Tottenham could face a major summer dilemma as Real Madrid prepare to move for Cristian Romero, with the Spanish giants now keen to rebuild their back-line under incoming boss Xabi Alonso.
Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, with the defender stating publicly that he would love to play in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid have shown interest in Romero, and reports have stated that Cristian Romero is in talks with Diego Simeone’s side.
The Spanish club are yet to meet Tottenham’s valuation of the Argentine, and should they fail to match the figure, it would be difficult to prise him away from north London.
Real Madrid eye Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in summer rebuild
Tottenham Hotspur are in the Europa League final, and they would be hoping to win the competition to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
The Lilywhites will hope that qualifying for Europe’s top competition proves enough to convince Cristian Romero to stay, although that could be complicated as another Spanish side are reportedly sniffing around.
According to a fresh report from The Sun, Real Madrid are set to target Romero this summer, as they aim to build a new defensive core ahead of next season.
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Incoming manager Xabi Alonso is said to be a strong admirer of Romero, and he reportedly sees the Argentine as a key piece who could help Real Madrid challenge for major trophies once again.
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Real Madrid’s defence has been the problem area for much of this season, and the club now appear set on addressing that weakness during the upcoming window by investing in proven quality.
They have already agreed a deal to sign Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, and while the England international is an outstanding footballer going forward, questions remain regarding his defensive acumen – that is precisely why Romero has emerged as a serious target.