Tottenham face Romero exit as Gakpo talks continue
Tottenham face Hoffenheim in a pre-season friendly to prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
Cristian Romero has left Tottenham for Atletico Madrid in a €40m deal after an injury-hit, divisive spell as captain marked by suspensions, criticism of the board and patchy form.
Tottenham's 35m euro sale of Djed Spence is framed as strong value, with the piece arguing Spurs could not block a 26-year-old full-back wanting a bigger role at Inter Milan.
Tottenham's search for another striker has become one of the summer's busiest pursuits.
Tottenham are in the mix to sign another teen talent, with the focus on youth investment despite Roberto De Zerbi's preference for proven Premier League experience.
Cristian Romero is set to join Atletico Madrid in a £34.2m deal with a 15 per cent sell-on clause, ending his five-year Spurs spell after 124 appearances and 12 goals.
Cristian Romero confirmed his Spurs exit on Instagram before a £34.2m move to Atletico Madrid, saying he leaves proud after helping end the club's 17-year trophy drought.
Tottenham have shortlisted Amar Dedic as a possible Djed Spence replacement, but Newcastle are moving first for the Benfica full-back and no formal Spurs approach is known.
Tottenham have agreed to send teenager Mikey Moore on loan to FC Koln as their summer focus on adding wide attacking reinforcements continues.
Tottenham's centre-back rebuild has brought ball-playing quality, but concerns remain over Van Hecke, Senesi and Van de Ven against quick dribblers after Romero's exit.
Tottenham have made their seventh permanent sale of the summer, with Radu Dragusin joining Fiorentina on loan with a £21.4m obligation to buy after set appearances.
Tottenham are still working on Cody Gakpo, with personal terms no issue but no financial agreement yet. Liverpool could reinvest in two wingers if Spurs complete the deal.
Tottenham are pushing for Cody Gakpo and Savinho, but Victor Osimhen is not advanced. Wages are an issue and the likeliest outcome is Osimhen stays at Galatasaray.
Folarin Balogun is presented as a risky Spurs target, with doubts over paying around 60m euros for another striker after Dominic Solanke's disappointing spell.
