Spurs' Goalkeeper and Captain Set for Summer Goodbyes Amid Relegation Drama
Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario is set to join Inter Milan after helping Spurs avoid relegation, while captain Cristian Romero has hinted at a summer exit amid Atletico Madrid interest. Both players are committed to the relegation fight, including Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest, but reports suggest major changes ahead. Fabrizio Romano and TEAMtalk sources point to a Spurs squad overhaul regardless of survival.
Spurs Stars Ready to Bolt: Vicario and Romero's Exit Hints
Imagine nursing a pint while Spurs cling on for Premier League survival like a cat on a curtain. That's the scene at the moment, with Tottenham Hotspur staring down the barrel in their scrap against the drop. But here's the kicker: even if they scrape through, two big guns – Guglielmo Vicario and captain Cristian Romero – look poised to wave cheerio come summer.
Vicario's North London Swan Song
Guglielmo Vicario, the Italian shot-stopper who's been Spurs' last line of defence, is giving it his all to keep the Lilywhites up. After a daft experiment with Antonin Kinsky under Igor Tudor backfired spectacularly, Vicario's back in nets for the run-in, starting with Sunday's massive clash at Nottingham Forest.
But don't get too attached, lads. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, chatting on YouTube, dropped that Vicario's topping Inter Milan's wishlist as they hunt a replacement for Yann Sommer. Romano called him the 'hottest' of three targets, with contacts already buzzing. Mate Matteo Morreto chipped in, labelling Vicario Inter's 'number one' and saying the Nerazzurri will 'go all the way'.
Vicario's grafting like mad in this mess, per Romano, but post-season? It's arrivederci. Inter, flying high in Serie A, fancy upgrading, and with Spurs in turmoil, it smells like a done deal.
Romero's 'We'll See' Shrug Fuels Atletico Flames
Not content with one exit, enter Cristian Romero, the fiery Argentine centre-back who's Spurs' skipper. Fresh off concussion protocols, he bossed their 3-2 Europa League win over Atletico Madrid midweek – not enough for quarters, but it sparked hope after the Liverpool draw.
Post-match, Romero was all focus on the relegation dogfight: 'I'm bang on the situation we're in.' But that cheeky 'We'll see later' after pledging respect for the club? That's code for 'Lad, I'm offski.' He's long fancied La Liga, and Atletico are circling like vultures.
Fabrizio Romano reckons Romero's exit odds are skyrocketing, win or lose the survival battle. TEAMtalk's Fraser Fletcher hears Spurs are warming to cashing in on the World Cup winner, disciplinary headaches and all – two reds, 10 yellows this term. Contracted till 2029, they'd demand £60m+ to plug the gap left by him and maybe Micky van de Ven too.
Fans are split: some love his grit, others his daft cards. But with Pedro Porro also on the shop window per The Telegraph, it's clear Daniel Levy's plotting a fire sale.
Reset Button for Tottenham's Troubled Squad
Spurs need a proper overhaul, no two ways about it. Igor Tudor hangs on for Forest – TEAMtalk confirms – but he's not safe yet, with interim hunts ongoing. Lose, and they could tumble into the bottom three if West Ham nick points at Villa.
Selling Vicario to Inter, Romero to Atletico? Harsh, but this season's been a shambles. A squad refresh could be the tonic, even if it stings now. Fancy more Spurs gossip? Chuck TEAMtalk in your Google faves for the raw intel.
Bottom line: survival first, then the great escape for these stars. Pub debate: genius business or gutting the squad? Your round.