Tottenham star center back Cristian Romero is likely headed out the door this summer, even if Spurs win the Europa League, because he's already reportedly agreed to join Atletico Madrid after publicly stating his desire to join a team in LaLiga.
In addition to negotiating with Atleti on financial terms that benefit Spurs and represent adequate compensation for one of the most talented center backs in the Premier League, Tottenham now have to look for possible replacement options for Romero.
Their current search has landed some intriguing talents in Serie A - the same league they found Romero and fellow former Juventus prospect Radu Dragusin. Bologna's Jhon Lucumi and Genoa's Koni De Winter (another Juve product) are two good center backs Spurs have identified as options, and both could be better fits for what Spurs need in terms of pure defensive solidity.
Tottenham could sign one of Inter Milan's breakout players
Now, according to a report from Italian transfer expert Rudy Galetti, Tottenham are among several Premier League teams interested in Inter Milan breakout star Yann Bisseck, who has fought his way in to the Nerazzurri starting lineup as a right-sided center back amidst injuries to former Bayern Munich man Benjamin Pavard.
Bisseck is headed to the Champions League Final against PSG and has been rock solid for Inter whenever called upon. The 24-year-old could leave Inter this summer for a suitable offer, and given clubs like Bournemouth, West Ham, and Crystal Palace are reported as the competitors, Tottenham stand a great chance at landing Bisseck if they go after him.
An exceptional athlete and an intelligent defender who rarely makes mistakes and proved his worth at the highest level against Barcelona, Bisseck is a potnetial upgrade on Romero and may be the best possible replacement for the 26-year-old Argentinian international when combining athletic traits, current ability, future upside, and projected cost.
Tottenham have had great luck with finding players, including center backs, in Serie A, and their overall eye for talent in central defense is astute. Bisseck could be the next in line of strong signings for Spurs at center back, and since Bisseck is likely cheaper than Romero, this could be a positive transfer "swap" of sorts for Spurs.
Because Inter are headed to the Club World Cup, Tottenham would have to wait a bit in order to negotiate with the Nerazzuri for Bisseck, and there's always a chance that Inter decide not to sell the German international if he has a strong showing in the Champions League Final, the final games of the Serie A title race, and the Club World Cup. But he's absolutely someone Spurs must keep on their radar to replace Romero.