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"DISGRACEFUL": WHY CRISTIAN ROMERO IS FURIOUS WITH TOTTENHAM’S SILENT JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Cristian Romero hasn't held back, calling Spurs' January business "disgraceful." Discover the truth behind the £100m unspent fund.
The Spurs captain isn’t hiding his frustration with how the club handled the January transfer window—and honestly, he has every right to be upset.
When January rolled around, everyone expected Tottenham to be busy. They had a long list of problems to fix, an injury crisis, and enough financial wiggle room to act. Instead, things fizzled out early. The phones went quiet, and nothing much happened.
Sure, Conor Gallagher came in, and Brennan Johnson left, both for around £35 million. They also signed Souza, a young wing-back, for £13 million. Maybe he’ll turn out to be a good addition in the future, but that was pretty much it. The squad didn’t get the overhaul it needed—not even close. And Cristian Romero, the Spurs centre-back, seemed to feel pretty strongly about it.
He went on Instagram and called it “disgraceful” that Spurs went into their game against Manchester City with “only 11 players”. That’s obviously an exaggeration, but you get his point.
Romero’s full post gave his teammates credit for clawing back from 2-0 down to draw at home, but he also didn’t hold back about the club’s lack of transfer business as the window closed. He wrote, “Great effort from all my teammates yesterday; they were all incredible. I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn’t feeling well, especially as we had only 11 players available—unbelievable but true and disgraceful.”
The truth? Spurs actually had 15 first-team players available, including Romero himself, though maybe he wasn’t counting himself because he’d just been ill. He also left out 19-year-old Souza, who’s still untested at this level. So, yeah, Romero exaggerated a little. But the point stands.
Spurs had both the money and the time to strengthen the squad. They really only addressed the midfield, and while Gallagher is a solid Premier League player, it’s hard to say he alone is going to fix things.
Even if injuries weren’t such a disaster, they still needed new faces. But the injuries have been brutal—at least a dozen players out or doubtful for the next game, most of them key starters, and many gone for weeks or months. Given all that, not adding to the squad feels almost irresponsible.
Thomas Frank might not love Romero airing his feelings in public again—he’s already had to nudge the Argentine to keep things in-house after that Bournemouth loss. But whether Romero should speak up or not, he’s absolutely justified in being frustrated.
This team is stretched thin, limping through games, and clearly needs new energy. Most pundits thought the Spurs would be all over the market this window. The fact that they weren’t just makes it look like the people in charge couldn’t commit to a plan, even when it was badly needed.
So why didn’t the Spurs make any real moves? Plenty of clubs avoid January deals because prices are high and good players are tough to pry away mid-season. But the Spurs had the need and the money. The board might try to spin it as avoiding panic buys, but with their form and the injury list, a bit of panic would’ve been understandable. The Lewis family even put £100 million into the club last October, yet Spurs only spent £13 million this winter.
Maybe the looming departure of sporting director Fabio Paratici caused some chaos behind the scenes, but he was always leaving after the window closed, and the scouting should’ve already been done. This is a club that had everything lined up to make big moves.
Their inaction doesn’t point to satisfaction with the squad. Plenty of players aren’t pulling their weight or are always injured. So if you’re looking for a reason, the only thing that really makes sense is uncertainty about the manager’s future. Otherwise, it’s hard to justify standing still when the team is crying out for help.
You can’t really chalk up their inaction to being happy with the squad—far from it. Plenty of players aren’t pulling their weightwhen they’re even fit enough to play. So, the only real explanation is that nobody’s sure what’ll happen with the manager.
Honestly, it does make some sense not to spend big on guys who fit Frank’s style if there’s a good chance he gets the boot, and then someone else comes in with different ideas. But if that’s how Spurs played this window, they boxed themselves in. Indecision’s left them stuck.
It’s obvious sitting out the transfer market isn’t the answer. The club needed to pick a lane—either back Frank, get him the players he wants, and hope he turns things around, or let him go and start building for the next coach.
Instead, they’ve landed in the worst spot possible. Frank’s left to struggle on with a squad ravaged by injuries—sometimes literally, with all these hamstrings going. Even if he’s the right guy, he needs a miracle to fix things with half a team. And if he’s not the answer, why is he still there?
That’s why Spthe urs head into the second half of the season with not much to hope for. They needed to act, to do something, but instead they’ve just drifted along, half-asleep.
Maybe it won’t be a total disaster. Even with all that’s gone wrong, they’re probably not getting relegated. Maybe the money they didn’t spend now will be used better in the summer. But looking at this patched-up squad and the tough months ahead, you really can’t blame Romero for calling the whole thing “disgraceful”. It’s hard to argue with him.
REVEALED: WHY EVERTON IS FIRMLY REJECTING TOTTENHAM’S SURPRISING MOVE FOR KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALLTODAY
Everton is set to block Tottenham's move for Dewsbury-Hall. Discover why the £8B Friedkin Group is ending the "fire sale" era.
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The rumour that Tottenham is trying to snag Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton is one of the more surprising transfer stories I've heard this year.
With Everton having a break in their schedule, gossip is filling the void. Football Insider says their sources tell them Everton is ready to block any attempts to lure Dewsbury-Hall away. The club is firm that they won't sell the 27-year-old, despite Spurs' supposed interest.
