Tottenham wanted to sign Man United star as a free agent this summer, but those hopes have been dashed

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring alternative centre-back options amid the uncertainty around Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

Tottenham Hotspur could well lose two of their main starting centre-backs next season, given their relegation struggles.

The likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been linked with moves away from north London, with clubs across Europe said to be keeping tabs.

Romero continues to be linked with Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona...