Tottenham Hotspur are yet to receive an offer for defender Cristian Romero, despite long-standing interest from Atletico Madrid, according to Sky Sports.
Romero endured a turbulent 2025/26 season, marred by red cards and inconsistent performances, as the Lilywhites were almost relegated from the Premier League. Despite this poor form, the Argentine has displayed his defensive acumen in the past and is subsequently still attracting interest from a number of clubs.
Arsenal emerged as shock suitors for Romero this week, although it's believed that Spurs wouldn't entertain offers from their rivals for their captain.
A move abroad is much more likely for the World Cup winner, with Atletico Madrid cited as the most likely destination for the wantaway star.
Tottenham Yet to Receive Cristian Romero Offer
Spurs have bolstered the centre of their defence this summer, adding Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million and Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
These additions mean an existing defender in Roberto De Zerbi's squad must make way, and there has always been an acceptance that Romero is the most likely candidate. Spurs' skipper has consistently flirted with a departure, and given he's now in his late 20s, it makes sense for the Lilywhites to cash in on the player now.
Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge indicates that while Atletico are interested in the player, they're yet to table a proposal.
It's understood that Spurs would be willing to sanction Romero's exit for around £34 million - a fee that the Spanish giants will surely be capable of forking out.
Diego Simeone is looking to add an experienced central defender to his ranks to replace the ageing Jose Gimenez, who has been an ever-present figure in Atleti's team under the Argentine manager, but turns 32 in January.
Could Tottenham Be Better Off Without Cristian Romero?
Spurs have fixed their primary issue from last season via their centre-back signings. The North Londoners struggled to progress the ball from deep areas throughout the campaign, due to a lack of high-quality passers - an issue Van Hecke and Senesi fix immediately with their exceptional range of distribution.
While the pair of new additions may not be as aggressive defenders as Romero, as reflected in the data below, they do add far more value to Tottenham's team in possession.
Given De Zerbi wants his team to dominate the ball, draw the press in and then play around the opponent, the Italian's centre-back overhaul should work wonders in terms of striving towards this style of play.
Additionally, they'll no longer have Romero's ill discipline and recklessness in their fold, meaning they may get better without him in the aggregate.