Tottenham have some choices to make concerning the way forward for their first-team gamers, with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, star defender Cristian Romero and different highly-rated prospects linked to new offers.
Tottenham lengthen contract with highly-rated star participant in pursuit of Thomas Frank
Luca Williams-Barnett, Tynan Thompson, Dante Casanova, George Abbott, Yusuf Akhamlić and Callum Orcesi are among the many lengthy listing of thrilling expertise who’ve dedicated to Spurs this 12 months, with additional senior gamers additionally becoming a member of the membership.
Mikey Moore, Jed Spence and Cristian Romero have additionally supplied new phrases lately, with the latter a very great addition for Thomas Frank after the Argentine attracted curiosity from Atletico and Actual Madrid this summer time.
Most lately, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, whose contract was as a consequence of expire subsequent summer time, additionally agreed to increase his keep in north London, amidst a formidable partnership with summer time signing Joao Parinha within the engine room.
The Uruguayan worldwide, who has revamped 120 first-team appearances since becoming a member of from Juventus, has been a key participant for Frank to this point, and the Dane is happy about Bentancur’s long-term involvement within the N17.
“I am very pleased that Rodrigo has dedicated his future to the membership,” Franck mentioned after Bentancur signed his new contract.
“This reveals his perception in what we’re constructing right here and reveals that we’re beginning a journey that we hope will change into one thing actually particular.
“Rodri performs an enormous function in that. He is a superb midfielder who can dictate the sport and be the glue that holds the group collectively. He additionally has the power to succeed in the penalty space, create targets and rating.”
In accordance with studies, each Actual Madrid and Chelsea have an interest, with Tottenham prepared to double Micky van de Ven’s wages in a bid to persuade the Dutchman to signal his personal new contract.
Micky van de Ven’s choose for Tottenham’s finest recreation within the Premier League to this point this season | match score |
|---|---|
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham | 8.08/10 |
Tottenham 3-0 Burnley | 7.44/10 |
Man Metropolis 0-2 Tottenham | 6.76/10 |
Tottenham 1-1 Wolves | 6.72/10 |
Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth | 6.58/10 |
through scorer | |
Nonetheless, the futures of Yves Bissouma and Richarlison are much more unsure, regardless of their contracts expiring in two years.
The previous has been omitted of each Tottenham’s Tremendous Cup squad and Champions League 22-man listing, and it’s thought he might depart in January or subsequent summer time as soon as his time period expires on the finish of the season.
Richarlison, in the meantime, has drawn criticism for his inconsistent performances, with MLS facet Orlando Metropolis already flying to London to barter a doable switch subsequent 12 months, regardless of presently being a “key participant” (Fabrizio Romano) for Spurs.
Richarlison ‘already’ in talks to go away Tottenham subsequent 12 months
That is backed up by former Tottenham worker and scout Mick Brown, who informed Soccer Insider that Richarlison’s departure at the beginning of the brand new 12 months is an actual risk.
“I believe Tottenham can be ready to let him go if he will get provide in January,” Brown mentioned.
“I do not know if he’ll have the ability to earn a daily spot in Thomas Frank’s group given everybody’s well being standing.
“Based mostly on that, I believe he would even be focused on transferring to MLS and I’ve heard there are already discussions about whether or not that’s doable.
“If Tottenham get an acceptable provide and really feel they will cope with out him, I’m positive that would occur when all events have an interest and the window opens.”
The 28-year-old skilled main troubles halfway by means of Ange Postecoglou’s first season, however his 2024/2025 marketing campaign was marred by damage.
Richarlison additionally scored twice within the Premier League opener towards Burnley on the weekend, together with an unimaginable overhead kick, making him an early candidate for Objective of the Season.
He might nonetheless play a key function earlier than the Brazilian lastly leaves, with all indicators pointing in the direction of an exit in 2026, and a few within the media truly consider he’s fairly “underrated”, as Micah Richards claimed in 2022.
