Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer window so far this summer, and they've made another decision on an outgoing.
Spurs have brought in five players already in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Mateus Fernandes, while they have also agreed a £100m deal with Newcastle to sign Sandro Tonali too.
A deal to sell teenage sensation Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50m has been agreed to help balance the books, but with Roberto De Zerbi looking to rebuild his squad in the coming weeks leading up to the new Premier League season, they have now decided to part ways with another first-team star.
Tottenham Make Romero Transfer Decision
Club captain Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with a move away from north London this summer, amid concerns over the lack of ambition shown by the club in recent years following back-to-back 17th-placed finishes.
Spurs responded by splashing the cash this summer, including signing two new centre-backs to go alongside Micky Van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Romero. But it has now emerged that De Zerbi and Spurs chiefs are ready to allow Romero to move on, despite having only signed a new contract last summer.
Romero, who has been described as 'world-class', had made the decision to make a move this summer, but there has been very little talk about a potential exit during his time with the Argentina squad during the World Cup.
However, Spurs now view this summer as the perfect time to cash in and let him move on after strengthening their squad, with the player having three years remaining on his deal and putting in good performances.
A host of top European clubs are understood to be keeping a close eye on the 28-year-old, including Atletico Madrid, and Tottenham will not stand in his way should they receive an acceptable offer.
Perfect Time to Cash in on Romero
Romero is one of the top defenders in the Premier League when he is at his best. However, as we saw last season, he also has some major flaws in his game, most notably when it comes to his disciplinary record.
With De Zerbi looking to implement a new system with players of his own, anyone who doesn't want to be in north London and potentially could cause a problem should be shipped out, and Romero certainly fits that bill.
His performances at the World Cup will likely attract more interest too, but with Spurs being open to letting him go, this is likely a deal that will accelerate once the tournament ends.