Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham has been the talk of the summer.
Romero has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, who greatly admire the defender.
After winning silverware at Tottenham, it was believed that the Argentine would be open to the move. This comes after his international teammate Julián Alvarez shared his desire for Romero to join him in the Spanish capital.
Spurs supporters have been anxiously following the situation, desperate for their best centre-back to remain. It now seems that a verdict has been reached, as this long-drawn-out saga nears its end.
Tottenham to give up on signing another centre-back
Atletico Madrid have reportedly given up their pursuit of Romero due to Daniel Levy’s high valuation of the World Cup winner.
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As a result, the current feeling is that the defender will remain in North London next season.
Therefore, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs will no longer sign a new centre-back this summer, having previously been linked with several.
“Earlier in the window, we saw links with Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton,” Wenham said.
“We’ve been linked with Marc Guéhi. However, anything about centre-backs now, I would take with a pinch of salt. It seems like Romero is going to stay.
“Therefore, that leaves us with Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso, who I think has been very good when called upon.
“Radu Drăgușin is injured at the moment, but I think it’s worth having another look under a fresh manager. In addition, we’ve got Ashley Phillips, Alfie Dorrington, Luka Vušković and Kōta Takai as well. Therefore, I don’t see us adding another sent back right now.”
Tottenham have a good defensive dilemma
Tottenham will take to the UEFA Champions League next season after a successful spell in Europe.
As a result, Thomas Frank will need excellent squad depth to help see him through. Defensively, he seems to be covered.
With Romero expected to remain and van de Ven ready to fight for the badge once again, Spurs supporters have a lot to look forward to.
Meanwhile, youth players Phillips and Dorrington are climbing the ranks, and Vušković and Takai are preparing for their first season in North London. As a result, Tottenham will be set for years to come.