Where this Tottenham talk came from is anyone's guess, but the thought that the Everton chiefs or the player would even consider such a move seems odd. Remember back in 2022, Richarlison's transfer from Everton to Spurs was worked out over dinner at Scott's in Mayfair.
Even though that fancy seafood place has caviar and a champagne bar, Everton's late chairman, Bill Kenwright,t didn't enjoy the deal. He felt Spurs chairman Daniel Levy took advantage of Everton's need to sell to meet financial rules. Everton ended up selling Richarlison for around £20 million less than they wanted. To make things worse, Everton was still found to have broken those financial rules.
But those days are gone. Everton now plays at a stadium that experts say will bring in an extra £60 million a year. They also have ambitious new owners, The Friedkin Group (Dan Friedkin is currently ranked as one of the richest people in the world, with an estimated fortune of around £8.13 billion).
David Moyes, the team's most consistent manager, who got Everton into the top eight nine times, including a fourth-place finish in 2004/05, is back in charge. He also played a key role in bringing Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea.
Dewsbury-Hall was on Moyes' radar when he came back in January. Last November, Dewsbury-Hall said he was sure he made the right choice when he moved for £25 million in August. He said, 'I had a few options after a good season.' After talking to family, friends, and people at Everton, if I were going to leave a club like Chelsea, it had to be for something I really wanted: a new project, a new stadium, an exciting future, and real plans.
“I wanted to be at the start of this new chapter. It's important to be a part of a club's history.
“I spoke to the manager, and he was great. He told me what he wanted from me and what he wants in the future. I respect him a lot because I appreciate what he’s done. I think we're similar people.
“It just felt right. Since I've been here, I know it's the right decision because of how I've been treated and how my family's been treated. Everything's been first class.
“It makes me realise I made the right decision, and I’m excited about what we can do in the future. I’m excited to come in every day and get better and see what happens.”
He added, “The feeling at the club is like a real family. I don’t really know how to explain it.
“The fans are so big, and it means so much to them, which I love because football is my life, and it feels like it’s theirs. We're on the same page.
“I see how passionate they are and how much they want to win, and it resonates with me because that’s how I live my life. I'm not saying the other clubs weren't like that, but Everton's on a different level.”
Dewsbury-Hall understands Everton, both in his words and how he plays.
After a disagreement with Nottingham Forest's captain in the 3-0 win in December, he was asked what happened. He said, “I don’t know; it gets heated sometimes.
“It’s nothing serious. But if you play for this club, you’ve got to show you care. I enjoyed it.”
He enjoyed his time in London at Stamford Bridge, winning medals in the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, but why would Dewsbury-Hall want to join Spurs, who finished poorly last season and have been firing managers left and right?
The only reason for Dewsbury-Hall to go back to London anytime soon is to enjoy his guilty pleasure of musical theatre and see a show. At least Mr Kenwright would have liked that!
SALAH REPLACEMENT FOUND? JARROD BOWEN TIPPED TO SNUB REAL MADRID'S RODRYGO FOR LIVERPOOL
Is Mo Salah leaving? Andy Townsend backs Jarrod Bowen to replace the legend at Liverpool over Real Madrid’s unsettled Rodrygo.
Andy Townsend thinks West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen would be a way better pick to replace Mohamed Salah than Rodrygo from Real Madrid, and he’s sure Bowen would jump at the chance. Last year, Liverpool looked at Rodrygo after Luis Díaz left for Bayern Munich. Arsenal and Man City showed interest, too.
For a while, it seemed Rodrygo might land in the Premier League. He wasn’t getting much time on the pitch with Xabi Alonso in charge at Real. But after the summer window closed, Rodrygo made it clear he wanted to stick around in Madrid.
Still, Townsend sees Bowen as the more realistic option. With Salah possibly nearing the end of his Liverpool run, Arne Slot is already shaping a squad that can chase trophies in the coming years.
Talking to BOYLE Sports, Townsend put it simply: “Who can Liverpool bring in to take Salah’s place next season? I think Jarrod Bowen would do very well for Liverpool.
“I don’t really get the Rodrygo rumours. Sure, if you play for Real Madrid, you’ve got serious talent, but I’ve never seen him as a Galactico.
“Bowen would absolutely go to Liverpool and be a real danger for them on the right. They’d have Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, and Jarrod Bowen.
“They give you pace, energy, goals, and a real end product. That’s a front line with everything you want.
Liverpool has to look at Bowen because, honestly, I can’t see Salah staying past this summer. Whatever’s going on at Anfield, it’s knocked some of the wind out of Mo’s sails.
“Maybe it’s a relationship thing; maybe it’s just age. Whatever it is, he’s not going to keep up those numbers forever.
“It looks like Mo’s running out of steam, and there’s no shame in that. It’s football. It happens.
“His best days are behind him, and they need to move on.”
Salah’s been Liverpool’s main man for eight seasons straight, always the top scorer, but this year he’s slowed down a bit.
He’s only scored four Premier League goals in 16 games, plus two more in seven Champions League matches. That’s a noticeable drop from what he usually delivers.
Since joining from Roma in June 2017, Salah has racked up 252 goals in 428 games for Liverpool, putting himself among the club’s all-time legends.
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