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Cristiano Romero will look to keep out England, where he plays his football for Tottenham, when he stars for Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals

Argentina's ferocious centre-back Cristian Romero will be tasked with keeping Jude Bellingham and co. quiet in Wednesday's blockbuster World Cup semi-final.

The 28-year-old has formed an excellent partnership with Lisandro Martinez at the heart of the Argentine backline, with the Tottenham Hotspur man starting in all of their World Cup matches.

A turbulent club season, hindered by injury and suspension throughout, saw Romero come under intense scrutiny as Tottenham became embroiled in a relegation battle after a woeful campaign.

However, he has shone in the blue and white stripes of La Albiceleste this summer and has his eyes firmly set on guiding them to back-to-back world crowns. Here we look at the Argentine in more depth.

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Romero's wife and family

Romero's uncompromising persona on the pitch contrasts with his demeanour off it.

The Spurs defender began dating Karen Cavaller, who also comes from Cordoba, in 2018, with the pair tying the knot two years later. They met prior to his switch to Serie A side Genoa and had their first child, Valentino, in 2021 before Cavaller gave birth to their daughter, Lucy, three years later.

Cavaller holds a degree in business administration and works in human resources, forging a career that goes beyond the conventional WAG stereotype. She has a low profile on social media with a private account of just over 3,000 followers.

Romero's mother, Rosa, told Super Deportivo Radio that he used his first week's wages to buy her a house, and she highlighted how his hard-man character gives way to a far more heartfelt persona away from football.

Their incredible family connection was emphasised when Romero helped clinch Argentina's third World Cup title four years ago. In an Instagram post celebrating his monumental moment on the biggest stage, Romero shared photos of his wife and son with the emotional caption: "How I love you two, my loves. They are my everything."

Argentina outcry

Tottenham's struggles last term saw the Europa League holders needing a draw against Everton on the final day of the season to secure safety. A win in their trip to Chelsea in the week leading up to the game would have been enough to retain their Premier League status, but Spurs lost 2-1 in a hard-fought game.

After that London derby, Romero controversially opted to fly to his native Argentina to watch his boyhood club Belgrano face River Plate in a title decider. Spurs fans were left incensed by their captain's sudden absence on the same day that their fate would be decided.

The official reason given was that Romero was using Belgrano's facilities to complete his rehabilitation, as he stepped up his recovery in time to feature in the World Cup. Roberto De Zerbi defended his skipper's contentious departure, explaining that, after consulting the club's medical staff, they had collectively agreed to allow Romero to travel to Argentina.

However, De Zerbi's backing did little to soothe the fury of the Spurs faithful, who felt abandoned by their captain amid a relegation crisis. Former Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle echoed the fans' outrage, labelling Romero's decision to leave the country "scandalous."

With Spurs facing a high-stakes final fixture and the very real threat of being relegated to the Football League for the first time since 1978, Romero made a dramatic U-turn. He flew back to England to support his teammates in person as Tottenham ultimately escaped the drop by the skin of their teeth.

Huge Tottenham salary

Romero has experienced plenty of highs and lows since making the switch from Atalanta ahead of the 2021/22 campaign after shining in Bergamo.

Signing for Spurs on an initial season-long loan with an option to buy, his defensive qualities became overshadowed by his ill-discipline, with red cards in critical games.

The past two seasons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have been disastrous, with the club on the brink of unthinkable relegation last term, with Romero firmly part of that. However, following their European title last year, he put pen to paper on a new contract with a bumper weekly wage of £195,000, securing his services until 2029.

Ruben Amorim is considering a move for Manchester United ace Noussair Mazraoui. Amorim is now the manager of Manchester United, seven months after he was sacked by the Reds.

Since he took over at the Serie A heavyweights, he has been linked with Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Amad Diallo. Now, according to the Metro, Amorim is keen on reuniting with the Moroccan international.

Mazraoui featured regularly for Amorim, who often used the versatile defender as one of the three central defenders in his back line.

