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Atletico Madrid have made an offer to Tottenham Hotspur for Cristian Romero, and an agreement is believed to be close.

Romero has long been an Atletico Madrid target, and now the Spanish giants have made a strong push as they attempt to sign the Argentine from Tottenham Hotspur.

The World Cup winner held talks with the North London club about staying, however, he made it clear that he wanted to leave.

Now, following Atletico’s substantial bid for the defender, the club’s fans have been giving their strong reaction to how they feel about the potential deal.

Atletico Madrid fans think £55m is too much for Cristian Romero

Atletico Madrid fans think that paying £55 million for Cristian Romero would be too much, and other options should be targeted instead.

TBR Football understands that Atletico have offered £55 million for Romero and an agreement is close, with Daniel Levy holding out for £59 million.

Diego Simeone has been desperate for Romero to sign at the Metropolitano this summer and has been in regular contact with the defender over a move.

The 27-year-old now feels that a move to play for Atletico is too good to turn down, and he has refused the chance to sign a bumper new deal at Spurs.

Now, the club from the Spanish capital have made a big play to sign the defender, and Atleti fans have taken to X to share their thoughts on the offer.

One Atletico fan said: “Spending £47 million plus £8 million in bonuses for Cuti Romero or any 27-year-old centre-back seems ridiculous to me. This is the minimum Tottenham could ask for, which could even be higher.”

Another claimed: “Would it bring a big leap in quality to the defence? Yes. Would I sign him for £55 million? No way.”

There were further question marks over a move for Romero: “He’s better than what we have, but Tottenham are asking for a lot, I prefer Hincapie, who is cheaper, younger, and for me, better.”

Finally, another fan claimed: “Zero excitement. It seems insane to pay that fortune for Cuti Romero. With his aggressiveness and his mental lapses, he’ll spend more time in the stands than on the pitch. Hopefully, he proves me wrong.”

Cristian Romero’s injury record should concern Atletico Madrid

Romero’s poor injury record should be quite a concern for Atletico Madrid and probably why they are unwilling to go beyond £55 million.

The 27-year-old missed a shocking 27 matches due to injury last term, which included just 18 appearances in the Premier League.

Romero’s lack of availability could be a potential reason for Spurs to consider selling him and signing a more reliable option.

Meanwhile, the La Liga club’s fans are right to raise concerns over him and the possibility of looking elsewhere for other targets instead.

Eberechi Eze is one of the big talking points at Tottenham Hotspur for this summer’s transfer window.

Spurs are keen to add to Thomas Frank’s squad following his arrival from Brentford and also to help him improve the club’s league position next term.

Champions League football also returns to N17, so the North Londoners will need to be ready to fight in that competition as well.

One player who the Tottenham faithful will be eager to see signed is Eberechi Eze, and the latest on Spurs’ move for the attacker has now been revealed.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze is just ‘interest’ for now

At this stage, Tottenham Hotspur are showing nothing more than just an ‘interest’ in Crystal Palace winger Eze, according to Alasdair Gold.

The North London club could suddenly kick into gear and firm up their interest in the winger, but as things stand, there is nothing advanced.

There is the possibility that Spurs could be looking at other targets over Eze, or the finances of the deal aren’t quite right yet, but the actual reason remains unclear.

TBR Football understands that Eze has a £60m release clause, which could be paid in instalments, although that isn’t something which Spurs seem to be thinking about right now.

Gold told his YouTube channel: “From what I understand, there’s nothing more than interest at this stage from Tottenham. Sometimes when I get told that by various people, it’s because the club have got an inkling that they want to go elsewhere.

“It could just be the finances aren’t quite where they want them to be at this stage of the window, or it could be a variety of things – I’m not saying it’s one of those things.

“Presumably there will be more to it and it will come out in the fullness of time, or maybe that’s just the case for now and they do kick into gear and make a move for him.”

TBR Football recently revealed that Arsenal now want Eze as they look for a left winger, and that could be quite painful for Spurs supporters to see him head just down the road instead.

