Aston Villa are enjoying a superb season under Unai Emery and will be eager to build on their success in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur will need to be mindful of players in their ranks who could be set to move on when the market reopens.
For instance, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is looking for a new challenge and is likely to be on the move this summer.
TBR Football understands that Romero has made it clear that he is ready to leave Tottenham and told his people that a move to Spain is his preferred choice.
Now, Aston Villa have emerged as suitors for Romero, and journalist Steve Kay has shared the details involving the player and both clubs.
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Tottenham searching for Cristian Romero replacements as £55m price tag set
Kay says he’s been told that Tottenham are open to selling Romero, but want around £55million for him.
The journalist, writing on FootballTransfers, has reported that ‘sources with knowledge of the situation’ say Tottenham are preparing for his exit and are already searching for a replacement at centre-back.
Meanwhile, Villa are willing to offer Romero a five-year contract, which is exactly the kind of long-term deal he wants at this stage of his career.
However, the Villans are likely to have competition from Napoli, whose manager is former Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, as well as Bayern Munich.
Aston Villa’s chances of signing Cristian Romero
Tottenham were ready to make Romero their highest-earner, but it looks like he wants a fresh challenge regardless of whether Spurs will qualify for next season’s Champions League or not.
Meanwhile, Villa have been going from strength to strength under Unai Emery and will fancy their chances of making another high-profile signing this summer.
Romero was in great form last season, prompting teammate Pedro Porro to describe him as the best centre-back in world football.
Speaking on the Premier League’s official YouTube channel last year, Porro said: “Respect, respect for Cuti, the best centre-back in the world.”
However, Romero has struggled with injuries this season, missing 27 games for Ange Postecoglou’s side in 2025/26.
It remains to be seen whether Villa will triumph in the race for Romero, especially considering he fancies a move to Spain and Atletico Madrid are keen.
Nonetheless, the Villans have made a name for themselves as a club that can pull off transfer coups, so they cannot be ruled out.