Arsenal are set to jumpstart their interest in Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, according to the Independent. Alvarez has been linked with the Gunners for the majority of the summer.

He did have his heart set on a move to Barcelona, but Atletico have been left unimpressed by the way they have negotiated and have referred the Catalans to his humongous €500m buyout clause.

However, Arsenal would not have to meet that figure. Instead, it's believed £100m may be enough for Atletico to sell to the Gunners.

Tottenham could take their transfer spending past the £300m mark with a huge move for Bournemouth ace Eli Junior Kroupi.

The Cherries' forward, who is believed to be valued at around £80m, is understood to now be of interest to the north Londoners, according to Give Me Sport. Spurs have already shattered the £200m mark having signed Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Jan paul van Hecke and others.

Manchester United have insisted they could still wrap up a deal for Ederson. The Brazilian midfielder had seemingly been signed by the club, until a troubling medical detected a knee issue.

Despite reports claiming a deal is now not happening, the Manchester Evening News have claimed the club have not given up on signing him yet. More medical tests are to be carried out and if they are positive, then United are confident they will sign Ederson from Atalanta for £38m.

Good morning everybody - it's a new week, which means another week of transfer news.

Do you think Manchester United will eventually get hold of Ederson? Will Julian Alvarez find himself at Arsenal until after the World Cup? Do Tottenham Hotspur really have more money to spend?

All of this and many more will be dicussed in today's transfer blog!

Tottenham have broken their transfer record twice this summer with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes

Tottenham have shattered their transfer record on two separate occasions already this summer as they aim to recover from a thoroughly miserable 2025/26 campaign. The Spurs midfield has been completely overhauled with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for a combined outlay of £185million.

Roberto De Zerbi had already broken the club's transfer record with Fernandes' £85m signing last week, before splashing an initial £92.5m plus £7.5m in add-ons to secure the Newcastle midfielder.

Yet the spending may not stop there, with further significant deals reportedly on the go. Spurs have also made clever use of the free agent market, wrapping up agreements for Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka following the expiry of their respective contracts at their former clubs.

De Zerbi could persist with this strategy of bold spending and savvy saving, combining high-profile acquisitions with opportunistic free agent deals to keep the books balanced. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at three previous free agent signings and assesses how they fared for the Lilywhites.

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OPINION

Teddy Sheringham

Teddy Sheringham wasn't a free transfer to Spurs to begin with; he initially signed from Nottingham Forest for approximately £2.1m in 1992. He firmly established himself in the Premier League during his spell in north London, developing into a prolific frontman - yet his failure to win silverware prompted a £3.5m switch to Manchester United in 1997.

There, Sheringham would seal the coveted Treble by capturing the Premier League, FA Cup and securing the Champions League in dramatic circumstances against Bayern Munich. The England international scored one and provided another as United overcame the German outfit in the final moments.

He maintained outstanding form at Old Trafford, collecting further silverware before returning to north London on a free transfer by 2001. Across his Spurs career, Sheringham registered 277 appearances and scored 125 goals, while also providing 53 assists.

Records demonstrate that the former frontman spent the bulk of his career with Tottenham and was welcomed into the club's Hall of Fame alongside Clive Allen in 2008 - the same year he retired from professional football.

William Gallas

William Gallas represents an intriguing case in Premier League history, having featured for three of London's most prominent clubs consecutively. He began his career in England at Chelsea, joining for £6.2m in 2001 before transferring to Arsenal by 2006.

Gallas would subsequently become the Gunners skipper for a spell before friction saw him succeeded by Cesc Fabregas as the player wearing the armband. His deal with Arsenal ran its course in 2010, and he would make the brief journey to join Spurs on a free transfer.

The defender racked up 78 appearances for the Lilywhites, netting once and completing the remainder of his Premier League career. Gallas departed Spurs in 2013 and became the first Frenchman to feature in the Australian league after joining Perth Glory in October.

He hung up his boots that same year, aged 37, having claimed two Premier League titles and two domestic cups - all secured with the Blues.

Edgar Davids

Edgar Davids enjoyed a brief but memorable spell in the Premier League with Tottenham, spending two campaigns in north London. The Dutch midfielder had already established his 'world-class' credentials during his time at Juventus, where he made his mark for both club and country.

Between 1997 and 2004, Davids secured three Serie A titles, numerous domestic cups and represented the Netherlands as they finished fourth at the World Cup and third in two European Championships. He clocked up 235 appearances for Juve and made 32 goal contributions.

He enjoyed spells at Barcelona and Inter Milan before arriving at Spurs on a free transfer in 2005. He managed just three goal contributions across 44 appearances for the club, but still retains a fondness for the Lilywhites.

Ahead of a friendly match between two of his former sides - Juve and Spurs - back in 2017, Davids said: "It's no coincidence that everything is coming together and you've had the last couple of unbelievable seasons in the Premier League. It's not a one-off. Spurs are at that level and that's why I'm so proud of the club. Spurs have created that culture.

"I like this team a lot. When I see this team play I see fun, I see youth, enthusiasm, football on the edge, fun football. They have fun and they are big, big talents. How can you not love this team?"

A former Tottenham Hotspur player recalled his reasons for rejecting Manchester United

Gareth Bale previously revealed he snubbed Manchester United in favour of joining Tottenham Hotspur at the start of his career. The Welsh legend faced a similar decision to recent United target Mateus Fernandes, who has now completed an £85million switch to Spurs.

Bale proved to be a player who slipped through United's grasp on several occasions, with the club's pursuit beginning in 2007 after his breakthrough campaign at Southampton. A 17-year-old Bale, then operating as an attacking left-back, ultimately chose Spurs despite United's attempts to lure him to Old Trafford.

United had just reclaimed the Premier League crown and would go on to lift the Champions League the following year. Yet Bale resisted the temptation of instant glory and more money at United, instead prioritising a pathway to first-team football.

"I rejected Manchester United and went to Tottenham," Bale recalled in 2023. "At the time, United were the biggest team in the Premier League, winning trophies, with the best players and the best coach.

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"The easy decision would have been to go to United, the biggest club in England, when I played for Southampton. You always want to be at the biggest clubs, but I made the decision to play football.

"At that age, many players would look for money and want to go to a bigger club. It was important for my development to keep playing football, that's why I chose Tottenham."

The transfer wasn't an instant success as the Wales international went without victory in his first 24 matches for Spurs, but an injury-enforced shift to the left wing elevated his performances to new heights. Following a 26-goal haul in the 2012/13 campaign, Bale secured a world record transfer to Real Madrid.

To United's dismay, Bale turned down the Red Devils for a second time in favour of moving to the Spanish capital. He then spent nine years with Los Blancos, claiming five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles.

"United and Madrid were the two teams [who were interested]," Bale said on the Stick to Football podcast. "I did talk to United, yeah. They actually bid more than Madrid."

He added: "I spoke with David Moyes. Not [Ed Woodward], maybe my agent did. My heart was set on Madrid.

"I had something in place with Daniel Levy, maybe more of a gentleman's agreement, because he didn't want to sell me to a rival. So if a team did come in from Spain, Italy or wherever, I could potentially go because if we didn't qualify for the Champions League, which we didn't, I was then able to go there."

Upon leaving the Spanish club, Bale signed for Los Angeles FC ahead of captaining Wales at the 2022 World Cup. Shortly afterwards, he confirmed his retirement, aged 34.

Hello and welcome to Mirror Football's summer transfer blog for Tuesday, July 7th.

Reports are circulating that Arsenal hold an interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer as a potential replacement for Ben White. The full-back has fallen out of favour behind Jurrien Timber at the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title in 2026/27.

While a knee injury could complicate matters in terms of White securing an exit, Arsenal's board are thought to be scouting the market for new replacements. Former Manchester United talent Wan-Bissaka has been tipped as one of the names who could play second-fiddle to Timber for the new season, given his top-flight experience.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur look to continue to spend big this summer, as they pursue Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. The Lilywhites have already splashed out £237million on Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali as the look to bolster their first-team, but it now appears the club are looking for attacking reinforcement.

