Tottenham Hotspur is in a huge crisis. Local reports indicate that key players on the team, including Heung-min Son (33, Tottenham), may transfer this summer. There have also been warnings that without winning the UEFA Europa League, it will be impossible to avoid being 'disbanded.'

Many British media outlets recently noted, "If Tottenham fails to win the UEFA Europa League, the exit of several key players will be inevitable," focusing on the uncertain futures of major resources like Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Cristian Romero. In particular, 'Tottenham Hotspur News' strongly pointed out that "winning the UEFA Europa League is not just a trophy competition, but a variable that will determine the existence of the entire team."

In fact, James Maddison (29), the team's vice captain and a partner of Heung-min Son, has recently been embroiled in rumors of conflict with the head coach. British outlet 'TBR Football' reported on the 24th (Korean time) that "Maddison is likely to leave the team if head coach Ange Postecoglou remains."

In March, during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match against AZ Alkmaar, Maddison was spotted on the bench with Heung-min Son, seemingly criticizing the head coach's tactics by saying, "It's always the same plan," and later in an interview after the Chelsea match, he remarked, "Fans' boos are inevitable. We lose with the same pattern every time," leaving a message contrary to the situation where the head coach clashed with the fans.

Cristian Romero (27), a key figure in central defense, is also at the center of transfer rumors to Atletico Madrid. Spanish media 'OKDIARIO' reported that "Atletico sees Romero as a strategic target, and Tottenham has priced him at €55 million (about 89.5 billion won)." Romero recently expressed in a YouTube interview that he "wants to play in Spain" and is said to be interested in joining Atletico, where many Argentine teammates are.

The transfer rumors of midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (27) have also surfaced alongside Romero. The British authoritative newspaper 'The Times' reported on the 24th, "Atletico Madrid is considering not only Cristian Romero but also the acquisition of Bentancur."

Bentancur currently has one year left on his contract with Tottenham and the club is pushing for a re-signing, but sources suggest that reaching an agreement is not easy. Bentancur is evaluated as a versatile resource who can play both as a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder, fitting the profile of a combative midfielder preferred by Atletico head coach Diego Simeone.

Dejan Kulusevski (25), a core player in the attacking second line, is also not exempt. 'Tottenham Hotspur News' reported on the 23rd, "Kulusevski is one of the players likely to leave the team this summer."

The outlet reported that "Tottenham is expected to demand a transfer fee of £70 million (about 132.9 billion won) from him, and multiple teams, including SSC Napoli, are interested." Kulusevski maintained stable form until his injury, but the team's performance and the issue of European qualification are expected to have a significant impact on his future.

With the futures of most key players uncertain, winning the UEFA Europa League has emerged as the only breakthrough. Heung-min Son, Maddison, Kulusevski, Romero, and Bentancur are all central figures in the Tottenham project. However, the very foundation of that project is now shaking.

Ultimately, Tottenham finds itself at a crossroads that will determine the fate of the team this summer. The message that it will be difficult to maintain even the team's skeleton without the UEFA Europa League trophy continues to resonate through local media.

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