Tottenham face Romero uncertainty as Bergvall interest grows
Tottenham are reportedly interested in N'Golo Kante despite signing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, with Rodrigo Bentancur's future said to be uncertain.
Tottenham have several World Cup absentees back in training, including Robertson and van Hecke, while Romero, Porro, Spence and Senesi are due back on 10 August.
De Zerbi said James Maddison and Destiny Udogie have no major issue after missing friendlies and could feature against Sydney, with Tottenham avoiding risks.
Tottenham opened pre-season with a 2-0 win over Auckland FC, beating the A-League champions in their first summer outing.
Inter Milan have made direct contact for Cristian Romero, with the defender reportedly showing 'total openness'. Tottenham's concern is a fee of just 40m euros, well below expectations.
Arsenal and Chelsea are linked with Cristian Romero, but Tottenham are unlikely to sell to rivals. Inter Milan, with a £42m valuation, look the more realistic destination.
Newcastle are encouraged in their Lucas Bergvall pursuit after De Zerbi said unhappy players 'have to leave' and confirmed the midfielder wants out if no solution is found.
De Zerbi said Mohammed Kudus is 'very close' to returning and should be back working with Tottenham when they return to London after his quadriceps setback.
De Zerbi said Tottenham want more wingers and will assess Mikey Moore's future, raising the prospect of the 18-year-old leaving again after his Rangers loan.
Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson missed Auckland again, but Tottenham's new defenders could make their debuts against Sydney FC on 29 July or Chelsea on 1 August.
Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham's young players must prove their quality and attitude, a clear challenge to Archie Gray as he pushes for more minutes next season.
