Tottenham Hotspur expect Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha summer exits
Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha will leave Tottenham Hotspur when their respective loan deals expire this June, regardless of the club’s Premier League survival battle.
The north London outfit are reportedly declining the option to sign the Portuguese midfielder on a permanent basis.
Meanwhile, the French international’s temporary agreement does not include a future purchase clause.
These imminent departures arrive during a tumultuous period for the relegation-threatened side.
Looming threat of mass exodus
Spurs are currently enduring a dismal 13-game winless streak in the English top flight.
Newly appointed manager Roberto De Zerbi began his tenure with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sunderland last weekend.
Dropping down to the Championship is expected to trigger a significant player drain from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
First-team stars attract European interest
High-profile names such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons are already generating interest from Champions League-chasing clubs.
Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has emerged as a primary target for Inter Milan in a potential £20m move.
Elsewhere, Brazilian forward Richarlison is reportedly courting attention from South American giants Flamengo.
Promising talents and defensive injury woes
Teenage prospects Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Luka Vuskovic are being actively monitored by heavyweights including Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
In a desperate bid to preserve transfer value, the hierarchy may extend Yves Bissouma’s expiring contract before the current season concludes.
Compounding the misery, vice-captain Romero appears to have played his final match for the embattled franchise.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano indicated that the Argentine defender will miss the remainder of the campaign with a severe knee injury sustained against the Black Cats.
The 27-year-old now faces an arduous rehabilitation process to be fit for the forthcoming World Cup, with Atletico Madrid closely observing his situation.
