Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero is on the verge of a transfer to Atletico Madrid. The Argentine defender has been heavily linked with a move to Spain, and Atletico Madrid is preparing an offer worth €30m.

What happened?

Cristian Romero missed the relegation run-in with a knee injury he sustained in the defeat at Sunderland. His campaign was disrupted by disciplinary issues, injuries, and inconsistent performances.

Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur

Roberto De Zerbi guided the North London club to safety, but the team's future is uncertain. Tottenham Hotspur finished 17th in the Premier League, with 41 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WLDWW.

What comes next?

Atletico Madrid must offload players like Jose Maria Gimenez and Clement Lenglet to free up space and funds required for the signing of Romero. Tottenham Hotspur has prepared themselves for the departure of Romero, having brought in central defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi earlier this month.

| Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 17th in Premier League | | Goals this season | 48 scored, 57 conceded | | Title race | 44 points behind leaders Arsenal | Tottenham Hotspur is open to the Cordoba-born star's departure and is demanding £70m-£80m for him. The scenario has changed since last summer, when Tottenham chiefs rejected two offers from Atletico Madrid. Now, with no European football in N17 next term, Romero remains eager to join a club that matches his ambition of competing at the highest level and winning trophies.