Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to sanction the departure of Cristian Romero at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old has been a key player for the club since joining them, but it seems that he could be on his way this summer. According to a report from Fichajes, the player is valued at £60 million, and Tottenham are hoping that his value will appreciate during the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid is interested in securing his signature. They need to tighten up at the back, and signing the Argentine International would be ideal for them.
Cristian Romero to be sold?
Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham has reportedly warned that the club might need to sell players to maintain its financial health. Tottenham are looking to adhere to the profit-and-sustainability rules. They are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification, and that will be a huge financial blow for them. Naturally, they will need to sell players in order to balance the books.
However, the decision to sell the club’s captain and their best defender will further disappoint the fans. They are already frustrated by the lack of ambition in the transfer market, and the decision to sell one of their best players will not go down well.
Spurs are locked in a fight for survival now
For now, Tottenham are focused on securing survival in the Premier League. They are very much in the relegation battle, and it will be interesting to see if they can turn things around in the remaining weeks of the season. A club of their stature should be pushing for a place in the top for every season; instead, they find themselves in a scrap for survival.
The managerial change has not worked for them so far, and they will hope that interim manager Igor Tudor can help them bounce back strongly.