Tottenham want to tie midfielder to new contract with several clubs sniffing around
Several European clubs are watching Tottenham’s contract talks with their player closely and are ready to pounce on him if the Lilywhites are unable to tie him down to a new contract.
Over the last couple of weeks, a number of outlets have revealed that Cristian Romero wants to swap Tottenham for Atletico Madrid in the summer after the La Liga club held talks with the Argentine.
However, the centre-back is not the only Spurs player that the Colchoneros have their eye on ahead of the summer window.
One source claimed last week that Atletico have also set their sights on Rodrigo Bentancur, who has just one year left to run on his contract at Tottenham, and now a new report has further elaborated on the Spanish side’s stance on the midfielder.
Diego Simeone has identified Rodrigo Bentancur as a key target
Over recent weeks, reports in the British press have claimed that Tottenham have started holding talks over a new deal for Bentancur.
A new report in The Times has now backed up that claim, explaining that Spurs are working to tie the Uruguayan down to a new deal.
However, it is revealed that Atletico are one of many clubs across Europe watching the 27-year-old’s situation closely ahead of the summer window.
If Tottenham do not reach an agreement with the player, it is said that the La Liga side, as well as several other clubs, are ready to capitalise and land the swoop for the experienced midfielder.
The publication adds that Diego Simeone sees a new central midfielder as a priority this summer and has identified Bentancur as ‘a key target’.
Another Tottenham player is also stalling on a new contract
Bentancur and Romero are not the only ones stalling on a new contract amidst interest in their services.
A few days ago, it was revealed that Dejan Kulusevski is seeking some assurances over Tottenham’s ambition before signing a new deal after the Lilywhites approached him over an extension.
This update comes amidst persistent rumours that Antonio Conte wants to reunite with Kulusevski at Napoli this summer.
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