Tottenham should look at Xavi Simons as Eberechi Eze alternative

If Spurs are unwilling to go for the 27-year-old, then turning their attention to the younger and potentially even more exciting Xavi Simons could be a great option for them.

The Bundesliga attacker is just 22, which could be more appealing for the Lilywhites, who tend to prefer targeting players who have room to develop.

Reports claim that Tottenham are interested in Simons, who is pushing to leave RB Leipzig this summer after they missed out on Europe.

Simons has a reported £60m price tag, but that, of course, leaves room for a potential negotiation, unlike Eze, who has a release clause.

The Netherlands international scored more league goals than Eze last term, highlighting what a massive talent he is, whilst he also scored against England at Euro 2024 in the semi-finals.

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star could fill several roles for Spurs as he can play either through the middle or as a left-sided attacker.

Tottenham Hotspur are now close to making another summer signing following the approval of Thomas Frank.

Mathys Tel’s move being made permanent was Spurs’ first addition of the summer, and now a second deal is seen as ‘certain’.

The North London club need a big summer of recruitment following the arrival of Thomas Frank and Champions League football being back on the menu at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Lilywhites are now close to making a new addition to their defence, and the player in question is now ready to travel to London to complete the move.

Kota Takai is ready to travel to England for Tottenham medical

Kota Takai will play his final game for Kawasaki Frontale on July 5 ahead of his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, which is now ‘certain’, according to Sponichi.

The 20-year-old is expected to feature in Kawasaki’s J1 League match against Kashima Antlers before packing his bags for England.

After the match, the defender is due to travel to London to undergo his medical tests and to sign his contract with Spurs.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham beat off strong competition for Takai, with the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich all going to watch him.

Takai, who Johan Lange pushed to sign, has been refusing to speak to the media about his transfer to Spurs.

Takai impressed against Cristiano Ronaldo when he faced the legendary Portuguese attacker in the AFC Champions League at the end of April.

TBR Football has been told by Japanese football expert, Sam Robson, that Takai has ‘very good’ positioning in defence and is arguably ‘the best defender in possession’ in the J1 League.

Kota Takai joins Luka Vuskovic in arriving at Tottenham

Luka Vuskovic is expected to become a Tottenham player soon, almost two years on from him being signed from Hajduk Split.

Tottenham paid £12m to sign Vuskovic back in 2023 and he has since been on two different loan spells where he has impressed.

Vuskovic’s potential excites Tottenham, as his performances for Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League last term showed just how good he could become.

The 18-year-old netted an impressive seven times despite playing as a central defender, and he now joins Spurs’ promising defensive ranks.

TBR Football understands that Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur are close to reaching an agreement for Cristian Romero.

Diego Simeone has been pushing for the defender to join him in the Spanish capital, and he has convinced him that a move to the Metropolitano is the right move.

As revealed by TBR Football, Daniel Levy offered Romero a new contract, but the defender has now informed him that he wants to leave.

The 27-year-old made it clear that he wants a new challenge, and Atletico was an opportunity too good to turn down.

Tottenham and Atletico Madrid close to Cristian Romero agreement

Talks between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid over a deal for Cristian Romero are ongoing, with the latter making an offer worth £55 million, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.

Levy had initially told the Spanish club that he wanted £59 million for the World Cup winner; however, TBR Football has learned that an agreement is now close.

The Spurs chairman will try to hold out for his initial valuation, but he’s accepted that Romero is eager to leave the football club, having made a strong push to keep him.

The 63-year-old was willing to make Romero Tottenham’s highest earner, which the defender seriously considered, but following amicable talks, he made it clear he wanted to leave.

Ange Postecoglou called Romero ‘outstanding’ and the departure of the 59-year-old appeared to disappoint the Argentine, who made his feelings clear on his social media.

Atletico are having an ambitious transfer window, and are close to taking their summer spend to over £200 million by also signing Johnny Cardoso, Alex Banea and Matteo Ruggeri.

Tottenham centre-back options after Cristian Romero agreement

Tottenham believe Kevin Danso could start under Thomas Frank next season, as per TBR Football sources, and they are very happy with the defender.

The Austrian international’s move is set to become permanent for £21 million following his solid loan spell at the club last term.

