Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and chairman Daniel Levy remain two of North London’s least popular people even after Sunday’s Premier League win against Southampton.
Southampton have set an uncomfortable record of being the team that has been relegated the earliest in Premier League history. Tottenham are doing a little better, but are nowhere near securing games in Europe or trophies this season either.
Cristian (Cuti) Romero has established himself as one of the defensive pillars of Tottenham in recent seasons, but his future in London is uncertain. The Argentine centre-back has attracted interest from several major European clubs, and his future seems to lie elsewhere. The possibility of a transfer in the summer window is becoming increasingly realistic, and the club is not ruling out a departure that, although it would be painful, could bring in a significant sum. – Transfermarkt believes at the last update the value is 55 million euros, we expect Tottenham to have a different, and higher idea of pricing.
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The possible replacement for Cristian Romero
Among the most prominent candidates are two Spanish football giants: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Both clubs want to strengthen their defensive line with an experienced and authoritarian profile, and Romero is a perfect fit. His aggressiveness, leadership skills and experience in European football make him an attractive option, especially at a time when defences need immediate renewal and solidity.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has found a player he thinks is a perfect fit, while the Premier League’s long-serving chairman has completely different thoughts. According to the Daily Mail, Daniel Levy has found a promising talent in League One that he wants to bring in for a cheap price in the summer.
Given this scenario of a blockbuster sale of Cristian Romero, Tottenham’s sporting management will act quickly. They are over the fact that they may lose one of their key players. The question is whether it will be young, cheap and English or something that can go straight into the squad and make a difference.
Isak Hien is Ange Postecoglou’s favorite. The Swedish defender, who currently plays for Atalanta, has impressed in Serie A thanks to his solidity, tactical understanding and good headers, making him an interesting option for Spurs.
At 26 years old, Hien is at the peak of his career, and his performances have aroused interest at several European clubs.
Tottenham consider his profile to be suitable to replace a possible departure of Romero without compromising the defensive level.
Isak Hien joined Atalanta from Greece Verona just over a year ago on a transfer worth €8.5 million. Transfermarkt believes the former Djurgården player is now worth 30 million euros.
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