Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday that Tottenham’s owners, ENIC, have decided they will not approve a summer sale of Cristian Romero to Arsenal.
- Arsenal made a direct enquiry with Romero’s agents and used a reported personal link to Gabriel Heinze to open contact, but Tottenham have not entertained talks for a Premier League rival.
- Atlético Madrid are now seen as the frontrunners after an opening offer of €30 million plus add‑ons was rejected and are expected to return with a bid closer to €40 million.
- Inter Milan remain interested in Romero but cannot progress until they offload Benjamin Pavard and reach agreement on the player’s contract and wages.
- Romero is reported to want to leave Spurs this summer and Tottenham say they are willing to sell for the right price while preferring to move him to a club outside the Premier League, a stance that will shape bidding and could push the fee higher.