Tottenham Hotspur`s defense struggled with numerous injuries last season. The potential departure of Cristian Romero to Atlético Madrid makes signing a new central defender a distinct possibility this summer.
Thomas Frank Confirmed as New Spurs Head Coach
Thomas Frank was officially announced as Tottenham`s new head coach on Thursday evening, replacing Ange Postecoglou. His move to N17 had been anticipated for several days.
The Dane is set to guide Tottenham in their return to the Champions League and faces the significant challenge of building upon the momentum from the club`s recent Europa League triumph in Bilbao.
| Tottenham`s best-performing regulars in the Premier League – 2024/2025 | Average match rating |
|---|---|
| Son Heung-min | 7.00 |
| James Maddison | 6.98 |
| Pedro Porro | 6.95 |
| Dominic Solanke | 6.84 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | 6.83 |
Reports indicate Frank has already influenced transfer decisions, reportedly wanting to make Mathys Tel`s move from Bayern Munich permanent and asking Daniel Levy to pursue Crystal Palace`s Eberechi Eze.
A crucial decision for Frank concerns the future of club legend Son Heung-min, who is attracting strong interest from the Saudi Pro League and could leave Tottenham after a decade of service.
Son`s representatives have reportedly held talks with Saudi clubs, but Frank is unlikely to want to lose both the South Korean star and Romero in the same transfer window.
Romero is a prime target for Atlético, with some sources claiming he has informed Levy of his desire to depart, even after Spurs` Europa League final victory last month.
Meanwhile, Radu Dragusin, Romero`s defensive partner, is also reportedly drawing interest from clubs overseas.
Suggestion: Tottenham Could Be Offered Fikayo Tomori in Radu Dragusin Swap Deal
According to reports, Tottenham previously agreed a deal for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in January, though the transfer didn`t materialize.
However, a potential move for the 27-year-old may now be possible again, especially given Milan`s significant interest in Radu Dragusin. Dragusin`s agent recently met with Milan officials for an extended period, and the player is reportedly keen on returning to Serie A.
Sources suggest Tottenham`s earlier agreement for Tomori could facilitate a swap deal involving Dragusin.
Tomori qualifies as a homegrown player and is under contract until 2027. He might be open to a Premier League return, having reportedly fallen slightly down Milan`s pecking order. Valued at approximately £26 million, a swap deal involving Dragusin could potentially reduce this fee, allowing Spurs to reallocate funds for other key signings.
Tomori is highly regarded for his development in Italy.
Pundit Rio Ferdinand praised Tomori`s courage in moving abroad and learning from Italian defensive techniques, highlighting his “tenacity and pace” and describing him as “remarkably quick.”
Ferdinand added that Tomori is a “student of the game,” intelligent, and will continue to improve.
