Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentine defender Cristian Romero is understandably on the radar of Europe’s top clubs, with particular interest from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. This is the familiar pattern with players that the North London club buys in, to compliment the home-grown quotient.
Real Madrid allegedly attempted to sign the Argentine player last year, but Tottenham refused to enter negotiations. However, after the club’s disappointing season, Romero’s departure now seems increasingly likely.
Romero’s transfer is not only on Real Madrid’s agenda. TheBoyHotspur understands that Atlético Madrid views Tottenham’s €60-65 million valuation as high; they have begun developing alternative plans to secure the player.
Sources indicate that Atlético is prepared to push negotiations further to sign the Argentine defender.
Atlético CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin is looking to initiate discussions with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. Reports suggest that direct negotiations between the two clubs could accelerate the transfer process. While Atlético Madrid is expected to begin official talks soon, the details of the agreement remain unclear.
Tottenham have been ready to offer Romero a long-term contract to retain him in the squad. The club plans to make him one of their highest-paid players, but we understand that chairman Daniel Levy had given Romero an ultimatum to make a final decision by the end of the season, which has now passed.
Our view
There’s always intense speculation around our biggest stars, and given the disgusting Premier League campaign Ange Postecoglou served up last season, the threat of being relegated next term must feel rather real.
For me, there’s a sense around Cuti that I last had around Lo Celso, where the true determination and belief in Spurs feels a little light.
The desire to play for Argentina is always there, front and centre, but for me, it’s less defined when he’s wearing the Lilywhite.
Undoubtedly an excellent player on his day, but his excellent days at Spurs sadly do not place him in the same category as Micky van de Ven, in my eyes.
Sell, and reinvest.