Tottenham are preparing for life after Cristian Romero, as TeamTalk has reported that the club are making moves behind the scenes to help facilitate an exit.

The centre-back has been with the North London club since 2022, growing into an important presence in the backline in the four years he has spent there.

The 28-year-old has made over 150 appearances for Spurs, in which he became club captain and led the team to Europa League glory last year.

However, frustrations have grown with Romero, as Tottenham’s scare with Premier League relegation has only highlighted concerns with the Argentina international.

Even with survival confirmed, it appears as though the club captain is now set for an exit, with clubs circling a possible deal.

Tottenham Ready To Sell Cristian Romero

Romero’s potential exit comes as little surprise, but TeamTalk reports that Tottenham are actively making moves to help push through a deal this summer.

It’s claimed that Spurs have instructed intermediaries to complete a move, with the relationship internally between the club and player described as “strained” after recent weeks.

That comes after controversy behind the scenes between Romero and Tottenham, after reports claimed he would be in Argentina over the weekend to watch his boyhood club Belgrano take on River Plate in an important fixture, with the title on the line.

However, the defender made a return to England and was present for his club’s final match of the season against Everton, which saw the Lilywhites avoid relegation in tense circumstances.

Romero’s possible exit comes despite the importance that Roberto De Zerbi outlined for the centre-back when he initially took the job at Tottenham.

Speaking to NBC Sports in April, the Spurs manager said: “I think Cuti is crucial for us, crucial for Tottenham as a club. He is the captain, he is maybe the most important player in our squad, and to achieve our goal, we need the best of Romero.”

Atletico Madrid have been described as the most likely destination, while Barcelona have also been linked with a switch for the star.

Tottenham Need Defensive Reinforcements

While Romero looks set to make an exit this summer, he may not be the only Tottenham star from the backline who could leave the club.

Micky van de Ven is a defender in-demand, having been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United, while Radu Dragusin is another player who could leave.

That means reinforcements are needed, with Marcos Senesi set to join Tottenham as the first signing of the summer after agreeing a deal so long as relegation was avoided.

With no European football, there is less need to sign quite as many options for depth, but another starting defender would be needed to bolster the team.

It remains to be seen who will be in contention, with clear upgrades needed across the squad.

West Ham have released an official club statement after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Despite securing a 3-0 victory over Leeds on the final day of the season, the Hammers have now been relegated to the Championship after Tottenham sealed a 1-0 win over Everton.

It’s been a dismal season for the capital club, and they went into the final day with minimal chance of securing survival.

The relegation battle was completely in Tottenham’s hands heading into the final day of the season, realistically needing just a point due to their superior goal difference.

Even a convincing 3-0 win wasn’t enough for West Ham, and the club have now released an official statement.

West Ham Release Official Statement

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After their relegation to the Championship was confirmed, West Ham released an official club statement on their website, thanking the supporters for their backing during a painful season. The Hammers admit the mistakes they’ve made and suggest that the hard work begins immediately.

It is interesting that the Hammers have decided to speak so soon after relegation, but it’s refreshing that they wanted to send a message to supporters straight away.

This statement might not mean a lot to fans at the moment, as they will be heartbroken due to the situation.

Nuno Speaks Out After Relegation

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has also spoken out following the relegation, refusing to answer questions about his future.

It remains to be seen whether Nuno is going to stay in his job following West Ham’s relegation, and it’s no surprise that he refused to comment.

West Ham fans will undoubtedly be disappointed with the job Nuno has done since arriving at the club, as the only goal for the Spanish manager was to avoid relegation.

Now, it’s about West Ham bouncing back up as soon as possible.

West Ham United suffered relegation from the Premier League to the EFL Championship despite a final-day victory against Leeds United at the London Stadium.

The Hammers needed Tottenham to lose against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, their London rivals secured a 1-0 win thanks to a Joao Palhinha strike in the first half.

So despite Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson, the east Londoners will need to prepare for life in the second-tier of English football for the first time since the 2011-12 season. You’d have to go back even further for the piece of history their demotion has created.

In a heartbreaking moment for supporters and everyone else attached to the club, they won’t find time to be concerned about the history their relegation has prompted.

Before the final day games kicked off, a post on X grabbed a lot of people’s attention. It revealed that if West Ham were relegated, it would actually be the first time in 138 years since the top-flight in England didn’t have a single club starting with the letter ‘W’.

West Ham and Wolves have both dropped out of the Premier League, meaning next season will kick off without any club attached to that letter. It’s a quirky piece of history, but one that dates back to the first-ever football season in England.

Wolves and West Brom were founding members of the English game, and they both remained in the top-flight until their relegations in 1906. However, Arsenal stepped up to carry the torch for W clubs.

That’s right, the Gunners were originally founded as ‘Woolwich Arsenal’. They joined the First Division in 1904, two years before Wolves and West Brom dropped out of the league. The latter came back up in 1911 after a five-year absence.

Jarrod Bowen Gives Hint About West Ham Future

One of the biggest talking points at the London Stadium will inevitably be the future of England international, Jarrod Bowen. The winger has been exceptional ever since arriving at the club from Hull City in 2020, and is likely to interest several Premier League clubs this summer.

While his father-in-law Danny Dyer has named the only two clubs he’d ‘suffer’ seeing the 29-year-old depart the club for, it appears he has no plans to jump ship. Speaking after the Leeds game, he gave a slight hint at what his future holds.