Report Tottenham eye Bentancur exit as £85 million midfield reshapes

£85 million was the fee paid for Mateus Fernandes, and Report Tottenham says Tottenham Hotspur is now prepared to listen to offers for Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur this summer, signalling a willingness to move the Juventus‑born international as Spurs reassess their midfield after recent high‑profile signings.

Bentancur arrived from Juventus in January 2022 and has become a trusted midfield option, providing composure and control for the Spurs. He still has three years left on his contract, meaning the club is not forced to sell.

Mateus Fernandes joined for £85 million and impressed with a long‑range strike against MK Dons, while Sandro Tonali arrived as a headline addition, further crowding the pecking order and pushing existing players down the hierarchy.

Tottenham sees a potential Bentancur sale as a way to lower the wage bill and raise transfer funds, creating space for additional business in the squad and aligning with modern squad‑building practices under the manager’s vision.

Bentancur missed pre‑season after his involvement with Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was omitted from the 35‑man tour squad for New Zealand and Australia, giving the club room to assess interest without disrupting training sessions.

Italian clubs are reported to be watching the situation closely, given Bentancur’s Juventus background and Serie A profile; Spurs will test any market materialising to gauge timing.

Roberto De Zerbi’s tactical overhaul means even senior players are not guaranteed protection, and moving Bentancur would illustrate the manager’s willingness to reshape the midfield according to his vision.

Should Bentancur stay, he offers experience, tactical awareness and calm possession for Tottenham; an offer at the right level could fund further key signings and support the club’s rebuild, with both scenarios hinging on the broader midfield plan.