Elsewhere, an agreement for Tottenham to sign Kota Takai is also close, with the 20-year-old Japanese defender expected to make the move to North London.

He will be joined by the arrival of another young defender in Luka Vuskovic, who will finally become a Spurs player almost two years on from when he signed from Hajduk Split.

Radu Dragusin could be sold, as revealed by TBR Football, with the 23-year-old having fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham.

The Romanian defender has struggled to make much of an impact in N17 since his move from Genoa, and he seems keen on a move away this summer.

Dimitar Berbatov is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players of his generation.

Known for his elegance, vision, and incredible first touch, the Bulgarian forward made his mark at top clubs including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Bayer Leverkusen.

During his career, Dimitar Berbatov played alongside some of European football’s biggest names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

However, when asked to name his best strike partner, the former Spurs striker was quick to look back on his North London days.

Dimitar Berbatov names Robbie Keane as his best strike partner

In a recent interview with TNT Sports Football on TikTok, Berbatov named Spurs icon Robbie Keane as the best forward he ever played alongside.

Despite sharing the pitch with some of the game’s top strikers, Berbatov praised Keane for their chemistry and productivity in front of goal, calling it a ‘great partnership’ that he genuinely enjoyed.

Berbatov was also asked about the best atmosphere he has played in. While the Bulgarian enjoyed plenty of memorable nights at Old Trafford, he pointed to the 2008 League Cup final between Tottenham and Chelsea at Wembley.

He scored the equaliser to cancel out Didier Drogba’s opener, and Spurs went on to win 2-1 in extra time thanks to Jonathan Woodgate’s decisive goal.

Berbatov recalled it as his first trophy in England, which made it even more special, especially with the support from the Spurs fans.

Dimitar Berbatov’s time at Tottenham and his partnership with Robbie Keane

Berbatov joined Tottenham from Leverkusen in 2006 for a then-record £10.9m, making him the most expensive Bulgarian player at the time.

While he initially took time to settle into the Premier League, he soon found his rhythm. He formed a prolific partnership with Robbie Keane, the duo combining for around 45 goals in the 2006–07 season.

Their strong chemistry earned them a shared Premier League Player of the Month award in April 2007.

Berbatov and Keane played 80 games together, during which both scored 38 goals. Berbatov also provided 23 assists, while Keane contributed 16.

They were also key in Spurs’ 2008 League Cup victory, the club’s only major silverware in recent times until the 2025 Europa League triumph.

Tottenham Hotspur could return for a player this summer whom they had a hefty bid rejected for back in January.

The North London club have had a quiet summer transfer window so far, with Mathys Tel’s loan from Bayern Munich being made permanent as their only arrival thus far.

The changing of the manager appears to have affected how quickly Spurs have been able to do business, with Thomas Frank needing to assess his squad.

One player who could become a target this summer now has strong interest from Liverpool. He was also a player whom they made a strong attempt to sign in the winter window.

Tottenham retain Marc Guehi interest

Tottenham Hotspur retain an interest in signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, according to BBC Sport.

The defender has just one year remaining on his current deal at Selhurst Park, and the Eagles are now believed to value him at around £45 million.

As reported by TBR Football, Tottenham bid £70m for Guehi in January; however, the South London club rejected their offer.

Palace did not want to lose such a key player halfway through the season, and the 24-year-old was also not so keen to make his move at that stage.

Now, this summer, Guehi is an option for Liverpool, and the Lilywhites would face a tough battle to land him should they make their move.

Currently, Steve Parish won’t sell Guehi for a cut-price fee, as per TBR Football sources, and that is causing the Reds’ move to stall.

In the summer of 2026, the defender would be available for nothing if he does not renew his deal in South London.

Marc Guehi could be the perfect Cristian Romero replacement

Guehi could be the perfect replacement for Cristian Romero, who is being strongly linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur.

Atletico Madrid want Romero, and Diego Simeone is pushing to bring his fellow countryman to the Spanish capital.

Reports suggest Daniel Levy will make it tough for Romero to leave Tottenham and will hold out for a high price for the 27-year-old.

