De Zerbi was impressed by Bentancur during the Italian’s period in charge last season, when he saved a team from relegation. Concerns have been raised about Bentancur's lack of mobility and whether he can regain the impressive form he had before sustaining an ACL injury in February 2023.

According to The Athletic, Rodrigo Bentancur is one of 15 Tottenham first-team players who are certain or highly likely to leave if the club is relegated.

According to Team Talk, Rodrigo Bentancur will require surgery on a hamstring injury and will be out for around three months.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur.