Reports suggest that Real Madrid is ready to offer €50 million (£43.06 million) for one of Tottenham Hotspur’s star players. Earlier this summer, Los Blancos finalized the transfer of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain and also signed Endrick from Palmeiras.
Despite this, Carlo Ancelotti stated that no additional players would join the Bernabeu before August ends, even with the departures of veteran players Nacho, Toni Kroos, and Joselu.
Ancelotti explained that he chose not to directly replace Nacho due to Jesus Vallejo returning from a loan with Granada. However, recent reports indicate that the European champions may be looking to strengthen their central defense.
Recognize that Romero is the top candidate for the team. Doble Amarilla reports that Spurs defender Cristian Romero is seen as the ideal choice from the available options. Over the past three seasons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Romero has made 96 starts and two substitute appearances across all competitions.
Despite some defensive struggles during the 2023/2024 season, Romero is viewed as a key first-choice player alongside Micky van de Ven. His reputation has been further enhanced by his crucial role in Argentina’s recent Copa America victory. Romero’s impact is highlighted by Argentina conceding just one goal in five matches during his tenure.
How do you expect the Spurs to react? Given that Spurs paid £42 million for him in 2021 and he has three years remaining on his contract, it’s almost certain that they will demand a much higher fee than what Real Madrid is reportedly prepared to offer.
Additionally, Romero has recently stated his intention to stay in North London for at least another season, despite the ongoing speculation about his future. Much will depend on how aggressively Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, is willing to pursue the transfer. With both Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba being over 30, the La Liga giants will be keen to find younger alternatives.
Furthermore, Spurs will need to find a suitable replacement quickly, which may be challenging given the timing of the transfer window.
