According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Thomas Frank has taken a real liking to a senior Tottenham star and is counting on him to be part of his project in N17.
We have already seen two Tottenham Hotspur players being handed new contracts at the start of the Thomas Frank era.
Djed Spence has signed a new four-year contract, less than a year on from his last new deal, while new club captain Cristian Romero has also put pen to paper on an extension.
According to various reports, Rodrigo Bentancur is next in line to be handed a new deal at Spurs, with the Uruguayan now into the final year of his contract.
What Thomas Frank thinks of Rodrigo Bentancur at Tottenham
The Danish coach has started Bentancur alongside new signing Joao Palhinha against both PSG and Man City, while the former Juventus man came on as a substitute in the 3-0 win over Burnley.
Journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed that Frank sees the 28-year-old as a central part of his project and predicted that the club will soon begin talks with the midfielder on a new long-term deal.
O’Rourke told Football Insider: “There will be plans in place for contract talks with Bentancur. Tottenham and Thomas Frank view the Uruguayan as a key part of their plans going forward – they’ve no intention to let the midfielder leave anytime soon.
“He’s entered the last 12 months of his contract at Spurs, obviously raising a bit of speculation about his long-term future.
“He’s somebody Tottenham are counting on going forward, and there will be talks held at some point in the near future to try and thrash out his future. They’ve obviously tied down Cristian Romero and Djed Spence to new contracts, so Bentancur could be the next one in line.”
Bentancur transfer rumours rubbished
Benatancur has been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, which is understandable, given his contract situation.
However, some sources have rubbished claims that Bentancur could be sold this summer, with Spurs thought to be hopeful that the player will put pen to paper on a new deal.
Frank admitted he is a fan of Bentancur in his first interview as Tottenham head coach, and the Uruguayan’s partnership with Joao Palhinha has all the makings of a formidable one.
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