Overview
- Inter has elevated Cristian Romero to its top summer priority after his agents met club directors in Milan and reports say the two sides have agreed a personal deal near €5 million per season.
- Negotiations now focus on money: Tottenham values Romero at about €50 million while Inter aims for a package around €35 million plus bonuses or a loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
- Inter plans to use a loan‑then‑obligation structure similar to last summer’s Akanji deal to spread immediate cash costs and the final step requires approval from investor Oaktree because the fee and wage exceed internal limits.
- Romero’s move is timed by sporting need, with coach Cristian Chivu viewing him as a leader who would allow Inter to play a higher defensive line and more vertical football.
- Separately, Juventus is closing in on a new goalkeeper with Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario available on loan terms and Parma’s Zion Suzuki also tracked but priced around €30 million and attracting PSG interest, creating pressure to resolve deals before the season.