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Inter Milan have an agreement in principle to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero for a fee in the region of €40million (£34million), according to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari.

Despite contributing to nine goals in his 32 appearances across all competitions, Romero endured a turbulent 2025/26 season as Spurs almost lost their Premier League status. The Argentine is subsequently looking for a new home, and the North London club are willing to sanction his departure after signing two new centre-backs this summer.

Inter have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to land Romero, holding direct talks with Tottenham over a prospective deal in recent days.

While negotiations on the player's side remain ongoing, it's now understood that the two clubs have reached a consensus on the proposed fee.

De Zerbi has made moves in the transfer window to replace Cristian Romero

Roberto De Zerbi has sought something of a rebuild in his defensive department this summer. Jan Paul van Hecke has been signed from Brighton for £52million, while Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson have both arrived on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool, respectively.

Inevitably, this volume of additions in this area of the pitch means players will need to make way. Djed Spence has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as Inter, although the most likely player to depart has always been Romero.

The 'world-class' 28-year-old has been flirting with an exit for some time, and it finally appears to be close to coming to fruition. Credible reporter Longari suggests that while Romero remains interested in a dream switch to Barcelona, he's edging closer to plying his trade in Northern Italy next season.

Inter and Spurs have agreed on a price of £34million for the World Cup winner, once described by Lionel Messi as the "best defender in the world", and while talks between the Serie A giants and the player's representatives about wages remain ongoing, a deal looks increasingly likely to materialise.

John Stones is also closing in on a move to Inter, who are also looking to renovate their back line.

Tottenham might be better off without Cristian Romero

Romero has largely been a good servant for Tottenham, but they are undoubtedly making the correct decision in choosing to move on from him.

From a squad-building perspective, Romero is 28, the club's second-highest earner and has consistently expressed a desire to leave, so accepting an offer of around £34 million for him makes perfect sense.

Additionally, De Zerbi is probably somewhat relieved to rid himself of a player who was, at times, something of a liability from a disciplinary standpoint. The Argentina international has been sent off six times across all competitions in his five years in North London.

This reckless and rash behaviour has held Spurs back on several occasions, and they're replacing him with Senesi and Van Hecke, neither of whom has a reputation for ill discipline.

Inter Milan have agreed a deal to sign former Manchester City defender John Stones. Journalist Orazio Accomando has shared what this means for their pursuit of Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.

Stones is out of contract this summer, following his departure from Man City, and he's now edging closer to completing his move.

A number of Premier League clubs were linked with a move to sign the England international, but it appears he's opted to make the move to Italy this summer.

We could see a departure in the summer transfer window for Cristian Romero, with the Argentinian international seemingly available for transfer this summer.

Tottenham have already brought in both Jan-Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi to strengthen their centre back options, giving them an opportunity to offload one.

Inter make Romero decision

According to journalist Accomando, Stones will sign a two-year contract with Inter Milan.

The reporter adds that Stones isn't considered an alternative to Tottenham defender Romero, who remains a target for the Italian club.

It appears Inter are planning a big overhaul of their defensive options, meaning both Stones and Romero could arrive this summer.

Inter often play a back three, so it's no surprise that they are also interested in the Tottenham defender after securing the signature of Stones.

Tottenham can afford to cash in

Due to the signings of both Senesi and van Hecke during the summer transfer window, Tottenham can afford to cash in on a player like Romero.

The Argentinian international clearly wants to go and play European football next season with Spurs finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League for two campaigns on the bounce.

Tottenham will be without any European football, which could have an impact on whether players want to remain with the club heading into the new season.

If Romero wants to leave the club, then Tottenham can afford to cash in.

Cristian Romero played a big role for his country in what, ultimately, was disappointment at the World Cup.

Argentina came in for major criticism for the way they went about things in the semi-final with England and the final against Spain, but the Tottenham captain impressed at the heart of defence.

He notably scored La Albiceleste's first goal that sparked a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday after initially trailing 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining.

Now the centre-back's World Cup participation is at an end, Romero's Tottenham future has become a huge talking point amid the possibility of a summer exit with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and now Inter Milan heavily linked with signing the 28-year-old. Reports on social media on Monday suggested that the "basic framework of an agreement" was in place with Inter for a €40million (£34million) deal.