Losing a player as good as the World Cup winner would be a major blow for Spurs, but replacing him with a player like Guehi wouldn’t be bad business at all.

One aspect of Romero leaving would be losing his passing, although when you look at the England international’s passing stats, it highlights what a good fit he would be.

Newcastle United are keen on one of Tottenham Hotspur’s top attacking targets this summer.

Thomas Frank’s team haven’t been particularly active following their appointment of him as head coach, with Mathys Tel the only deal they have completed so far.

Meanwhile, Newcastle have seen a bid for Joao Pedro, and their move for James Trafford is seen as ‘difficult’, as reported by TBR Football.

Both clubs are now working on various targets, and they seem to have stumbled upon the same option, with Newcastle having just expressed an interest.

Tottenham can’t allow Xavi Simons to join Newcastle

Tottenham Hotspur must ensure that Xavi Simons is not allowed to join Newcastle United this summer, and the Lilywhites must rival any offer the Tyneside club make.

Newcastle are keen on Simons, according to Give Me Sport, with RB Leipzig now open to selling the attacker for around £60 million.

The Bundesliga club missed out on European football altogether last term, and therefore, the Dutch international is keen to leave.

Simons wants a Premier League move, and several clubs from England, including Newcastle, have been made aware of his situation.

Tottenham have asked about signing Simons, and now, they must follow up on that interest in case Howe’s side tries to steal a march on them.

The 22-year-old could be the perfect option for the North London club, given his versatility to play in several different roles in attack.

Son Heung-min could leave Tottenham this summer, and Simons, who’s been dubbed a ‘superstar’, may just be the perfect successor for the club’s legendary captain.

Xavi Simons’ stats compare to Eberechi Eze

Tottenham are also keen on Eberechi Eze, who is a very similar profile to the Dutch midfielder, being able to operate on the wing and also centrally.

Eze is very keen to join Tottenham, although Arsenal have entered the race to sign the Crystal Palace forward, which could complicate things.

Eze has a £60m release clause at Selhurst Park, so Spurs might find it easier to negotiate a deal with Leipzig for Simons.

In terms of numbers last season, Simons outscored Eze in terms of league goals, having played nine fewer matches.

Although it is very close between the pair, and both players would be great options for the Lilywhites, should they move for either.

Tottenham Hotspur want a new right winger this summer, and it looks increasingly unlikely that it’s going to be Bryan Mbeumo.

Frank wanted to bring Mbeumo to Tottenham; however, the forward appears to have his heart set on a move to Manchester United instead.

Mbeumo is now close to joining United, TBR Football understands, meaning the Danish head coach will now need to find a new target.

But Tottenham Hotspur may already be monitoring the perfect alternative transfer target, and Frank should be excited by the prospect of working with him.

Thomas Frank should target Harvey Elliott after Bryan Mbeumo rejection

Ahead of the European Champions U-21 final, TBR Football has revealed that among the clubs closely monitoring Harvey Elliott is Tottenham.

RB Leipzig want to bring the Liverpool attacker to the Bundesliga this summer, with Jurgen Klopp pushing for them to bring him in.

However, the German club are set to face strong competition to sign him, with Fulham, Newcastle, Everton, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Brentford and West Ham all following him.

Elliott’s performances in England U-21’s triumphant European Champions campaign will have demonstrated to many clubs that he could be an excellent signing.

The Premier League star won the Player of the Tournament award after scoring six goals for the young Three Lions team. Tottenham fans want to sign James McAtee, who lifted the trophy for England.

The attacker’s game time at Liverpool is set to be further restricted following the arrival of Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah being tied down to a new contract.

Therefore, Spurs should be looking to step up their efforts to land the 22-year-old who made just six starts for the Reds last term.

Harvey Elliott could be the perfect fit for Tottenham

The England U-21 player could be the answer to their right-wing issue, while also offering them cover for the number ten role.

Elliott showed his versatility last season by operating through the middle and on the right side of the Reds’ attack. He made ten appearances in the number ten role, but just five as a right winger.

For England U-21, he flourished as a right-sided attacker netting six times, including in the quarter-final, semi-final and final.

