Danny Murphy has now offered an interesting perspective on how Tottenham could cope if Cristian Romero were to depart this summer following the addition of Marcos Senesi.Tottenham Hotspur‘s defence is set to look very different next season given their recent transfer activity.Last campaign, Spurs were one of the worst sides defensively, conceding a whopping 57 goals at a rate of 1.5 per game – the fourth-worst record in the division. In fact, only West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United conceded more than Tottenham.Thus far this summer, signings have been completed for Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, with the pair joining on free transfers following their spells with Bournemouth and Liverpool respectively, as Spurs look to shore up their defence. Jan Paul van Hecke is also set to join after Tottenham agreed a deal with Brighton & Hove Albion for the Dutchman, who is expected to complete a £52m move.Credit: Michael AC Braithwaite / @ac_sports_photoDanny Murphy hands Tottenham Marcos Senesi boost amid Cristian Romero linksThe additions of Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke could spell the end for Cristian Romero, whose future remains uncertain amid links with clubs in Spain.Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy, however, is particularly impressed with the capture of Senesi and believes the Argentine’s arrival could help soften the blow if Romero departs. Speaking to TEAMtalk via NetBet, Murphy highlighted the qualities that make Senesi such an appealing addition.He said, “I think as an overall defender, Romero probably has better qualities with his athleticism and his aerial prowess, but Senesi is a more reliable player.“He plays more games, is a lot more disciplined, he’s calm, he’s a wonderful footballer. Senesi’s distribution from the back is up there with the best in the Premier League.“If you watch him as much as I have, you’ll see his passing through the lines is phenomenal, he’s a wonderful footballer and Tottenham fans will see those aspects of him.“He maybe lacks a yard, and he’s not quite as athletic as Romero, but he’s different. You need some pace and physicality alongside Senesi really. I’m not saying he’s slow but in terms of the Premier League, if you want to press and go after teams, you wouldn’t leave him isolated, he’d need some help alongside him with some pace.“He’s a different player to Romero but he’s certainly a good addition and they should be delighted they’ve got him.”Spurs backed to challenge higher up the tableMurphy also shared his expectations for Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi, explaining why he believes the club should be targeting a significant improvement next season. Speaking to TEAMtalk via NetBet, the former Spurs man pointed to the club’s resources and anticipated transfer activity as reasons for optimism.He added: “Realistically, top eight should be really attainable, but I’d imagine he’d be thinking a bit above that though, maybe top six, as that would guarantee proper European football.“I think Spurs’ capability and budget, if they spend well in the summer, should put them in that conversation. When you look at what Bournemouth, Brentford and Sunderland did this season, Tottenham should be in there, and I think they will.“I think he [Roberto De Zerbi] is a terrific coach, he’s very high intensity and he demands a lot from his players, and because of the discontent around the last two seasons and the fans voicing that so clearly and for so long now, I would be absolutely amazed if Tottenham didn’t go really big this summer and try to change that squad around by bringing in five or six players.“I sense a feel-good factor at Tottenham at the beginning of the season, I think they’ll get right behind the manager, and I think top eight or top six is a realistic target for them.”READ MORE: Fabrizio Romano pours cold on claims Sandro Tonali is just using Tottenham for his own gainThe post Tottenham told Marcos Senesi does three things better than Cristian Romero, but two things worse appeared first on Spurs Web.