What next for Tottenham and Romero?

Romero, described by Lionel Messi before as the "best defender in the world", has been linked with a transfer away from Tottenham in previous summers but he has so far remained in N17.

However, this could finally be the year the club cash in on him after strengthening their backline with the summer additions of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi.

In an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT, former Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel gave his thoughts on what comes next for the World Cup winner.

"I think so," said the ex-goalkeeper on whether this is the summer where Romero heads for pastures new. "You know he's had some interesting moments at Tottenham both on and off the pitch. For whatever reason, I don't know if he plays brilliantly for Argentina, although they're leaking a few goals this World Cup.

"His attitude at times with Tottenham, I think he was one of the issues over the last couple of seasons, which is a shame, not, you know, one of the solutions. So I can fully understand the club wanting to part ways, and I fully understand why they've brought other players in."

There will be a new-look defence at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

It has been all change in the heart of defence for Roberto De Zerbi so far this summer.

Spending £52million on the addition of van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion, Senesi, Romero's Argentina teammate, has also moved to the club on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

Radu Dragusin departed Tottenham after two-and-a-half years in north London to join Fiorentina on loan for the 2026/27 season.

The Romanian's move to Florence will become permanent if specific performance-based criteria are met due to an obligation in the agreement struck between the clubs.

Another defender who also headed to exit door was Luka Vuskovic, despite never playing a senior game for Tottenham, with the Croat completing a £46million move to Brighton that could rise to £50million with add-ons.

As things stand, Tottenham have Romero, Senesi, Van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Kota Takai and Ashley Phillips as centre-back options.

There is expected to be some more movement there before the summer transfer window closes, with Romero a possible outgoing if Spurs believe the time is right to sell their captain.

Tottenham have reportedly completed the signing of a new midfielder in the summer transfer window.

It's been an incredibly busy summer window for Spurs, especially when it comes to strengthening in the midfield department.

Tottenham have spent significantly to bring in new bodies in the middle of the park, with Mateus Fernandes arriving from West Ham and Sandro Tonali signing from Newcastle.

Spurs have also strengthened at the back with Marcos Senesi, Jan-Paul Van Hecke and Andy Robertson arriving through the door.

Tottenham's business doesn't appear to be over just yet, though, as they continue to build a squad Roberto De Zerbi can take to the next level.

The North London club have finished in 17th place in the Premier League two seasons on the bounce, so there's no doubt they need to turn things around quickly.

Tottenham sign midfielder

According to a report from insider The Secret Scout, Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Kwasi Senyah from Wolves in the summer transfer window.

A number of top clubs in the Premier League were pushing to sign the Wolves starlet, but it appears Tottenham have now won the race.

It's unclear which Premier League clubs were showing an interest in signing Senyah, but the 16-year-old had plenty of interest this summer.

Senyah joined Wolves back in 2024 in a move from Coventry City.

Tottenham working on academy and first team

Although Tottenham are investing heavily in improving their senior squad this summer, they are also looking to improve their academy.

In terms of their immediate future, Spurs do need to bring in reinforcements for the first team, but it's also imperative that they strengthen their academy options for the long-term future.

Signing young players for minimal fees can be hugely beneficial in the long term, allowing them to either develop them into senior players or sell them for a big profit.

Poaching the best young talents from other Premier League clubs is a common method for sides in England.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy summer window so far, and now they are looking at ways to trim the squad down.

The north London club have signed six first-team players so far, with Roberto De Zerbi adding Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Marti Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali to his roster of options, while Luka Vuskovic and Will Lankshear have been allowed to depart.

But with more signings expected before the window closes, Spurs are working on ways to balance things out, and one star has been offered out to a Premier League rival as a result.

Tottenham Offer Sarr to Brentford

According to club insider Paul O'Keefe, Tottenham have offered midfielder Pape Matar Sarr out to Brentford during this summer's transfer window.

