Tottenham hit by Romero blow as Bentancur returns for Brighton clash
Report claims Spurs expect interest in Pape Matar Sarr, with Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern fans. Offers around £50m could test resolve, though Sarr is not pushing to leave during the relegation fight.
Bentancur returns to training after hamstring surgery, boosting Spurs before Brighton. Vicario not spotted, so Kinsky may keep goal. Romero ruled out with a knee injury. De Zerbi stresses mentality.
With Cristian Romero injured, the piece hints another ‘new Romero’ at Spurs has no future under De Zerbi, amid worsening form after the defender limped off at Sunderland.
Gianluca Di Marzio says Kulusevski will ‘definitely’ stay at Spurs next season, Premier League or Championship. The winger is out all season with a patella injury but is valued by De Zerbi for his mentality.
Spurs track 54-year-old Cristiano Giuntoli for sporting director role. The ex-Napoli, ex-Juventus chief, credited with smart recruitment, was seen at a Spurs game. Roma and Marseille also monitor him.
Di Marzio links Fiorentina and Fabio Paratici with a move for Lucas Bergvall. Spurs rate the Sweden midfielder highly and, amid survival worries, are not listening to offers at present.
Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring Man City keeper James Trafford, valued at around €25m. Report says Spurs could replace the inconsistent Guglielmo Vicario if he returns to Italy.
Spurs enter the Brighton match in the bottom three after a 1-0 loss at Sunderland. Home form is poor, Romero is out for the season, and De Zerbi needs a win to spark survival hopes.
Brighton expected to keep trusted XI for the 5.30pm trip to Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi. Elsewhere, loanee Amario Cozier-Duberry nets a brace for Bolton, earning ‘Premier League’ plaudits. Livescore
Loans set to end: Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha to leave in June. Report adds possible summer exodus, with Vicario, Romero, van de Ven and others linked away amid Spurs’ relegation threat.
