Cristian Romero's time as a Tottenham player is "100 per cent" expected to come to an end this summer.
Amid much speculation about his future, the Spurs skipper looks on course to bid farewell and secure a move elsewhere prior to the summer transfer deadline.
Tottenham have already strengthened in defence for Roberto De Zerbi ahead of the 2026/27 season, thus raising question marks over Romero's long-term future in the process.
Spending £52m on the addition of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion, the club have also secured Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
The pair join Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies as centre-back options, with Kota Takai and Ashley Phillips also available to the boss as things stand right now.
Romero is now expected to leave as part of the defensive reshuffle and a return to Serie A could be on the cards.
Romero's next destination
Inter Milan are set to meet with Romero's agent this week to discuss a move to the Italian giants, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Speaking on a live stream on X, the transfer expert went into depth about the Argentina international's Tottenham future, why he will 100 per cent leave and what comes next for him.
"So, for Cuti Romero, the expectation for me is 100 per cent for him to leave Tottenham," stated Romano. "Tottenham have been very clear with Cuti, with his camp and Cuti has been very clear with Tottenham. So that's a mutual decision for Cuti Romero. It's time to move on. It's time to go.
"Also because Tottenham have Micky van de Ven who is not leaving. There were reports on Liverpool, reports on Barcelona, but nothing is going to happen because Van de Ven is absolutely untouchable for Roberto De Zerbi.
"Then there is Marcos Senesi, new signing, Van Hecke, new signing. Danso he's staying, so Tottenham will not include Cuti Romero as part of their squad for the upcoming season.
"Inter are there. Inter will try. My understanding, the news I broke in the morning, is that Inter will meet the agent of Cuti Romero this week. So there will be a meeting between Inter and Cuti Romero to try and understand if they can reach an agreement on personal terms."
What next for Tottenham in defence?
Tottenham look set in defence for the new season due to their quick moves in the transfer market, thus paving the way for Romero to move on.
Van de Ven and Van Hecke will be expected to be the first choice centre-back pairing, with Senesi and Danso acting as cover for the Dutch duo.
Long-serving defender Davies remains at the club and is a centre-back option as well as a choice at left-back, while Archie Gray can also play there if there is a real shortage in the position.
Tottenham will need to decide on what is best for Takai and Phillips going into the new campaign, with the latter linked with a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough after Championship loan spells in each of the past three seasons.