Sarr, who has been described as 'brilliant', has been at Spurs for four seasons, making 141 appearances and scoring 11 times during his career. That includes 37 appearances last season, which helped him earn a spot in the Senegal squad for the World Cup this summer.

But with Fernandes and Tonali having both been signed in midfield, and Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Archie Gray also options, Sarr's game time may be limited in the upcoming campaign, and that has seen the club make a move to try and potentially offload him.

O'Keefe has revealed that Sarr was offered to Brentford earlier in the transfer window as a potential option to raise funds. While the Bees didn't show an interest at the time, the situation is described as one that has 'potential to be revisited' at some point.

It's unclear how much Spurs would be looking to make from Sarr's sale, but he is currently under contract until 2030, meaning they have plenty of leverage when it comes to demanding a big fee.

Sarr Loss a Blow, But He's Not Irreplaceable

Sarr is one of those players who consistently performs to a good level for Spurs when he is called upon. But in reality, the truth is that he is not a needle-mover when it comes to playing at the very highest level.

Physically, he is an incredibly impressive midfielder, with a top engine and some decent technical attributes to go alongside it. But with the options Tottenham have in their squad, and the way the manager wants to play going forward, Sarr is unlikely to be a major loss if he isn't involved.

Letting him leave would be disappointing because he's a great talent, but he's not irreplaceable, and with the window still open for more arrivals, this exit would probably make sense.

Tottenham are set to enter the market to sign a third midfielder in the summer transfer window, but two of their current crop could head through the exit door.

It's already been an incredibly busy summer transfer window for the North London club, but their business appears to be far from over.

Tottenham are still in the market for further reinforcements as they look to bolster Roberto De Zerbi's options.

I suppose I've already brought in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in the middle of the park, but we could see them add another midfielder before the deadline.

Spurs appear keen to completely overhaul their squad, offloading a load of their current stars while bringing in new ones.

Tottenham eye third midfielder

According to a top Tottenham source, Tottenham are ready to enter the market for a third midfielder in the summer transfer window, but it could see two of them head through the exit door.

Lucas Bergvall is still expected to leave the club, and Pape Matar Sarr is also expected to go, with an interested club set to step up their interest soon.

Tottenham's business has slowed down slightly in recent weeks, but that's perhaps due to the fact that they still need to offload some of their stars.

Departures could see Tottenham's business sparking to life once again, and that appears to be the case in midfield.

Third midfielder options for Tottenham

It is unclear who the third midfielder option for Tottenham could be, but they have been linked with a move to sign Bournemouth's Alex Scott in the summer transfer window.

The English midfielder is believed to be a Tottenham supporter, and Spurs are one of the sides who are showing an interest in securing his signature.

Scott is believed to be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge to join Chelsea. It would be interesting to see if anything changes if Spurs firm up their interest.

Bournemouth are keen to keep Scott at the club heading into next season, and they are willing to offer him a new contract to tempt him to remain with the South Coast club.

Tottenham Hotspur's top transfer target after they hopefully complete a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City has been named.

After completely transforming Roberto De Zerbi's defensive and midfield options before pre-season even got underway, Tottenham chiefs now have a new transfer priority as they look to avoid a repeat of what has happened in the Premier League in the past two seasons.

Spurs have the likes of Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus to select from in attack, but De Zerbi has already made it clear in recent days that he wants a couple of 'important' attackers to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the September 1 deadline.

It's been clear for more than a year now that the north London outfit have wanted to land a top-class left-winger, and Savinho has been their top target in the position for more than 12 months.

Tottenham's stance on the Brazil international hasn't changed, and they have decided that he is still their top target this summer, having failed to agree a deal with City to bring him to the capital a year ago.

But he isn't their only attacking target.

O'Keefe: Tottenham's Top Target After Savinho is Junior Kroupi

Spurs are continuing talks over a deal to bring Savinho to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with one report suggesting that they have already made a bid of £70m for his services.

The suggestion is that City are looking to land a left-winger themselves before they sanction the exit of the 22-year-old, who Pep Guardiola was always so complimentary about before his departure this summer.

Reliable Tottenham source Paul O'Keefe was asked on X on Sunday who Spurs' absolute number one transfer target is, apart from Savinho, and he replied saying: 'It's Junior'.

