Tottenham could see one of their most-used players depart the club, with Ange Postecoglou angry at what he's seen 'inside [and] 'outside' the club
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou(Image credit: Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur appear poised for a busy summer in the transfer market.
Although Tuesday night’s defeat to Manchester City means the club have missed out on Champions League qualification, a return to European competition in the Europa League looks to be on the cards.
Depending on Wednesday night’s other Premier League results, Spurs will have at least a three-point buffer in fifth place going into their final fixture of the season, which is a visit to relegated Sheffield United.
Ange Postecoglou was not happy after the defeat to Manchester City (Image credit: Getty Images)
A point there will be enough to fifth spot and a squad which has been somewhat creaking in recent weeks will need to be rejuvenated - something boss Ange Postecoglou not-so-subtly hinted at following the City defeat.
"The foundations are really fragile," the Australian said. "The last 48 hours have shown me that.
"It's inside the club, outside the club. Outside, inside, everywhere. It's been an interesting exercise. It's just my observations, mate."
Another attacker is likely to be on Spurs’ summer shopping list, but they may also have to deal with the loss of one of their key attackers.
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They report that Roma boss Daniele De Rossi has requested two attacking players, with the Swede emerging as a fresh target.
The Italian side are still working to appoint a new sporting director, but Kulusevski and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa are named as players that would fit De Rossi’s system.
The report also points out that the Spurs man shares an agent with De Rossi, while he also has Serie A experience, as he was signed from Juventus, initially on loan in January 2022, before a permanent deal was confirmed last summer.
Another loan deal with a purchase option is mooted, but with Spurs having the Sweden international under contract until 2028, the player himself would likely need to lobby for an exit if a move is to be sanctioned.
Kulusevski has appeared in all but two of Spurs’ Premier League games this season scoring three goals and providing three assists.
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.