The Lilywhites are also in need of home-grown players for their Champions League squad, making a player like Elliott even more valuable to them.

Fans will be shocked to hear the Tottenham Hotspur player who is just as quick as Micky van de Ven.

Micky van de Ven is the Premier League’s quickest player of all time, with his speed being such a key asset for Tottenham Hotspur.

The 24-year-old is often hailed for his pace, so it will come as quite a surprise to know that Spurs might have a player who is also just as quick.

Mikey Moore and Dane Scarlett are claiming that to be the case and have named the teammate whose statistics show that he is close to the Dutch international.

Mikey Moore thinks Djed Spence is Micky van de Ven-level fast

Moore and Scarlett reckon that Djed Spence is just as fast as Van de Ven if he reaches top speed, and the club’s stats prove it.

The two Tottenham academy graduates were asked who they thought was the fastest teammate, and they were adamant it was close between Spence and Van de Ven.

Scarlett claims that Spence perhaps hasn’t shown it in a game yet, but behind closed doors, the right-back is very close, if not as fast.

Moore said: “Djed is like fast! I think they did the stats, I think Djed is close (to Van de Ven). If he gets to top speed, he’s actually Micky-level. He’s rapid!

Meanwhile, Scarlett added: “Micky or Djed. I don’t think Djed has done it in a game. (He’s quick) With the ball as well. It’s close (between him and Van de Ven).”

Micky van de Ven’s speed ranked against other Premier League players

Premier League players were asked about the defender’s pace, and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta admitted he hates playing Van de Ven.

The French striker said that the 24-year-old always seems to catch him in a foot race, and for that reason, he is a very tough opponent.

In 2024, Van de Ven became the fastest ever player in the division as he recorded a speed of 37.38 km/h against Everton.

Last term, he reinforced his speed as he was the quickest player and the only person to reach a top speed of above 37 km/h.

But knowing that Spurs have another defender in Spence who is just as quick as Van de Ven will be very useful for Frank to know when setting up his team ahead of next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have just received a proposal to sell one of their promising defenders.

It has been a rather quiet transfer window thus far for the North London club, with Mathys Tel’s £30m move from Bayern Munich being the only deal so far.

But given the sacking of Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank coming in, there was always going to be the need for the new head coach to think about his squad.

This has meant that players arriving and departing Hotspur Way have been delayed, with Spurs receiving a sizeable offer for one of their young talents.

Sheffield United want to sign Ashley Phillips from Tottenham

Sheffield United have told Tottenham Hotspur that they are willing to pay £6 million to sign Ashley Phillips, according to Alan Nixon.

The North London club would be making a decent profit on the defender, having signed Phillips for just £2 million from Blackburn Rovers back in 2023.

The 20-year-old really impressed for Stoke City in the second tier last term, and now he is being offered the chance to play for a team that could be fighting for promotion.

The Blades are eager to take the young defender as they feel he is ready for the top level of Championship football, but they could face a tricky battle to land him.

Phillips, who’s been tipped to become a ‘superstar’, is not being allowed to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at this stage, though, as Frank wants to assess him in pre-season.

Thomas Frank faces Ashley Phillips decision at Tottenham

The former Brentford manager will need to determine whether he has enough cover in defence to allow the former Blackburn defender to leave.

A loan offer for Phillips has already been turned down by Frank, who is adamant that he wants to decide his future himself.

He will also need to see if he is actually ready for Premier League football or if he has the potential to become a solid defender in the top flight.

Three other Tottenham players Thomas Frank must assess

Phillips will be one of several young players Frank will need to cast his eye over during pre-season training as he looks to mould Spurs’ squad.

Luka Vuskovic should be top of his list of young stars he is ready to take a look at, given the young Croat’s potential.

Tottenham are excited by Vuskovic’s potential following his successful loan spell at Westerlo, where he impressed in the Belgian Pro League.

Mikey Moore is another player the Danish head coach needs to think about, as the winger could perhaps benefit from heading out on loan.

Last season, he made 19 appearances for the first team, but struggled to secure a consistent role in the team.