It is set to be a busy sumemr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Ange Postecoglopu coming in and taking stock of the players he has at his disposal and where he wants to strengthen
With Ange Postecoglou now installed as the new permanent Tottenham head coach on a four-year contract, attention will immediately turn to the club’s summer transfer business ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season.
The former Celtic boss has a huge job on his hands at Spurs after a season in which the Lilywhites stumbled to eighth place in the league and were knocked out of all three cup competitions earlier than they would have hoped. The club needs a major rebuild, with Postecoglou tasked with overseeing it.
Club captain Hugo Lloris looks set to depart this summer, having expressed a desire to leave. There will also be plenty of speculation around Harry Kane and his future at the club, with just one year left on his contract. Manchester United and Real Madrid have both been linked with a move for Spurs’ vice-captain in what would be a major loss.
But what does the future hold for the players at the club now the Australian has taken the reins? Who will stay and who will go? football.london takes a look at the names Postecoglou will be reluctant to see leave…
Goalkeepers
With Lloris set to depart and Fraser Forster hardly pulling up trees as his replacement during this season, Postecoglou is likely to have to make big changes in this department. Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman will still be available of course, but Spurs are expected to need to bring in a new No.1 and possibly a new second choice, depending on how Postecoglou views Forster.
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Defence
Cristian Romero is the easiest place to start here. The World Cup winner is an undoubted talent, although he has a rash side that Postecoglou will be keen to iron out. If he can get the best out of the Argentinian, he has the capability to be one of the best defenders in the league.
Elsewhere, Emerson Royal has shown he has what it takes to adapt and improve at this level and has the ability to be a big part of the first team squad. As does Pedro Porro, only signed last season from Sporting CP, he could even be pushed further forward.
Goalkeepers
With Lloris set to depart and Fraser Forster hardly pulling up trees as his replacement during this season, Postecoglou is likely to have to make big changes in this department. Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman will still be available of course, but Spurs are expected to need to bring in a new No.1 and possibly a new second choice, depending on how Postecoglou views Forster.
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Defence
Cristian Romero is the easiest place to start here. The World Cup winner is an undoubted talent, although he has a rash side that Postecoglou will be keen to iron out. If he can get the best out of the Argentinian, he has the capability to be one of the best defenders in the league.
Elsewhere, Emerson Royal has shown he has what it takes to adapt and improve at this level and has the ability to be a big part of the first team squad. As does Pedro Porro, only signed last season from Sporting CP, he could even be pushed further forward.
