Overview
- Cristian Romero is widely expected to leave Tottenham this summer after multiple outlets reported he wants a transfer away from the club.
- Atlético Madrid are the frontrunners in active talks but had an opening offer of about €30m rejected and Spurs are understood to value Romero closer to €40m.
- Tottenham owners ENIC have decided they will not sanction a direct sale to Arsenal even though Arsenal have made formal enquiries with Romero’s agents.
- Inter remain a possible destination but their pursuit depends on selling Benjamin Pavard, while Barcelona are monitoring the situation and waiting on squad moves such as Ronald Araújo’s proposed loan.
- Spurs have already signed defensive reinforcements to prepare for Romero’s exit, and the transfer’s next step is a suitor matching Tottenham’s price or the player confirming a single preferred destination.