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A report has shed light on Tottenham’s valuation of Cristian Romero this summer after the centre-back went public with his desire to pursue a new challenge at the end of the season.

Unless you have been living under a rock over the last month, you will be aware that Atletico Madrid have been credited with an interest in the Argentine centre-back.

In fact, it has been claimed by a few outlets that Diego Simeone has already spoken to Romero about a summer switch, with the Spurs vice-captain thought to be open to the move to the Spanish capital.

This was confirmed by the player this week, with Romero admitting that he wants to “go to new places to keep growing” and confessing that he wants to experience La Liga.

How much will Tottenham demand for Cristian Romero?

The Times have now claimed that the centre-back is ‘paving the way for an exit’ from Tottenham Hotspur with the comments he has been making to the media at different points this season.

The outlet claims that Daniel Levy will demand ‘at least £60m’ for Romero from Atletico or any other suitor, with Spurs wanting to make a profit on the £42.5m they spent to sign him from Atalanta in 2022.

Interestingly, the publication suggests the club may have been preparing for Romero’s sale as early as January, which is why Tottenham made a £70m offer for Marc Guehi, which was turned down by Crystal Palace.

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Could Spurs turn to Marc Guehi once again this summer?

Tottenham’s club-record offer for the Palace man suggests that he has been identified by the club’s recruitment team as the ideal choice to replace Romero.

The 24-year-old enters the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park this June, and it has been reported by a few outlets that Spurs have made Guehi one of their priority summer targets.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing one of their former players as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou this summer after seeing the strides that he has made in his short managerial career so far.

Various sources over recent days have claimed that Tottenham look set to miss out on their top managerial target Andoni Iraola, with the Lilywhites thus potentially set to turn their attention to other alternatives over the coming days.

Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are thought to be the next names on Spurs’ wishlist, while various sources have suggested over recent days that Oliver Glasner has caught Tottenham’s eye.

A fresh update has now claimed that Spurs may turn to a familiar face this summer after being impressed by the work he has done in the Championship.

Tottenham are watching Scott Parker’s managerial career

This report comes from The Daily Mail, who confirm that Iraola and Silva are the names at the top of Spurs’ wishlist.

However, the outlet explains that Scott Parker also has many admirers at the club after guiding Burnley to the Premier League this season.

Parker not only played for Spurs but also began his coaching career in the club’s academy and is said to be a highly respected figure at Hotspur Way.

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It is pointed out, however, that the 44-year-old’s success at Burnley has been built on defensive solidity, with The Mail thus suggesting that he might not be as suited to inheriting Postecoglou’s attack-minded squad as someone like Iraola.

Why Spurs fans should not turn their noses up at Parker

Many Spurs fans will not like the idea of appointing Parker, given that he has not yet proven himself at the Premier League level.

However, the days of appointing managers with a pedigreed record are over, with most clubs now preferring younger managers with fresher tactical ideas rather than an experienced head.

There is a reason why clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich have gone for the likes of Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompany, respectively, rather than simply appointing the biggest name available.

Bodo/Glimt have been dealt a series of blows ahead of their Europa League semi-final against Tottenham, with key suspensions and a fresh injury doubt weakening their squad before the first leg.

While Tottenham’s league performance is nothing to write home about, their Europa League showing has been rather encouraging.

Monday’s 2-1 defeat marked Spurs’ 18th loss of their Premier League campaign, but they’ve looked far more composed in Europe, losing just two of their 12 fixtures in the competition so far.

Up next for Ange Postecoglou’s side is Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals, a team with a formidable home record, having never lost a knockout match at the Aspmyra Stadion.

Bodo/Glimt suffer injury and suspension blow before Tottenham clash

Postecoglou’s men know that three more wins would seal the Europa League crown, and ahead of the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they may have just been handed a timely boost.

Captain Patrick Berg is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards in the competition, and his midfield partner Hakon Evjen is also ruled out for the same reason.

Andreas Helmersen, who scored a crucial goal against Lazio, will miss out as well after being sent off in the previous round.

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To make matters worse for head coach Kjetil Knutsen, Ole Blomberg is now an injury doubt for the Tottenham clash. The 23-year-old winger was forced off just 15 minutes into Bodo/Glimt’s 2-2 draw with Molde on Monday.

