Sources: De Zerbi tasked with stopping three big-name players from quitting Tottenham

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(Credit: Imago) Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham’s new manager tasked with blocking star player exits Fri 10 April 2026 12:15, UK Roberto De Zerbi will be tasked with convincing his most important players to stay at Tottenham Hotspur beyond the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider.Spurs are in a very precarious position with the threat of relegation looming and are at risk of losing a number of star players when the window opens.The likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall have all been linked with moves away, with Premier League rivals circling like vultures.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Tottenham hope De Zerbi can convince them to stay as part of a long-term project.The new manager has signed a five-year deal in North London, and while relegation would heavily impact those plans, Tottenham hope for a strong transfer window. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham put plans in place to back Roberto De ZerbiFormer Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider on 4 April that Tottenham will back De Zerbi financially this summer as they hope to improve their squad.However, much of their ambition this summer will be based on whether they can keep hold of some star names and avoid weakening their options too much.Tottenham PlayerInterested ClubsCristian RomeroAtletico MadridMicky van de VenLiverpool, Real MadridLucas BergvallChelsea, Aston VillaGuglielmo VicarioInter MilanPedro PorroMan CityDominic SolankeNewcastleMultiple of Tottenham’s star names have been linked with moves away.The new boss will be tasked with convincing them of his plans for the future both immediately and long-term, with Spurs now all-in on his project.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “With Tottenham at the moment, you just don’t know what they’re going to be able to do.“Obviously, bringing in Roberto De Zerbi, they’ll see if he can help persuade maybe some players who have been considering their futures to stay at the club.“A lot of them will have their eyes on moves away to play at the highest level in the Champions League and I’m sure there will be clubs circling.“Tottenham hope the manager can sell the long-term vision and convince them to be part of his plans, but a lot will depend on whether they’re still in the Premier League.”Which players could leave Tottenham this summer?Should Spurs suffer relegation, they will likely find it impossible to keep their best players, and it may prove difficult even if they stay up.Football Insider previously revealed that Tottenham fear losing Romero and Van de Ven this summer as their two star centre-backs could be lured away.Credit: ImagoIn any event that both defenders would move on, Tottenham would be forced to enter the transfer market in search of adequate replacements.

The same goes for a number of their key players, with plans to back De Zerbi and replace any outgoing players despite their reluctance to sell.A major reshuffle of players could be on the cards as a result, with Romero and Van de Ven not the only star names being heavily linked with departures. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.