Reports suggest that Roberto De Zerbi's team could offer as much as £85m to the Cherries for Kroupi Junior, who is a wanted man this summer following a standout Premier League season at the Vitality.

Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, could fail to attract interest should he fail to start England's quarter-final World Cup clash against Norway. The Manchester United forward is set to return to Old Trafford despite a fruitful loan spell with Barcelona in 2025/26.

Hello and welcome to Mirror Football's transfer live blog on Monday, July 6, with the summer window finally kicking into gear!

Reports suggest that Manchester United are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. The Red Devils are looking to improve their engine room and the German is named among a host of potential targets including Alex Scott, who is said to be of interest to Arsenal.

Tottenham have played a key role in that, with £185million spent to sign Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Both players were linked to Manchester United as they look to rejuvenate their midfield but look to remain responsible with their financial outlay.

Michael Carrick's side have instead appeared to move on to an attacking target. A possible move for Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr, who is reportedly valued at £35million, has been touted.

Arsenal, meanwhile, could be looking to take advantage of Aston Villa's unfortunate financial situation with Morgan Rogers and now Ezri Konsa firmly on the radar. Leandro Trossard appears to be on his way out of the club, however.

Chelsea are closing in on the sale of Tyrique George with the winger on the verge of making his loan to Everton permanent.

Elsewhere, Bradley Barcola continues to be strongly linked with a Paris Saint-Germain exit. The Gunners view him as an alternative to Rogers, while Liverpool has switched their focus away from Yan Diomande and onto the Frenchman.

Sandro Tonali will play the 2026/27 Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi, with Tottenham Hotspur agreeing a £100m move for the Newcastle United midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £100million signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The midfielder becomes Tottenham's sixth signing of the summer, joining on a long‑term contract in north London.

Speaking for the first time, Tonali said: "I'm very happy to be here. When I arrived at the Club today, it felt fantastic. People said about there being four or five clubs - there was only one.

"I spoke to the Head Coach for close to two hours about the Club, the fans, the stadium and our football. It was like magic because I knew immediately that I had to sign for Tottenham. I've played against Tottenham a few times and always found a great atmosphere made by great fans. I can't wait to start the season."

Spurs head coach, Roberto De Zerbi added: "Sandro is a special player and a great signing for our Club. I have followed him for a long time, as he came through the youth system at my hometown club, Brescia, and I'm so happy to be working with him now.

"Given his qualities, there was a lot of interest in Sandro this summer. However, he was very clear in his desire to join Tottenham, and I know our fans will love what he brings to the team."

Spurs are set to pay £92.5million, with a further £7.5m available in add‑ons. In a video released by the club, James Maddison was the one who sat down to announce the Italian's signing.

A statement from Newcastle read: "Sandro departs St James’ Park having made 110 appearances for the club, scoring ten goals in all competitions. The 26-year-old, who joined from AC Milan in summer 2023, leaves having also won major silverware on Tyneside.

"He played an influential role as the club lifted the Carabao Cup in March 2025, and he featured a further 53 times last season, including 11 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. Everybody at Newcastle United thanks Sandro for his contribution to the club and wishes him and his family well for the future."

In a separate message to Newcastle supporters, Tonali wrote on Instagram: "Three years ago I came to Newcastle not really knowing what to expect. Today it's time to say goodbye and it’s hard to find the right words. I want to start by thanking the club.

"To the people who work every day and nobody sees at the training ground, everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you to the staff and my teammates for believing in me and helping me grow. A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who's been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey.

"But above all, I want to speak directly to the fans. When things were hard for me, you were there. Not for one day did I feel alone. I felt it every time I was at St James' Park. That's something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

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"The game brought me to Newcastle. Today I leave with my wife and our son, born during my time here. This city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I'll hold onto forever and people I will always be grateful for. Thank you for everything."

Spurs have been active in the summer transfer window, with Tonali becoming the latest arrival alongside Martin Dubravka, Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes. Tonali will wear the number 16.

Tottenham Hotspur could cap off a dream summer on the transfer front with more exciting names expected to sign in the coming weeks

Tottenham Hotspur have executed significant business in the transfer market this summer so far. Leaving their competitors trailing behind, Roberto De Zerbi appears to have been furnished with the resources to compete across multiple competitions this season.

It has been a challenging period for Spurs, with the club battling against relegation over the past two campaigns. The appointment of De Zerbi seems to have injected fresh energy into the Lilywhites, and for evidence, one need only examine the squad the Italian is presently assembling.

Following Spurs' survival last term, their new manager said: "From tonight, we have to start to organise and to build a new team," and it appears he is making good on that pledge.

An ideal summer for the club regarding transfers has already commenced. Defensively, Spurs have secured Jan Paul Van Hecke from Brighton for £52m.

They have additionally brought in veteran Liverpool star Andy Robertson and Bournemouth's Argentinian 29-year-old centre-back Marcos Senesi, providing them with a solid and seasoned defensive line.

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In the middle of the park, West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes has also joined De Zerbi's ambitious overhaul, while Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali also appears poised to make the switch. What more is needed to ensure this becomes a memorable summer?

Well, between the sticks, Antonin Kinsky merits an opportunity to establish himself as the undisputed No.1 following a string of composed displays last term. He has lately penned fresh terms, while Guglielmo Vicario could be heading for the exit.

That said, Spurs might pursue Manchester City's James Trafford, 23, who has found himself relegated to understudy behind Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad. He would represent more than adequate competition for Kinsky, while Martin Dubravka, 37, who arrived from Burnley this summer, will additionally provide invaluable experience from the substitutes' bench.

It's in attack where Spurs could deliver a significant statement, with the club reportedly holding a three-man shortlist to improve upon Richarlison and Dominic Solanke. According to The Independent, Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi seems to be the frontrunner to fit into De Zerbi's forward line, though could set them back approximately £80m.

The 20-year-old is understood to be coveted by Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, nevertheless. Spurs could genuinely cap off an ambitious period by landing French star Kroupi ahead of their north London adversaries.

Transfer activity under Spurs' new regime has demonstrated that they won't be deterred by hefty price tags this summer. The club's determination in negotiating a deal with Newcastle for the highly sought-after Tonali proves that they possess the credentials to compete with Arsenal for Kroupi.

AC Milan star Rafael Leao's name has reportedly been mentioned as someone Tottenham could be interested in. According to reports from Italy, Milan have set an asking price of approximately £55m for the 27-year-old winger.

Informal talks with Milan are understood to have occurred, though no formal negotiations have yet commenced for the Portuguese international.

Finally, Manchester City winger Savinho, whom Spurs pursued last year, could arrive. The Brazilian, who netted once in 24 Premier League outings last season, would reportedly command a fee of around £60m.

Landing all three of Kroupi, Leao and Savinho appears improbable, but not impossible given Spurs' activity thus far this summer. Even capturing two of the trio would mark significant progress for Spurs as an attacking force and cap off a remarkable window that will be remembered for years to come.

Put simply, if Spurs were to bring in Trafford and two of Kroupi, Leao and Savinho to complement their already formidable squad, they could be looking at spending approximately £350m this transfer window. The push to finally transform the club's fortunes is underwaRoberto y.

Tottenham Hotspur have been proactive so far in the summer transfer window under Roberto De Zerbi with big money spent after a dismal campaign

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has slammed Tottenham Hotspur over their £237million summer transfer splurge. Spurs have been busy as they look to strengthen an underperforming squad.

The north London side kicked off their spending spree by signing defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion for £52m. Spurs then made a statement of intent with Mateus Fernandes joining for a club-record £85m from relegated West Ham United on Thursday.

But the huge sum did not stay long at the top of Tottenham's all-time transfer list. News emerged on Wednesday that Spurs agreed a mega £100m deal for Sandro Tonali.

