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Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven could both be bound for the exit door at Tottenham this summer, sources have told Football Insider.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tottenham\u2019s squad looks set for a significant overhaul in the transfer market, and could also be led by a new manager next season if Ange Postecoglou is given the boot despite their Europa League exploits<\/a>.<\/p>\n Romero and Van de Ven quickly established themselves as Postecoglou\u2019s first-choice centre-back pairing, but Spurs\u2019 drop from fifth to 16th this season could see both defenders push for a move away.<\/p>\n The Argentine is under contract until 2027 at Tottenham and has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid<\/a>, while Van de Ven has also attracted admirers despite an injury-disrupted campaign.<\/p>\n However, sources have told Football Insider<\/strong> that Tottenham may \u201chave to accept\u201d Romero\u2019s departure if a big enough offer comes in this summer, a sea-change from their no-sale attitude of 12 months ago.<\/p>\n Van de Ven\u2019s contract in North London runs until 2029 and puts Tottenham in a better position to keep the Dutchman, and Football Insider<\/strong> sources have said Spurs want to build their defence around him.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n Cristian Romero exit on the cards at Tottenham<\/strong><\/p>\n Former Spurs and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has already told Football Insider <\/strong>this month that Tottenham will be happy to accept a big money offer for Romero<\/a>, with both Madrid clubs keen on him.<\/p>\n Ex-Premier League scout Mick Brown also told Football Insider<\/strong> that Romero\u2019s preference is a move to Real Madrid over their city rivals Atletico<\/a>, and Tottenham\u2019s preference is to lose him over Van de Ven.<\/p>\n Interest from the 15-time Champions League winners has also reared its head towards Van de Ven<\/a>, and though Tottenham are consigned to losing one of their centre-back pair, they\u2019d much rather keep him.<\/p>\n Tottenham\u2019s outlook in the summer transfer window looks set to be one of huge changes, with Van de Ven or Romero\u2019s exit likely to faciliate the arrival of at least one top-class replacement in central defence.<\/p>\n Although Daniel Levy will have the final say over who stays and who goes in North London, his chosen successor to Postecoglou<\/a> will be crucial to shape the outlook Tottenham take in the transfer market.<\/p>\n![\"Tottenham](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spurs-3-1024x576.png\")
Ange Postecoglou looks set to leave Tottenham this summer (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) <\/p>\n![\"Tottenham\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cristian-Romero-1024x683.jpg\")
Romero\u2019s cards are marked as he comes towards the end of his time at TottenhamNext Tottenham manager to decide transfer policy<\/strong><\/p>\n