Story byReport: Serie A side eyeing move to sign Tottenham Hotspur starEPL IndexFri, January 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM UTC·3 min readTottenham Hotspur Defender Could be Set for January ExitCredit to Sky Sports for the latest update regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer business. As the report states, “Roma are preparing an offer for Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, according to Sky in Italy.” The shape of that approach matters as much as the name. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRoma proposal details worth watchingSky’s information suggests a deal built to protect Roma, while testing Spurs’ resolve. “The Italian club are likely to propose a loan with an option to buy.” There is also a twist, “Sky in Italy are reporting that this could include a penalty fee if Roma do not make the move permanent at the end of the season.”That sort of clause is effectively a nudge towards an obligation without calling it one, and it tells you Roma want flexibility but understand Tottenham will want safeguards. Photo: IMAGOSpurs decision points under Thomas FrankTottenham have a straightforward internal question, does Dragusin get meaningful minutes in North London over the next four months. Sky’s line is clear, “Spurs have not yet made a decision about letting Dragusin leave on loan this month.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThomas Frank has inherited a squad that needs reliability at centre back, and the manager will prioritise availability and chemistry.