Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly lose a key star to Real Madrid in the coming weeks as Xabi Alonso’s side are plotting a ‘blockbuster’ transfer.
This summer is vital for Spurs as they need to make several key signings after finishing 17th in the Premier League in 2024/25.
Under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham were ravaged by injuries last season, but their displays in the Premier League were far from good enough as they slumped to an embarrassing new low.
Still, Tottenham’s run in the Europa League was a saving grace as they beat Manchester United in the final to claim a trophy, Champions League qualification and a huge cash injection.
This was not enough to save Postecoglou from the sack, but it has at least provided new boss Thomas Frank a decent platform to build on in the coming months.
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Spurs have already invested around £65m this summer to sit among this window’s biggest spenders in Europe, but they could lose a key player to La Liga as Cristian Romero is heavily linked with an exit.
Muscle issues marred Romero in 2024/25 as he struggled to remain fit consistently, but he remains one of the highest-rated centre-backs playing in Europe.
In recent weeks, Atletico Madrid have been mooted as his most likely next destination, with it even claimed that this proposed deal is already ‘close to completion’.
However, there are hurdles to overcome as Daniel Levy is ‘hesitant’ to let Romero leave and a ‘radical change’ is needed to force through a transfer.
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Real Madrid could also throw a spanner into the works following their elimination from the Club World Cup at the hands of PSG.
The Spanish giants were exposed by a far superior PSG outfit and a report from Fichajes claims Alonso has ‘demanded a new top midfielder’.
Fichajes also say they are ‘willing to pay’ 80 million euros (£69m) to sign Romero in a ‘blockbuster deal’.
The report adds:
‘It won’t be a simple operation. The defender has a valid contract, and the London club has no intention of letting him go easily. A figure close to €80 million is being discussed to begin formal talks. Atlético Madrid had also shown interest in the Argentine, although the emergence of their eternal rival in the race for his signature could radically change the situation.
‘Meanwhile, London hasn’t ruled out receiving an official offer in the coming weeks. Real Madrid continues to explore alternatives, but Cristian Romero remains a favourite among the club’s sporting directors.’