An “unbelievable” Premier League participant is now on the “prime” of Tottenham Hotspur’s listing of targets to interchange Cristian Romero in the summertime, in keeping with former goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
Romero heading for the exit door
On the finish of April, it was revealed Romero has knowledgeable Tottenham that he desires to depart this summer time, amid curiosity from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, who’ve been engaged on a deal for the centre-back for a number of months.
With Daniel Levy open to promoting the defender, it’s now trying more and more doubtless he can be on the transfer this summer time, and Spurs’ efficiency within the Premier League is unlikely to do them any favours with regards to holding on to their greatest gamers.
A 2-0 defeat at residence to Crystal Palace is the newest poor end result for Ange Postecoglou’s facet, in what has frankly been a horrible Premier League marketing campaign, with the Lilywhites sitting in seventeenth place, having now misplaced 20 matches.
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Bizarrely, Tottenham nonetheless have an opportunity to make a hit out of the 2024-25 season, nevertheless, as a triumph within the Europa League ultimate would finish their 17-year trophy drought, whereas additionally securing qualification for subsequent season’s Champions League.
Talking to Tottenham Hotspur Information, Robinson has now revealed that victory within the Europa League could possibly be essential with regards to attracting their prime goal to interchange Romero, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
Robinson mentioned: “With Romero leaving, it’s trying increasingly more doubtless daily that he’s going to maneuver on. So you would argue that Tottenham are already a centre-half brief.
“Guehi could be prime of the listing if they will beat anybody else to his signature. However with out Champions League soccer, ending sixteenth, doubtlessly seventeenth within the Premier League, is that a gorgeous proposition? Or can Newcastle provide Champions League soccer and a greater wage? And that’s the place Tottenham are in the intervening time. There’s a lot hanging on their Europa League success.”
Guehi could possibly be “unbelievable” Romero alternative
Guehi showcased precisely why he’s on the prime of the shortlist on Sunday afternoon, placing in a commanding efficiency in his facet’s 2-0 victory on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The centre-back made 14 defensive actions all through the match, the very best variety of any participant, whereas additionally profitable six out of the seven floor duels he contested, which secured the 24-year-old an 8.3 SofaScore match ranking.
Not solely that, however the £60m-rated England worldwide has now established himself at worldwide degree, most notably making six appearances for the Three Lions at Euro 2024.
Anthony Gordon lauded Guehi as “unbelievable” in gentle of his performances on the Euros, and having adopted that up with a powerful marketing campaign for Palace, there’s each indication he could possibly be a incredible alternative for Romero.
