Cristian Romero’s Tottenham future has been up in the air for several months now.
Romero has been hotly tipped for a move to join Atletico Madrid, amid continued suggestions that he is nearing the end of his time in N17.
Spurs have already turned down an offer totalling £60.2million for Romero, with Daniel Levy deeming the bid to be unsatisfactory as a large chunk of it was made up by add-ons.
Thomas Frank will surely be keen to see the Argentine’s situation resolved as soon as possible, as the ongoing saga threatens to derail the Dane’s bid to prepare the squad for the upcoming campaign.
Spurs ‘to hand Romero new contract worth £200,000-per-week’
There have been suggestions that Tottenham could be about to receive an improved offer from Atletico. Therefore, Romero’s situation still appears to be a long way from reaching its conclusion, despite the need for urgency on Spurs’ part.
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The new campaign is just over a month away, and Frank will surely be desperate to learn whether he will have the option of being able to build his defence around the 27-year-old.
Recent reports from The Athletic (11 July) have stated that Diego Simeone’s side believes Romero is about to be offered a new contract by Tottenham.
And Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the World Cup winner could be offered £200,000-per-week.
“I believe Romero will be offered a new contract,” King said.
“I’d imagine it will be a four-year deal, which will include certain clauses. I think he will be offered potentially £200,000-a-week to stay at Tottenham.
“Yes, he’s had injury problems and disciplinary problems. However, this is a World Cup winner we’re talking about. Tottenham need to keep hold of him.”
Tottenham may not find an upgrade on Romero
Levy has gained a reputation for his stubbornness during his time in charge, but on this occasion, it could end up playing into Tottenham’s hands.
The Spurs chief clearly has no desire to sell Romero, and if he remains undeterred in that stance, then it will provide a positive outcome for the Lilywhites.
The 44-cap international may have had his issues last term, as mistakes began to creep into his game. However, there is no doubt that on his day, he is a top-quality defender who has been there and done it at the highest level.
Even with the hefty transfer fee Spurs would receive, they would surely find it difficult to replace a man who has bags of European experience and also boasts a World Cup winners’ medal.
Tottenham had been keen on Jarrad Branthwaite, but that option is now off the table with the Everton man having recently penned a new deal.
Top-level centre backs aren’t easy to get hold of in today’s game, and with that in mind, Tottenham must do everything they can to keep Romero around.