New Kulusevski: £26m ‘monster’ wants permanent deal with Spurs

The summer time break will give Tottenham Hotspur a much-needed break after a troublesome yr within the Premier League.

Spurs averted relegation by beating Everton on the ultimate day of the season, however Roberto de Zerbi’s affect since changing Igor Tudor in the course of the March worldwide break has given confidence to followers who feared additional struggles subsequent yr.

Tottenham made an excellent impression in direction of the top of the season, notably with a string of away wins within the Midlands. Moreover, ENIC Group has proven enchancment concerning its relocation technique.

The chance hasn’t opened up but, however Spurs are already anticipating the arrival of two new defenders to shore up a porous protection earlier than wanting elsewhere.

Premier League star says sure to Spurs

Cristian Romero is predicted to depart Tottenham this summer time, with Atletico Madrid considered one of many frontrunners for the captaincy.

Argentinian compatriot Marcos Senesi is ready to reach in north London following the expiry of his contract with Bournemouth, whereas Andy Robertson can be set to move to the capital on the finish of his Liverpool journey.

These are shrewd signings, however De Zerbi might oversee the arrival of an much more shrewd, confirmed Premier League star.

Joao Parinha is ready to signal a everlasting contract with Tottenham this summer time, regardless of overtures from Portugal’s first group, in accordance with TEAMtalk.

Certainly, studies counsel the skilled star would ‘say sure’ to the transfer, with rivals Porto, Benfica and former membership Sporting CP all .

Parinha, 30, has been one of many Lilywhites’ brightest sparks this season and given they’ve a £26m possibility to purchase, he will certainly be the participant to cross the end line within the coming weeks.

He’s distinctive, influential and ideal inside De Zerbi’s system. Contemplating he has already performed one season within the N17 league as a mortgage participant, Palinha might even emulate Dejan Kulusevski and settle on the membership completely.

Why Parinha might be the Spurs’ new Kulusevski

It was Parinha’s stepping up and scoring that cemented Tottenham’s Premier League standing, a becoming finish to a mortgage spell that arguably made the distinction in Spurs’ struggle for survival.

The tough-tackling midfielder was extraordinarily succesful all through the season, and whereas he lacked the fluid passing that the membership lacked this yr, he nonetheless introduced one thing necessary to the system, profitable a median of 5.8 duels every sport and posting a 62% success price.

Not like his earlier two seasons within the Premier League with Fulham, Parinha failed to complete the season with extra tackles than anybody in his division. That mentioned, he performed 5 fewer video games than chief James Garner of Everton.

Parinha might not share many technical traits with Kulusevski, who has not performed aggressive soccer since April 2025, however he made an affect throughout his quick keep in London and now appears to be like prepared to bolster Spurs’ midfield on a everlasting foundation, having been labeled a “defensive monster” by recruitment analyst Marcus Bulling.

After all, the Portuguese worldwide’s capability to make attacking contributions is an underrated characteristic of his sport. He scored 5 targets and offered two assists for Spurs within the Premier League, displaying acrobatics and tenacity that made up for the place his extra so-called attacking team-mates failed.

This was a stunning and welcome bonus contemplating the Spurs missed Kulusevski’s vitality and dynamism throughout his tenure. It’s vital that Parinha stays on the membership and might proceed to strengthen Spurs’ midfield, and hopefully have new inventive qualities round him subsequent yr.

Kulusevski might be the proper counterpoint in Tottenham’s engine room. This duo might work effectively collectively. Importantly, Parinha proved throughout his mortgage spell that he has so much to supply De Zerbi’s group, and ENIC must ship.