Tottenham still interested in Liverpool target as they consider second bid

Tottenham retain an interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, although Liverpool remain at the front of the queue for his signature.

The England international has just one year left on his contract at Selhurst Park and there is no shortage of interest in signing him this summer.

Newcastle made multiple bids for the 25-year-old last summer, Arsenal have been linked, Spurs made an offer in the winter transfer window and now Liverpool are keen on signing him.

With just one year left on his deal with the Eagles, there remains the possibility he could run down his contract and then his options may be even more extensive when he is available on a free transfer.

Having valued the centre-back at £70m last year, Crystal Palace are aware that they will not get that kind of fee this summer given his contract status and he could be available for around £40m.

The Telegraph report that Tottenham are considering making another bid for the defender after their failed move earlier in the year.

Spurs are pretty well stocked at centre-back, with Thomas Frank boasting the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin and new signings Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic in his ranks.

Will Romero stay?

A move for Guehi may only come about if a senior centre-back is set to leave this summer, which could still be Romero.

The Argentina international has long been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid and although Tottenham have made it clear they do not want to sell him, an exit is not impossible.

Earlier this month Spanish publication AS reported that Atleti are willing to pay £47m for Romero, but Spurs are holding out for £60m for the player with two years left on his contract.

Speaking earlier this year, Romero made it clear that he would relish the chance to play in Spain one day, certainly not suggesting that he sees his long-term future in north London.

‘I try to take it one day at a time,’ Romero said in April, via TN. ‘There are two months left until the end of the season, and my focus is always on performing at my best and finishing in the best possible way.

‘We’re in the Europa League semi-finals; it’s an important step for the club, after so many years of waiting to get to this stage. I’d like to win it.

‘After this, we’ll see. I haven’t spoken to my agent yet, but I’m open to anything. My goal is to grow, but I don’t want to talk about that.

‘I’d love to play in the Spanish league. I’d love to compete in all the major leagues.’

What’s next for Spurs this summer?

Spurs continue their rebuild under new manager Frank with a pre-season friendly at Luton Town on Saturday.

There will likely be more arrivals at Tottenham before the transfer window closes, with central midfield clearly a position they are targeting.

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White has been the subject of a bid, while Spurs have also been linked with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.