Tottenham Hotspur could now look to "get rid" of a midfielder this summer, as Ange Postecoglou is not happy with his options in the middle of the park, according to former scout Mick Brown.
Tottenham planning midfield revamp
There are signs Tottenham could be planning to revamp their midfield in the summer transfer window, having identified a number of potential targets, most recently making the first move to sign Sunderland's Chris Rigg by submitting a £38m offer.
Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney is another name on Spurs' shortlist, having recently entered the race for the 22-year-old midfielder, who could be brought in as a replacement for Yves Bissouma, with the Mali international's future now in major doubt.
Plans to sell Bissouma in the summer are said to have been approved, with the 28-year-old playing a more sporadic role in the Premier League this season, often being limited to appearances as a substitute.
Everton are interested in signing the former Brighton man, with Tottenham now ready to sell, but he is not the only central midfielder who they could look to cash-in on this summer.
According to former scout Mick Brown, Postecoglou is unhappy with his options in the middle of the park, casting Rodrigo Bentancur's future into doubt.
“Ange Postecoglou is not happy with his midfield options. It’s such a key area of the team, and the players at his disposal have not been good enough.
“They’ve failed to impress when called upon so far this season, and Bentancur now is not part of Tottenham’s plans moving forward.
“So if they can get rid of him and bring in a decent fee, it’s definitely something they’ll consider. I hear there are clubs in Europe who have been looking at a move in the summer."
Bentancur impressing defensively
It has been a disappointing season all-round for Tottenham, and Bentancur hasn't exactly stood out, with WhoScored ranking the midfielder 11th in terms of average rating in the Premier League.
That said, some of the Uruguayan's defensive performances over the past year indicate he could be worth keeping hold of, ranking highly on some key metrics, when compared to his positional peers.
The 27-year-old has predominantly featured in a defensive midfield role this season, which may have hindered his ability to contribute going forward, having picked up just two goals and one assist in all competitions.