De Zerbi has shown a preference to bring in players with Premier League experience this summer, and Savinho and Junior Kroupi would be two more examples of that.

Tottenham Face Stiff Competition for Junior Kroupi

Not only are Bournemouth in no mood to sell Junior Kroupi as they gear up for their first-ever European campaign, but Tottenham will also face stiff competition for the Frenchman's signature from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

It remains to be seen how much the Cherries would demand to sell the 20-year-old sensation, with some suggestions that he could have a release clause worth £100m next summer.

That isn't the only issue facing Spurs though, with Fabrizio Romano revealing on Monday that Barcelona have now opened talks with Junior Kroupi's representatives and Bournemouth over a potential move.

Romano also says that there is interest from Manchester City too, as interest builds in a young player who was so impressive in his debut Premier League campaign, scoring 13 goals in 33 appearances for the south coast side.

Tottenham have shown, after breaking their transfer record twice this summer, they aren't afraid to be ambitious and back De Zerbi with the players he wants, and they will need to do it again to have any chance of landing Junior Kroupi.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon's agent has revealed that the player is seeking a permanent departure from the Premier League club this summer, after spending each of the last two seasons out on loan.

Solomon joined Spurs from Fulham on a free transfer in 2023, and has since made just six appearances for the North London club. A serious injury in his first campaign with the Lilywhites essentially put an end to his career at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he's subsequently been shipped out to Leeds United, Villarreal and Fiorentina on temporary deals.

The Italian club declined the chance to sign the Israeli permanently for €10 million (£8.6 million), meaning the wide forward has been forced to return to N17 for pre-season.

Despite featuring in a few recent friendlies, and previously working under Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, Solomon is still expected to leave Tottenham this summer.

Manor Solomon Wants Permanent Exit From Tottenham

Despite enjoying an outstanding loan spell at Leeds in the 2024/25 season, Solomon hasn't been able to find a permanent new home since.

He's now back at Tottenham, where he isn't wanted and is likely to leave, in spite of his prominence during pre-season. To the surprise of many, the 27-year-old is still under contract at Spurs for another two years.

According to his agent, Ronen Katzav, Solomon is eager to settle somewhere indefinitely this summer, rather than enduring another short stint at a club that doesn't intend to sign him permanently.

“He needs to be given a training camp as a Tottenham player right now. The fact that he’s starting in friendlies doesn’t mean anything, a coach can start with a second or third, string lineup and then mix things up; it doesn’t mean a thing," Katzav told Israel's Sport 5.

“Next season? I don’t like to speculate.

"We have over a month left in the transfer window. What I will say is that the goal will be a permanent transfer, not a loan. Statistically speaking, the last week of the window is the busiest.

“He wants to be dominant and make an impact, and that probably won’t happen at Tottenham. It doesn’t seem like the right place for him, and they’ve given up on him too easily along the way. The real goal is to find a place where he can play regularly. Manor is a very high-quality player, both mentally and professionally.”

Manor Solomon is One of a Number of Players Tottenham Must Sell This Summer

Spurs have spent big money already this summer. Sandro Tonali has arrived for £100 million from Newcastle, Mateus Fernandes has joined from West Ham for £85 million, and Jan Paul van Hecke has signed for £52 million from Brighton.

More work needs to be done on De Zerbi's squad, most notably at the top end of the pitch. That said, funds are likely to be scarce at this point, meaning sales may be required to fuel further investment.

Tottenham Hotspur anticipation is building ahead of next season under Roberto De Zerbi, with club insiders particularly 'excited' about one of their younger players in pre-season, according to Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham only secured Premier League survival on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, but there is already a completely different mood around the club ahead of next season.

The quality and ambition of De Zerbi is part of that, and it has been helped even more by Spurs backing the Italian with half-a-dozen signings so far, with more still to come.

The north London outfit have transformed a defence that was in desperate need of freshening up after the number of goals they have been conceding in recent years, with Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kevin Danso and Marcos Senesi likely to compete for the two starting spots in De Zerbi's preferred back-four system.

