Tottenham Hotspur are facing a transfer headache as Atletico Madrid prepares to match the €40m deal agreed with Inter for Cristian Romero. The Argentina international defender has been a key target for Diego Simeone's side, who have been working on personal terms with the player.
What happened?
Inter need to hurry for Cristian Romero, as multiple sources confirm Atletico Madrid will make the first offer to Tottenham Hotspur, fuelled by Nahuel Molina’s sale to Roma. The Nerazzurri are finding themselves in a familiar position this summer, again with almost a done deal on their hands, only to wait too long and allow themselves to be out-bid at the last minute.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur
It has been known for weeks that Spurs accepted the proposal worth €40m for the sale, so they have been working on personal terms with the Argentina international defender. They also need to make a sale before bringing in any new players, hoping to find an exit path for Benjamin Pavard.
What comes next?
Italy international Matteo Ruggeri is also in talks with Aston Villa and can add even more cash to the kitty for Romero. Marca, Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and Sportitalia all confirm that Atletico Madrid have targeted Cuti Romero and can meet the €40m fee agreed between Tottenham and Inter. It now becomes a race against time to agree personal terms with the Argentina international.
Tottenham Hotspur are currently 17th in the Premier League, with 41 points from 38 games, and are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 57 this season, with a goal difference of -9.
The transfer window is open, and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their squad. With Cristian Romero in high demand, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
As of 09 Aug 2026, the transfer market is heating up, and Tottenham Hotspur are at the centre of it all. Will they be able to hold onto their prized asset, or will Atletico Madrid come out on top?
