Atletico Madrid are navigatoring talks with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Argentina international Cristian Romero. Sky Sports reports that figures have been discussed, though Spurs have yet to receive a formal offer. The Spanish club has long admired the defender, who is expected to depart Spurs this summer.

Inter Milan also expressed interest but faces wage and fee complications, needing to offload players first. Meanwhile, Atletico has moved forward with the sales of defenders Matteo Ruggeri to Aston Villa and Nahuel Molina to Roma, freeing resources for a potential move to Spurs.

Romero signed a new contract last summer that runs until 2029 and was made Eigenkapital by former boss Thomas Frank. Tottenham’s centre‑back department has swollen with the arrivals of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has said he would not stand in Romero’s way if he wished to leave, emphasizing respect for the player’s wishes.