Even Premier League safety may not be enough to keep hold of certain star players, and ENIC have now handed one Tottenham Hotspur player a final ultimatum.
The majority of Spurs fans will just be relieved to be a Premier League side. Until the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, it was all too close for comfort. The Italian, therefore, deserves plenty of credit for how he galvanised a broken side and dragged them to safety on the final day.
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Whilst relief is the main feeling, however, there should also be a sense of urgency that another season flirting with relegation may lead to an unwanted date in the Championship. It’s why this summer is one of the most important in Tottenham’s history.
On that front, it looks likely that a number of arrivals could already be on the way. With the Lilywhites’ top-flight status intact, Andy Robertson looks on his way after bidding an emotional farewell to Liverpool at the end of the season.
Alas, it’s not just incomings that the club must concern themselves with. Premier League place or not, they’ve still got to convince some of their biggest stars to stay put.
According to AS in Spain, ENIC want Pedro Porro to sign a new deal or they will cash in amid interest from Man City this summer. It is all or nothing for the right-back as far as Spurs are concerned after City launched contact in pursuit of his signature.
The Lilywhites have done their bit. They’ve offered the Spaniard a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in 2028. Whether that is enough to lure him out the clutches of Man City remains to be seen, however.
Tottenham should not stand in Porro’s way
It may sound controversial but, when push comes to shove, Tottenahm should allow Porro to leave. In terms of quality, the right-back is up there with their best players, but that quality will not be on show if he is unhappy and that’s the last thing De Zerbi needs.
The Lilywhites need a major rebuild and that can’t take place with loose parts. By cashing in on Porro, they can invest in players who want to take the club forward and those who will buy into De Zerbi’s style. That’s when the success could arrive.
All it takes is one look at the current squad to see the discipline issues. Captain Cristian Romero very nearly missed the final day of the season after he visited his old club in Argentina. That just about sums things up. De Zerbi must reset from top to bottom and if that means allowing players to leave, then so be it.
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