The extent of the injury is unclear, but he was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and wearing a protective boot.

Spurs handed scheduling headache despite Bodo absences

While these absences are a blow for the Norwegian side, they do have a slight edge in terms of scheduling, as Bodo/Glimt won’t be playing a domestic fixture during the week of the Europa League semi-final second leg, with their league game rescheduled.

The Lilywhites, in contrast, face a gruelling run. Tottenham take on Liverpool and West Ham between the two legs against Bodo/Glimt, before meeting Crystal Palace shortly after the semi-final concludes.

Squad depth and availability will be absolutely key. With no suspensions of their own, Spurs should have a near full-strength squad to call upon.

Whether that proves decisive remains to be seen, but both teams have their own advantages heading into the tie – it’s down to who makes them count.

The developments in Leeds United’s clash with Stoke City on Monday evening would have been of interest to Tottenham Hotspur, who are thought to be eyeing a move for a 16-year-old Harry Gray.

Some eyebrows were raised when Spurs paid £40m to sign Archie Gray from Leeds last summer, but that has proven to be money well spent, with the teenager hitting the ground running at N17.

The Lilywhites are thought to be considering raiding Elland Road for another young starlet this summer: Archie’s younger brother.

It was reported last month that Tottenham are plotting a move for Harry Gray after being impressed with the 16-year-old striker’s displays in youth football.

Huge Harry Gray development will interest Spurs

As Tottenham Hotspur continue to contemplate a potential offer for the forward, they would have taken notice of what happened on Monday.

Gray was handed his senior debut for Leeds by Daniel Farke, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute in the Yorkshire club’s 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City.

That result sealed Leeds’ promotion to the Premier League, and Farke’s decision to hand minutes to Gray might have been an effort by the German to show the teenager that he is very much front and centre of his plans.

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The Championship table-toppers might be hoping that the young forward may lean towards staying at the club after being shown a first-team pathway.

Tottenham leading two Premier League rivals in Harry Gray race

It was revealed last month by TBR Football that Tottenham are facing competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for Harry Gray.

The report explained that Spurs have an advantage over the Magpies and the Gunners as they could use Archie’s help to persuade his younger brother to come to Hotspur Way.

However, the update suggested that Leeds are confident that the 16-year-old will remain at the club for the time being.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what the feeling at Tottenham Hotspur is about their rumoured pursuit of Andoni Iraola after it emerged that Bournemouth are determined to keep their head coach off Spurs’ clutches.

While there is a lot of uncertainty about Spurs’ rumoured managerial search, the one fact that all outlets seem to agree on is that Andoni Iraola is Tottenham’s top target to replace Ange Postecoglou.

However, over the last couple of weeks, a number of publications have changed their tune and are now reporting that Iraola is leaning towards remaining at Bournemouth for one more season.

It even emerged a couple of days ago that the Cherries have offered Iraola a new deal, with the South Coast club prepared to do ‘everything they can’ to keep the Spaniard.

Fabrizio Romano on Tottenham’s Andoni Iraola interest

Over the last few days, some sources have also reported that Tottenham are ready to turn their attention to Marco Silva if a deal for Andoni Iraola proves out of their reach.

Romano has now confirmed that the Bournemouth and Fulham managers are the two names at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist.

He revealed that despite Bournemouth’s determination to hang onto their head coach, Spurs may go on the offensive for the 42-year-old over the coming weeks.

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Romano told GiveMeSport: “It’s true that there is also interest from Tottenham. Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are two of the main names on the list at Tottenham for the potential new coach, in case they decide to fire Ange Postecoglou.

“So there is a concrete possibility of seeing Tottenham trying to attack the situation. But Bournemouth are talking to Iraola. They are quite confident about keeping him for one more season.

“So let’s see how the conversations continue. I’m sure also this week there will be a new round of talks between Iraola and Bournemouth, but for sure, they want to keep him.”

Fulham issue hands-off warning to Spurs over Marco Silva

As the speculation linking Marco Silva with a move to Spurs intensifies, the Cottagers have wasted no time in responding to the rumours.

A few days ago, Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan made it clear they want Silva to stay at the club for many years, adding that the Portuguese coach is a key part of the club’s project.

It appears that Tottenham may thus have a major fight on their hands to secure either Andoni Iraola or the Fulham boss this summer. Could it be another saga of rejections for Spurs?

Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on Eberechi Eze’s future as Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with an ambitious move for the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder.

The speculation linking the Palace man with a move to Spurs has been a regular occurrence in almost every transfer window over the last few years, and that is the case again ahead of this summer as well.

In fact, some outlets have even claimed that Tottenham are front-runners to sign Eberechi Eze this summer, with many at the North London club thought to be admirers of the player.

However, some reports over the last few weeks have stated that Spurs are not prepared to trigger Eze’s £68m release clause, with the Lilywhites instead hoping to sign the player for a much lower fee.

Fabrizio Romano reveals what he has heard about Eze’s future

Tottenham are not the only ones eyeing the 25-year-old, with a report from TEAMtalk claiming two weeks ago that Man United are ready to challenge Tottenham in the race for Eberechi Eze.

The report suggested that there is a feeling among some at Selhurst Park that the former QPR man wants a new challenge.

Fabrizio Romano has now also refused to rule out the possibility of Eze leaving Palace, although he made it clear that nothing is advanced at the moment.

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When asked if the England international could make a move this summer, the journalist told GiveMeSport: “Yes, it’s a possibility. But nothing has been decided yet, in terms of clubs or negotiations. The situation will be one to assess in the summer.”

Tottenham told to forget about signing Eberechi Eze

A move for Eberechi Eze would certainly signal ambition from Tottenham Hotspur and that is the sort of move Spurs fans would want to see the club make this summer to close the gap with the top sides in the division.

However, Alan Pardew insisted last week that Eze will not consider joining Tottenham even if the North London club press ahead with a move.

Tottenham Hotspur have now received confirmation that a few million will get added to their coffers this summer after the latest rounds of results in the Championship.

Leeds United and Burnley will both officially be back in the Premier League season, with the two clubs sealing automatic promotion with wins over Stoke City and Sheffield United respectively on Monday night.

This is significant to Spurs as former Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate, Marcus Edwards is currently on loan at the Clarets, who have an obligation to buy the winger for €10m (£8.5m) if their promotion is secured.

Tottenham will be owed 35 per cent of the fee for Edwards due to the sell-on clause they have on the winger.

Tottenham’s Marcus Edwards boost now confirmed

With Burnley now having sealed progression to the top flight, they will have to pay £8.5m to Sporting Lisbon for Edwards.

They might not be too pleased with the outcome, as the winger has only scored one and assisted one in his 13 Championship outings for Scott Parker’s men so far.

However, the outcome is an excellent one for Tottenham Hotspur, who will now be owed €3.5m (£3m) out of the total fee that Sporting receive for Edwards due to the North London club’s sell-on clause.

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Spurs fans will also get to see Edwards ply his trade for the first time in the Premier League next season, with the winger failing to make a single league appearance for the Lilywhites during his time at the club.

Why Leeds’ promotion may also affect Tottenham’s summer plans

Leeds’ promotion might also have a bearing on Tottenham’s summer plans and may also boost the Lilywhites’ coffers.

That is because it was reported previously that Leeds were expected to sign Solomon permanently this summer once their passage to the top-flight was assured.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly very keen on signing a young Argentine international, but a fresh report explains why the Lilywhites have to pay over the odds to land the player this summer.

Spurs have signed some extremely talented young players over the last two years and the North London club are seemingly about to continue with the same policy, with one Serie A starlet catching their eye.

It was first reported at the start of March that Tottenham’s scouts had been mightily impressed by Nico Paz, who has blossomed at Como since joining from Real Madrid last summer.

However, it later emerged that Real Madrid have a buy-back clause on Paz and have told the attacking midfielder they plan on activating the option in the summer of 2026.

Tottenham have to spend big to sign Nico Paz

GiveMeSport have now also reported on Spurs’ interest in the Argentine international, but they say that the Lilywhites are one of just several clubs who are interested in acquiring the 20-year-old’s services this summer.

The outlet claims that the midfielder’s tactical understanding, combined with his vision and passing range, are what attract Tottenham Hotspur, who are looking to upgrade in the middle of the park this summer.

However, they too point to Madrid’s buy-back clause and add that Spurs will have to spend a lot more than Los Blancos if they wish to bring the player to N17 this summer.

