Picking potential next clubs for Tottenham's troubled team as Premier League relegation threat looms
Picking potential next clubs for Tottenham's troubled team as Premier League relegation threat looms So, Tottenham are in a bit of a pickle, aren't they? Igor Tudor's caretaker reign has been a disaster, only extending a winless run that has reached 13 league games. Spurs sit just a point above the relegation places and, on current form, look the likeliest candidates of the scrapping sides to go down.
It would be, arguably, the most stunning relegation across Europe's top-five leagues, with a squad packed by internationals and captained by a World Cup winners. Should Spurs go down for the first time since 1977, it would lead to an almighty fire-sale. We've picked out the ideal destinations for Tottenham's top talent to jump ship to.
Cristian Romero - Atletico Madrid Has there ever been a more Atletico Madrid player who's never actually played for the club? Cristian Romero is often brilliant, occasionally combustible, and loves nothing more than backs-to-the-wall penalty box defending. He's got that dawg in him, as the kids would say, and Diego Simeone likes himself a dawg.
Micky van de Ven - Liverpool If Micky van de Ven was auditioning for a big move this season, then he's certainly fluffed his lines. But the Dutchman is a unique profile, clocking record-breaking speeds for a centre-back and winning Tottenham's Player of the Season in his debut campaign. Liverpool need a central defender (or two) this summer, and Van de Ven could be the ideal addition to replace Ibrahima Konate's recovery pace, should the latter not sign a new deal.
Add in a healthy Dutch contingent at Anfield and his ability to double-up as a deputy left-back, and it's a deal that makes sense. Mohammed Kudus - Newcastle United Newcastle made a hash of their signings last summer, with the £180m spent on Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade reaping little reward. Elanga has been unable to replicate his Nottingham Forest performances and solve the club's right-wing problem.