Tottenham earmark London rival who could replace Cristian Romero

However, with the club likely to miss out on European football through the league and in desperate need of funds to rebuild, cashing in on Romero could become a necessary sacrifice. The Europa League final against Manchester United may well be his last major appearance in a Spurs shirt, as his future hangs in the balance.

Tottenham have already been linked with several potential replacements for Cristian Romero, including Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck, Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, and Jonathan Tah, who is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer.

But former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes his former club will prioritise a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is valued at £65 million. Speaking to Tottenham News, Robinson warned that missing out on Champions League football could seriously damage their hopes of landing the England international. He also stressed that Spurs may need to sign two central defenders if Romero departs, with Atletico Madrid currently leading the race for the Argentine—since Real Madrid are unlikely to enter a bidding war.

Tottenham to compete with numerous teams for Guehi

Marc Guehi has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent and reliable defenders, attracting the attention of several top clubs. For Tottenham Hotspur, signing the England international would be a major statement of intent and a crucial step in rebuilding a backline that has been riddled with inconsistency.

However, as former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson noted, lifting the Europa League trophy could be a game-changer. Securing European silverware would not only bring a much-needed addition to a trophy cabinet often ridiculed for being empty but, more importantly, it would offer Tottenham a golden ticket back into the Champions League.

The Former Spurs Goalkeeper speaking to TottenhamNews, believes winning to UEL serves a big purpose

 “With Romero leaving, it’s looking more and more likely day by day that he’s going to move on. If Romero does go, they’re going to need two more, in my opinion.”

“Guehi would be top of the list if they can beat anyone else to his signature.”

“Without Champions League football, finishing 16th, potentially 17th in the Premier League, is that an attractive proposition? Or can Newcastle offer Champions League football and a better salary? And that’s where Tottenham are at the moment. There’s so much hanging on their Europa League success.”

For a player of Guehi’s calibre, the prospect of competing in Europe’s premier club competition could prove decisive. Without it, convincing the 24-year-old to join a side currently languishing in 16th place may be a difficult sell. But with Champions League football on the table, Spurs would present a more compelling proposition, and Guehi’s presence could serve as the foundation for a more resilient and composed defensive line next season.

In that sense, the stakes in Bilbao extend far beyond a single trophy. For Tottenham, it’s about attracting top-tier talent, setting the tone for a summer rebuild, and proving they can still compete with the Premier League’s elite. Winning the Europa League may not just redefine their season; it could reshape their immediate future.

If Tottenham can secure Champions League qualification through the Europa League, they’ll have a compelling argument to present to Guehi and other high-profile targets. But without that European platform, convincing the Palace defender to join a side currently languishing in 16th place may be a far tougher sell.