For the past few months, claims from Spain and Argentina have covered Atlético Madrid’s interest in Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero.
Last month, Diego Simeone publicly stated he wants to sign the centre-back this summer.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly proposed a renewal offer to make the 27-year-old the top earner at the club, and it’s claimed he rejected this as his desire is to join the La Liga club.
Monday’s edition of AS report the Madrid club are working to strengthen their squad and are ready to make significant investments to secure their targets.
Atlético and clubs that have negotiated with Levy for some of his star players are aware that it’s not easy to deal with him. AS state Los Rojiblancos respect the Spurs chairman, but they have no intention to give up on the defender.
Simeone’s side are negotiating with the Europa League winners and are trying to convince them with an offer of €55m plus €15m in bonuses. The newspaper points out Spurs value the Argentina international at €70m.
Atlético are still in negotiations.