Uh oh: £60m Spurs star now edging closer to exit amid dressing room fallout
Tottenham Hotspur may have to brace for the departure of an "incredible" player this summer, with a number of clubs lining up for his signature amid tensions in the dressing room.
Tottenham's summer transfer plans
The type of summer transfer window Tottenham will have is largely dependent on how they finish the campaign, with a Europa League triumph likely to put them in a good position to attract some top players, given that it means Champions League football will on offer next season.
Spurs are particularly keen on strengthening in attacking areas, with a deal to sign Lazio forward Gustaf Isaksen now advancing, while they are also looking to sign a new striker, and moves are now being made to sign Lille's Jonathan David.
Ange Postecoglou has also had issues at the opposite end of the pitch this season, with Archie Gray being handed a lot of game time due to the scale of the injury crisis in defence, which suggests a new centre-back may be needed this summer.
The need to sign a new centre-back may also be exacerbated by a potential departure, with a report stating Real Madrid are now expected to make a huge bid for Cristian Romero, whose future in north London is uncertain.
There has now been a new update on Romero's future Tottenham future, with a report from Spain revealing he is being targeted by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and his departure is now becoming increasingly likely.
The centre-back is said to have criticised the Spurs medical staff, which has caused tensions in the dressing room, while he is also disappointed by the lack of additions to the squad, and their poor performance in the Premier League.
As such, Postecoglou may be tasked with bringing in a replacement this summer, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi being deemed the most suitable option.
"Incredible" Romero could be huge loss
Since arriving at Tottenham for a fee of £42m, the defender has been a key player, and he has continued to perform well across a number of key metrics over the past year, despite his side's struggles in the Premier League.
Not only that, but the Argentina international has received high praise from the media throughout his time in north London, with Alasdair Gold once lauding him as "incredible."
That said, the 26-year-old will have just two years left on his contract by the summer, and if he has no desire to commit to new terms, Tottenham should cash-in, rather than letting him run his deal down.