncertainty surrounds the future of Cristian Romero. Reports during the international break suggest that the Argentine centre-back is considering a move away from North London, with La Liga giants Atlético Madrid reportedly keen to bring him to Spain. Spurs would be open to letting the 26-year-old depart this summer, provided he fails to agree a contract extension before the season concludes. Romero’s potential exit would only deepen Tottenham’s defensive crisis, adding more urgency to their summer recruitment plans.
This has caused disruption amongst fans as Romero is a fan favourite at N17. But now Give Me Sport have reported that Spurs are looking to finance a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi through the sale money of Romero. TBR Football had reported that both Guehi and Palace had rejected a move from Spurs for the defender in January, but now the Lilywhites are back in the market to sign the England international.
Spurs will have to find a way to come to a quick solution to this Cristian Romero saga and hope that it plays out in their favour. Signing a player of the same calibre will certainly be tough, but Marc Guehi certainly has the potential to be as impactful as the ex-Atalanta player if he decides to join the North London club.
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Tottenham now have an important game coming up against Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. This will make or break their season and will seal Ange’s fate as Spurs manager and perhaps even help make up certain players’ minds about committing their future at N-17..