Two top starting midfielders have also arrived in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, with De Zerbi's next focus being on adding at least two new players to an attack that also often underwhelmed last term.

What is already clear in pre-season is that Tottenham have signed some big talent.

Gold: Tottenham Insiders 'So Excited' About Fernandes

Tottenham fans haven't had a chance to see the likes of Andy Robertson, Van Hecke and Senesi in action yet following their exploits at the 2026 World Cup, but it has been a different story for Mateus Fernandes.

The 22-year-old scored a stunning goal in Spurs' opening pre-season friendly win against Milton Keynes Dons, and then played half-an-hour of the 2-0 win against Auckland in New Zealand.

The Portugal international has impressed the most so far, including behind the scenes, according to Gold when speaking on his YouTube channel.

He said: "Fernandes scored that incredible goal against MK Dons, and he's only 18 months older than Archie Gray, but he's got a similar all-round ability, I think.

"But he's just got this ceiling that is probably higher than most in the game. Honestly, people inside the club are so excited about him, Mateus Fernandes, because I think they knew he was going to be class.

"They knew the stats suggested he was going to be class, and then they've worked with him up close and personal, and they've realised, 'holy moly, this is a guy that could be one of the best in the midfield in the game'."

Romano: Barcelona Open Talks to Sign Top Tottenham Target

According to Fabrizio Romano on Monday afternoon, Barcelona have just opened talks to sign one of Tottenham's top transfer targets.

While Spurs are focused on agreeing a deal with Manchester City to sign left-winger Savinho, one top Spurs source claims that even if they land the Brazilian, they will also make a move for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi.

The 20-year-old is in demand across Europe following an outstanding breakthrough campaign in the Premier League with the Cherries, where he scored 13 goals in 33 top flight appearances to help them qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.

However, Tottenham face stiff competition for his signature, with Barca now making their move for the Frenchman, who Bournemouth won't allow to leave on the cheap.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a potential blow in their bid to sign one of their top transfer targets, after Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Barcelona have opened talks for him.

After two demoralising Premier League campaigns that ended in successive 17th-placed finishes, expectations and excitement are building ahead of the 2026-27 season for Tottenham.

New manager Roberto De Zerbi steered the club to safety last term, and he is now working with club chiefs to ensure they have a squad that will be nowhere near the bottom three again in the upcoming campaign.

Spurs have already added half-a-dozen new faces to their squad before pre-season started, although the Italian has confirmed that he still wants to add more attacking players to his squad ahead of the summer window closing on September 1.

De Zerbi hinted that he wanted a 'couple' of important new additions for his frontline, with doubts over the future of someone like Richarlison this summer.

Romano: Barcelona Open Talks to Sign Junior Kroupi

In a brand-new update posted on his official YouTube channel on Monday afternoon, Romano issued an update on Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Tottenham are said to be targeting a move for the young French forward even if they land top winger target Savinho from Manchester City, but now they have been joined in the race by Barcelona.

According to the Italian journalist, the Catalan giants have held discussions with both the player's camp and the Cherries over a move.

He said: "One name to watch in the next weeks of transfer window is Junior Kroupi, the striker from Bournemouth.

"According to my information, Barcelona opened talks with people close to Kroupi and spoke also to Bournemouth about Kroupi as a possibility upfront. So Barcelona took some information and made some calls to understand the situation.

"He's a player they appreciate. So for sure, the name of Kroupi is a name to keep under consideration for Barcelona. The problem is that this deal is also very complicated because Bournemouth don't want to sell the player this summer. Bournemouth insist on keeping Kroupi at the club this summer, and so it's not easy for Barcelona."

Tottenham Move Into Pole Position to Sign £70m Star

Reports on Sunday claimed that Tottenham have now moved to the front of the queue to sign Savinho from City, with negotiations over a deal 'well advanced'.

Serie A giants AC Milan are also in the race for the Brazil international after failing with an ambitious approach to sign his City teammate Phil Foden, who has since signed a new long-term contract to stay at the Etihad.

City are said to be open to letting Savinho leave the club this summer after rejecting Spurs' advances 12 months ago, but they want to land their own targets first.