Tottenham Eyes Marcos Senesi Transfer for Premier League Stay – The Athletic
Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi, conditional on maintaining their Premier League status. The move would see the 28-year-old defender arrive as a free agent in July.
Transfer situation
Filmogaz.com understands Tottenham eyes Marcos Senesi transfer as part of their Premier League stay plans. No agreement is final and other clubs remain interested.
Senesi joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022 for £10.5 million. That fee equates to about $14.2 million.
Player profile and recent form
Senesi is a left-footed centre-back. He played regularly in his first two seasons at Bournemouth.
A hamstring injury and the rise of Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi limited his 2024-25 minutes. After those two departed, Senesi returned to a starting role.
He made 30 league appearances this season. He has also played twice for Argentina this term.
Bournemouth context
Bournemouth confirmed head coach Andoni Iraola will leave when his contract expires at season’s end. Senesi is also out of contract this summer.
Huijsen moved to Real Madrid and Zabarnyi went to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer window. Those exits opened a path back into Bournemouth’s starting XI for Senesi.
Playing style
Senesi is noted for his passing range from defence. He has produced defence-splitting passes in high-profile matches.
Implications for Tottenham’s defence
Roberto De Zerbi currently fields Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as his senior centre-back pairing. Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso provide additional cover.
Senesi’s left-footed profile could affect Van de Ven’s long-term role. Rotation between Van de Ven and Senesi could manage injury risk.
Romero’s future
Cristian Romero signed a long-term contract last year and was named captain. He has publicly expressed frustration with some club figures.
That could prompt speculation over his future, regardless of Tottenham’s division next season.
Wider recruitment and club stance
Tottenham are also in pole position to sign Andy Robertson as a free agent from Liverpool. That pursuit, like Senesi’s, depends on Spurs avoiding relegation.
Spurs sit 18th in the Premier League and are two points from safety with seven games left. Club planning assumes life in the top flight, but outcomes will shape transfer activity.
Timing and rationale
Senesi turns 29 next month and would be a short to medium-term option. The no-fee nature of the deal makes it attractive.
Spurs were cautious in last summer’s market amid uncertainty over Champions League football and managerial change. They now see defence as an area needing urgent attention.