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Two other Premier League clubs also want Nico Paz

A report in TBR Football claimed last month that Tottenham have been joined in the race for Paz by both Man United and Liverpool.

However, the outlet explained that the youngster’s representatives had told the three Premier League clubs that a summer switch is not on the cards as his client wants to eventually end up back at Real Madrid.

Amidst the speculation linking Cristian Romero with a move to Atletico Madrid, Paul Robinson has now given very interesting advice on what Spurs must look to do if the La Liga club push ahead with a move for the centre-back.

Over the last few weeks, a number of sources have claimed that Romero is ready to join Atletico Madrid in the summer after recently speaking with Diego Simeone regarding the possibility.

Some reports have suggested that, after their inability to convince the centre-back to sign a new deal, Tottenham are now ready to listen to offers for Romero.

In fact, a few days ago, one outlet even asserted that Spurs are ‘likely’ to lose Romero this summer and are already exploring the market for potential replacements.

Paul Robinson says Tottenham should not worry about losing Cristian Romero

Paul Robinson opined that while his first preference would be to keep the Argentine at the club, the Spurs vice-captain has not performed to the expected standard this season.

The former Tottenham number told Daniel Levy to accept any big offer that comes in for the former Juventus man and use the funds to strengthen other areas of the squad.

When asked about the speculation on Romero’s future, Robinson told Football Insider: “A new manager is going to come into Tottenham next season if they aren’t in Europe – if they haven’t won the Europa League – and is going to have new ideas.

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“Restructured squad aside, I’d look at that as a new manager coming in and say; Romero [and] Van de Ven? Yes, they would be my first-choice centre-half partnership.

“You get a big offer in for one of those two [and] you think; ‘okay maybe I can use that in other areas, I can buy a top quality young centre-half and also use the money to strengthen my squad elsewhere’.

“Romero, I think he’s had a poor season – [if] I’m a new manager coming in and somebody offers me a big offer for Cristian Romero, I’m taking it, and I’m using it to buy another centre half and strengthen the squad elsewhere. I wouldn’t be too concerned if anybody left this summer, in all honesty.”

How much do Tottenham want for Romero?

One Spanish outlet claimed last week that Spurs have asked Atletico Madrid to pay €80m (£68.6m) for Romero.

However, the report explained that the La Liga giants will try their best to bring the price down to around €40m-€50m (£34.3m-£42.8m).

Romero has two years left on his contract at Tottenham and it remains to be seen if he agitates for an exit this summer if Diego Simeone’s men do push ahead with an offer.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a major blow in their rumoured pursuit of a Premier League midfielder, with Manchester City now deemed the most likely destination for the player this summer.

Most Spurs fans will agree that reinforcements in the middle of the park have to be one of the club’s priorities this summer, with Yves Bissouma expected to leave Tottenham after what has been a disappointing campaign for the Mali international.

Over recent weeks, various outlets have said that Tottenham had set their sights on an ambitious move for Morgan Gibbs-White, who is expected to be available for around £50m this summer if Nottingham Forest fail to tie him down to a new contract.

However, last week, it emerged that Man City had entered the race for Gibbs-White, and there has now been an update on the Premier League champions’ efforts to take the Forest man to the Etihad Stadium.

Man City now leading the race to sign Morgan Gibbs-White

The Daily Mail have now become the latest outlet to report on Man City’s interest in Gibbs-White, with the report claiming that Pep Guardiola’s men are now favourites to land the midfielder.

The report says that City have identified the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will depart the Etihad Stadium this summer.

While Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is City’s dream acquisition, the Germany international is also wanted by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, making the pursuit complicated.

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The Premier League giants are thus expected to push ahead with a move for Gibbs-White, who is also said to be on the wishlist of both Liverpool and Man Utd, thus further complicating Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit.

Do Spurs have a chance of attracting Morgan Gibbs-White?

Gibbs-White is undoubtedly the calibre of player that Tottenham need to be competing for if they are to close the gap with the top sides in the Premier League.

Many will wonder why the Englishman will swap the City Ground for N17 this summer, given the trajectory of the two clubs, but Spurs may just have an outside chance of persuading him.

If Forest fail to finish in the top five and secure Champions League qualification while Tottenham win entry into the tournament via the Europa League, they just might be able to turn the midfielder’s head.

However, it will not be easy as Gibbs-White is seemingly not short of options to choose from.