Tottenham Nears Bentancur Renewal, Linked With Valverde

Tottenham have a verbal agreement to extend Rodrigo Bentancur’s stay, with manager Thomas Frank credited with pushing the renewal and sources saying the deal is close to completion. Bentancur has made 122 appearances since joining in January 2022, played a key role in Spurs’ Europa League campaign and has returned strongly from a 2023 ACL layoff to be a regular starter this season. His renewal would further cement a spine that includes Cristian Romero’s recent four‑year extension and Joao Palhinha’s season‑long loan (with an option to buy), even as Yves Bissouma’s future remains uncertain. Spurs are being linked with ambitious additions and are reportedly prepared to spend heavily to try to sign Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Thomas Frank is also said to be targeting Nathan Collins to strengthen central defence, but Brentford’s resistance, Collins’ long contract and competition from rivals make a January move complicated.