Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Rodrigo Bentancur over a new long-term contract, a move that highlights the club’s desire to retain key players. But while discussions with the Uruguayan midfielder are ongoing, several others within the squad also deserve fresh deals. Here are five players we believe should be prioritised.
More often than not, as football fans, we get carried away by the prospect of our clubs signing new players and forget about those already giving their all week in and week out.
This season, while the overall narrative has often been one of struggle, there have been individual displays worthy of recognition and reward.
Just a few days ago, reports emerged that Tottenham are in contract talks with Rodrigo Bentancur. The club sees him as a key figure in Ange Postecoglou’s system and wants to secure his future with a long-term deal.
Despite setbacks this season, the midfielder has made 28 appearances and done enough to warrant an extension.
Four Tottenham players who deserve new contracts
But which other players should Spurs tie down to new deals? Fans have had their say, naming six standout candidates. Here is our take.
Ben Davies is Tottenham’s Mr Reliable
It is surprising that Tottenham have not yet extended Ben Davies’ contract, given that it expires this summer. Players with his profile are becoming increasingly rare in modern football.
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A defender capable of playing across the backline while consistently delivering at least a 7/10 performance is an asset any club should want to keep.
The injuries to Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and, more recently, Radu Dragusin have only underlined the Welshman’s importance.
If Spurs are serious about competing on multiple fronts, a player like Ben Davies is needed. The Lilywhites need to act quickly and secure the 31-year-old’s future at the club.
Spurs should build the team around Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski’s performances this season could see clubs circling in the summer. The Swede has shown he can remain fit, which is crucial given the relentless fixture schedule modern teams face.
Although he still has three years left on his contract, offering him an improved deal would be a way of rewarding his impressive displays.
It would also send a message that, while the team has struggled collectively, individual excellence does not go unnoticed.
The winger has played in every single Tottenham match this season and Kulusevski recently admitted that he often had to play on just 40% energy during the injury crisis.
Heung-min Son should remain as Spurs captain
Yes, Son has had his struggles. There has even been talk of him being replaced, with Mathys Tel linked as Son’s potential successor. However, experience is vital in this squad.
Right now, Son and Davies are the only players in this Tottenham team who have spent more than seven years at the club.
While it is tempting to prioritise younger talent, having experienced heads in the dressing room is invaluable.
Son remains Spurs’ best-performing attacker, having already reached double figures for both goals and assists this season, with 10 in each category. His contract is set to expire in 2026, while a long-term deal might not be on the cards, a one-year extension would be welcomed.
Tottenham need to convince Cristian Romero to stay
Every football club wants to keep its best players, and for Tottenham, Romero is one of them. The strongest defensive pairing available to Postecoglou features the Argentine alongside Van de Ven.