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Tottenham Hotspur Defender Could be Set for January Exit

Credit to Sky Sports for the latest update regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer business. 

As the report states, “Roma are preparing an offer for Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, according to Sky in Italy.” The shape of that approach matters as much as the name.

Roma proposal details worth watching

Sky’s information suggests a deal built to protect Roma, while testing Spurs’ resolve. “The Italian club are likely to propose a loan with an option to buy.” There is also a twist, “Sky in Italy are reporting that this could include a penalty fee if Roma do not make the move permanent at the end of the season.”

That sort of clause is effectively a nudge towards an obligation without calling it one, and it tells you Roma want flexibility but understand Tottenham will want safeguards.

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Spurs decision points under Thomas Frank

Tottenham have a straightforward internal question, does Dragusin get meaningful minutes in North London over the next four months. Sky’s line is clear, “Spurs have not yet made a decision about letting Dragusin leave on loan this month.”

Thomas Frank has inherited a squad that needs reliability at centre back, and the manager will prioritise availability and chemistry. Yet the same report adds a key human factor, “Dragusin is keen to play after spending nearly a year out with an ACL injury.” If game time is limited, a loan can accelerate sharpness and confidence.

Replacement logic if Dragusin departs

This is the hinge. “If Dragusin were to leave, then Spurs would consider bringing in a defensive replacement.” That suggests Tottenham will not sanction an exit unless they can backfill, either with a ready made Premier League option or a short term market opportunity.

From here, Spurs have three practical routes:

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As a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, this report lands with mixed emotions. Dragusin has felt like a player we still have not really seen, mostly because of that brutal ACL timeline. If “Dragusin is keen to play after spending nearly a year out with an ACL injury,” you can hardly blame him, and if Roma can offer starts, it could be good for his development.

Still, under Thomas Frank, Spurs need bodies who can handle the relentless schedule, and loaning out a centre back mid season can backfire fast. The line that jumps out is, “If Dragusin were to leave, then Spurs would consider bringing in a defensive replacement.” Good, but that replacement has to be the right one, not a panic buy.

Roma’s suggested “loan with an option to buy” plus a possible penalty fee sounds clever, but Spurs should push for proper value. If Dragusin hits form, the option price must reflect that. If he does not, Tottenham cannot be left holding the risk.

As a supporter, I would be open to the move only if Frank gets a dependable defender through the door quickly, and Dragusin’s pathway back to Spurs stays real. Otherwise, keep him, rotate him, and let him build confidence in Lilywhite.