As Xabi Alonso and his move to Real Madrid gains more traction, reports have emerged that the tactician is now eyeing a “world-class” Tottenham player for his potential new-look Whites side.
Tottenham looking at 'sell-to-buy' summer window
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou may not be in the dugout for much longer, with some outlets claiming that the 59-year-old could part company regardless of their success in the Europa League (The Telegraph).
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Spurs are reportedly identifying replacements for Ange Postecoglou.
ByEmilio GalantiniMay 1, 2025
The prospect of yet another new manager hunt from chairman Daniel Levy is seen as a realistic one, and Spurs must also figure out how to combat the next transfer window with fairly limited funds.
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As per Matt Law, Tottenham may have to employ a ‘sell to buy’ transfer policy this summer, with Levy and the Lilywhites board set for a headache when it comes to attracting their desired targets.
Spurs could look to find a buyer for right-back Pedro Porro, as Djed Spence’s resurgence into a key first-team player hands Postecoglou or any new head coach a ready-made replacement for the Spaniard.
Meanwhile, Richarlison is attracting interest from Brazilian clubs, as Tottenham consider offloading the striker following an injury-ridden campaign.
“Speculation has been that Palmeiras, Fluminense and Flamengo are preparing a proposal to buy the player in the middle of the year,” said South American journalist Jorge Nicola last month.
“The big news on this subject is that Tottenham, very bothered by the center forward’s series of injuries, are considering negotiating [selling] him permanently starting in July.”
Everton are also believed to hold a serious interest in Richarlison, according to GiveMeSport, and the prospect of him returning to Goodison Park is fairly realistic – so this could be one to watch as Levy seeks to balance the books and raise transfer funds.
However, the big name who appears more and more likely to depart N17 is star defender Cristian Romero.
The Argentine is a top target for Atlético Madrid, as per various reports, with Diego Simeone personally keen on tempting Romero with a switch to the Spanish top flight.
Xabi Alonso asks Real Madrid to sign Tottenham star Cristian Romero
Romero has reportedly informed Tottenham of his desire to leave this summer, and this has also piqued interest from Alonso, as the 43-year-old begins planning for the Real Madrid job.
That is according to reports in Spain, which state that Alonso has asked Real to consider signing Romero as part of a three-man centre-back shortlist, with the former Liverpool midfielder extremely keen to reinforce their backline.
Tottenham value the 27-year-old at around £60 million, so it won’t be a cheap operation for Florentino Perez, with Levy keen to make as much money as possible off the defender’s potential sale.
Romero formed an excellent partnership with Micky van de Ven during Postecoglou’s debut season in charge, but injuries have stopped him from making that same desired impact on a consistent enough basis this term.
Called “world-class” by van de Ven, the ex-Atalanta star could be even more tempted by a move to Spain if Real come forward with a proposal.
