A report has shared how Tottenham Hotspur and chairman Daniel Levy are preparing to stop a big-name star in their squad from joining Real Madrid, with a seismic offer said to be at the ready.
Postecoglou slammed after Tottenham defeat to Aston Villa
It isn’t exactly the happiest time to be a Spurs supporter right now, with under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou bearing the brunt of fierce criticism amid a lacklustre 2024/2025 campaign.
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The Lilywhites crashed out of both domestic cups recently after defeats to Liverpool and Aston Villa, and calls for Postecoglou’s dismissal have seriously heightened since their 2-1 defeat at Villa Park in the FA Cup on Sunday.
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It would be unfair on the Australian to not bring up Tottenham’s extensive injury list, which includes absolutely pivotal first-team players who haven’t been available for months, but critics have made a case of suggesting that recent results still haven’t been good enough.
“It’s time to go now, Ange is out of his depth,” said pundit Jamie O’Hara in the aftermath of Spurs’ 2-1 loss at Villa.
“[Unai] Emery is on a different planet compared to him and his players bopped us off the park. Should have been five, we’re like a reserve team playing in academy games that don’t matter, it’s crazy.”
O’Hara’s talkSPORT colleague, Gabriel Agbonlahor, also went one further by calling Tottenham the “laughing stock” of the Premier League.
“You’ve become the laughing stock of the Premier League, especially when Ange Postecoglou said those words, ‘I always win something in my second season,'” Agbonlahor said.
“You just knew the pressure was on. Tonight, Villa had 16 shots, Jacob Ramsey could have taken two match balls home. The chances we missed… it was easy. Where are the tactics?”
If results continue in this manner, especially after his key stars return from injury, questions will have to be asked in regard to Postecoglou’s future.
Tottenham have reportedly done their due-diligence on potential replacements for Postecoglou, with the likes of ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzić, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Brentford’s Thomas Frank all linked this week.
According to some reports in Italy, even close advisor Fabio Paratici is urging Spurs to consider Simone Inzaghi, who guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title last season.
How Levy is preparing to stop Romero from joining Real Madrid
According to The Boot Room and journalist Graeme Bailey, elite clubs are also looking to poach some of Tottenham’s most crucial players amidst this crisis.
Real Madrid are believed to have identified defender Cristian Romero as one of their top centre-back targets for the summer window, despite Spurs placing a mammoth £150 million price tag on his head.
This could come as a worry for Spurs, but according to Bailey, Tottenham are ready to make Romero their highest-paid player with a lucrative contract offer to fend off Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
The Argentine World Cup winner is among Postecoglou’s star absentees of recent months, and his absence has been sorely felt on the pitch. Spurs need to ensure his long-term future is secured, with or without their current manager at the helm for next term.
