adminTottenham Hotspur have suffered a major setback in their battle to remain in the Premier League, with Cristian Romero ruled out for the remainder of the season.
The Argentine centre-back sustained a knee injury against Sunderland and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, effectively ending his campaign. There is also growing concern that he may have already played his final game for Spurs, with uncertainty surrounding his long-term future. Romero is not the only defender attracting interest, as his partner Micky van de Ven has also been linked with a potential departure from North London.
With Roberto De Zerbi preparing for his first full season in charge, Spurs are likely to prioritise defensive reinforcements in the transfer market, especially given the doubts over both Romero and Van de Ven. Luka Vuskovic is due to return following a successful loan spell at Hamburger SV, but the club are still expected to pursue an additional centre-back.
Recent reports indicate that Tottenham are among several clubs interested in Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Spurs have reportedly opened talks with his representatives over a possible summer move.
However, they face strong competition, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona all closely monitoring the situation. After four impressive seasons at Bournemouth, the 28-year-old has decided against renewing his contract and is expected to leave on a free transfer, making him an attractive option for clubs across Europe.
According to Argentine outlet Ole, Tottenham, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea are currently the clubs showing the strongest interest in Senesi. However, the report adds that the defender would only consider a move to Spurs if they retain their Premier League status.
Senesi is currently focused on finishing the season strongly with Bournemouth and securing his place in Argentina’s squad for the upcoming World Cup in North America. At 28, he is entering the peak of his career and could be ready for a new challenge, with a move to Tottenham potentially appealing under the right circumstances.
The Argentine has already proven his quality in the Premier League, and signing him on a free transfer would represent excellent value for Spurs, as well as providing a potential replacement in defence. However, his reluctance to play in the Championship means Tottenham must avoid relegation to stand any realistic chance of securing his signature.
As it stands, clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa, along with several European giants, appear to be ahead of Spurs in the race for Senesi.
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