Tottenham Hotspur owner Daniel Levy is prepared to make Cristian Romero their highest earner in order to keep him at the club amid interest from Atletico Madrid, according to a report from TBR Football.
Romero has played a crucial role for Tottenham over the years, and his performances are starting to attract interest from other clubs. After a disappointing season in the Premier League, we could see some of Thomas Frank's squad looking for moves away from the club during the summer transfer window.
Qualifying for the Champions League after winning the Europa League, beating Manchester United in the final, could tempt some of their stars to remain with the club, especially as they enter a new era under Frank.
Levy Ready to Make Romero Tottenham's Highest Earner
Atletico Madrid are keen on signing him
Speaking to TBR Football, journalist Graeme Bailey has confirmed that Levy is accepting that Romero could leave, but he won't let him go cheap. The Tottenham owner is prepared to make him their highest earner, while a fee of £60m could be the sweet spot to get a deal done...
“Daniel Levy, as we said this week, is accepting that Romero might leave, but he won’t allow him to leave for cheap. He’s telling Atletico he’s prepared to make Romero the highest-paid player at the football club. That’s evidence of how highly he rates him. So that’s where Levy is pushing back. I think he’s looking for £70m. He’s not going to get that. Will he get £60m? I think that might be the key figure. Atletico are about £55m."
Romero, described as 'world-class' by teammate Micky van de Ven, will be able to play Champions League next season regardless of whether he joins Atletico or stays at Tottenham. It would be an opportunity to work with fellow Argentinian Diego Simeone, which could be key in his decision.
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