The first group of Tottenham Hotspur players has returned for pre-season training, starting preparations for the upcoming Premier League season.
Ange Postecoglou is now settled in his managerial role and aims to guide Spurs back into the Champions League.
Tottenham narrowly missed out to Aston Villa last season, and for Postecoglou to advance, he needs to make astute decisions in the summer transfer market.
The focus is usually on new signings, with Timo Werner returning and Archie Gray joining Tottenham.
However, the London club also needs to offload some current players. Sergio Reguilon was seen in Tottenham training, along with the popular Emerson Royal, who became a backup under Postecoglou last season, playing behind Pedro Porro at right-back.
The 25-year-old Emerson has been linked with a potential move this summer, including rumors of interest from Bayern Munich.
Emerson Royal only completed 90 minutes in eight games last season, so he might leave if a suitable offer comes in.
Despite this, Emerson posted an enthusiastic message on Instagram as the players returned to training, writing, “The King is back,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Tottenham Hotspur needs defensive depth
The backline looks set with Porro at right-back, the promising centre-back duo of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie at left-back.
However, there needs to be more depth since the current backups, including Emerson, might not be sufficient to elevate the team.
New signing Archie Gray could potentially play at right-back, a role he previously filled at Leeds United.
Therefore, Postecoglou might already have his two right-backs and can consider moving Emerson on.
