Tottenham could be in the market for a new centre-back this summer, although much will depend on the future of vice-captain Cristian Romero.

Spurs actually have a good batch of centre-backs to choose from currently, having added Kevin Danso to the squad in the January transfer window and with youngster Luka Vuskovic to finally arive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Romero and Micky van de Ven are the undisputed first-choice pairing, having struck up a really good understanding together, but that duo could be broken up with question marks over the Argentine's future.

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Romero has just two years left to run on his existing contract in N17 and has been outspoken - in his own way - about the way things have gone at Spurs in the last few weeks.

The 27-year-old made a point of saying Tottenham needed to stick together in the aftermath of the incredible UEFA Europa League triumph in Bilbao, with plenty of speculation around Ange Postecoglou's future at the club.

Then, when Postecoglou was sacked by Daniel Levy, rather than joining the hordes of teammates to pay tribute to the Australian head coach, Romero waited until after Thomas Frank was appointed as new boss to send his message to Postecoglou - sending a very different message in the process, with Frank picking up an awkward situation now.

Tottenham are reluctant to sell the defender, despite interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but could end up having their hand forced somewhat by the player himself.

Replacing Romero would be crucial and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi has long been linked with a move to Spurs, with the Lilywhites admirers of the England international.

Guehi has plenty of suitors, however, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United all also showing an interest in the 24-year-old. And now a new team has emerged for his signature - Liverpool.

The Reds have already spent big this summer on Jeremie Frimpong, with Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz expected to join in a whopping £116million deal too.

Liverpool want to add Milos Kerkez from Brounemouth and with Jarrel Quansah tipped to sweeten the Wirtz deal by moving to Leverkusen, a new centre-back will be required by Arne Slot.

The Reds have been getting their business done quickly so far this summer and they are preparing a "significant offer" for Guehi, according to reports.

Guehi has only 12 months left on his Eagles contract and Palace will not be able to demand the £70million-plus they wanted for the England star last summer.

With Liverpool working quickly and efficiently in the market so far, Spurs have been handed something of a new deadline if they are to complete a deal for the centre-back.