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Tottenham will fork out an initial £92.5m for the Newcastle United midfielder, with an additional £7.5m in proposed add-ons for the Italian. And Jordan has questioned on TalkSPORT why so many elite players are looking to join Spurs after their dismal 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last term.

He said: “What does it tell you about the players that are joining them? Because with respect to Tonali, why would you go from Newcastle to Tottenham Hotspur?

“I suspect it's because of the money - that tells you that you've either got a player that's playing for money, or a player that's playing for ambition because you're going to a side that finished fourth from bottom of the league last year."

After casting doubt over Tonali's ambitions, Jordan then questioned Tottenham's ownership and their new transfer strategy.

The 58-year-old said: "I don't think they know what they're doing. They're paying massively over the odds for these players.

“I think you've gone from one extreme to the other - you've got football expertise that Daniel [Levy] and his team exhibited at certain times, but they didn't have the balls or the financial desire to push the envelope. Now you've gone the other way, which is you don't care about the financial concerns of what you're doing.

“You're just going to spend whatever you want to spend. And the fans will love it. But when you're looking at what they're buying…"

Tottenham's busy summer is unlikely to be over with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi also of interest. There is, however, competition for the forward with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also showing an interest.

Tottenham might well have paid over the odds for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali but their early summer outlay shows they mean real transfer business and are starting to look like a serious football club again

As Harry Kane was talking us through his heroics in Atlanta the other night, news was breaking that Newcastle United had accepted an offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Sandro Tonali. By the time Kane gets his match boots on again, there is every chance Spurs will have signed someone else.

They are not messing around. It goes without saying that the fee for Tonali - £92.5million with £7.5million in possible add-ons - is exorbitant, just as the £85million outlay on Mateus Fernandes is patently excessive.

Yes, there is obviously a premium on central midfielders with a defensive, combative nature but even so, £85million for a player who has helped a team to relegation in successive seasons - as Fernandes did with Southampton and then West Ham - seems excessive. As does a possible nine-figure fee for a player who was decent in a mediocre Newcastle season but who contributed no Premier League goals and two Premier League assists. He had four Premier League bookings.

Sure, scoring and assisting might not be Tonali's primary tasks but you would not be asking too much to expect a little more goal involvement from a midfielder. But Manchester City are paying a flat fee of £116million for Elliot Anderson, so the tax on these grafters is clearly high.

Too high for Manchester United, who balked at the fee for Fernandes, but not too high for Spurs. And their overspending is becoming a remarkable statement of intent.

Don’t forget, they also spent £52million on a player, Jan Paul van Hecke, who only had a year left on his contract with Brighton. And while Spurs have acquired Martin Dubravka, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers, they enticed them with high-end salaries.

In addition to the £92.5million outlay on the fee for Tonali, Spurs are believed to have agreed a personal package of £275,000 a week. Presumably, the existing wage structure has been dismantled.

Which brings us back to Kane. Obviously, Kane is not going back to Spurs any time soon. If he were to leave Bayern Munich this summer, it seems Barcelona would be a possible destination but his German employers seem confident the England captain will sign a new contract.

Kane’s current deal in Munich runs until the summer of 2027. Which is why Spurs should be on the phone to Kane’s people. Seriously.

Even if Kane is happy to stay at Bayern - and he has every reason to be happy there - he will be thinking ahead to his next move. And if this Spurs spending spree - along with lavish expenditure on wages - pays dividends this season, why shouldn’t they be in the market to bring Kane home next summer?

A lot of things would have to fall into place and considering they finished 17th last season, that is a tall order.

Roberto de Zerbi would have to have Spurs in the Champions League, they would have to be realistic Premier League contenders, but that is exactly what will be expected to happen now that they are going big-time in the transfer market.

And they would have to meet the wage demands of a player who could, at this moment in time, write his own cheque. But now that Spurs are flexing significant financial muscle, they could afford him.

No-one really knows if Kane will want to come back to England to add that Premier League goals record to his name. But if he does, perhaps the idea of him doing it at Spurs is not so far-fetched after all.