TBR Football understands that Cristian Romero has made it clear that he is ready to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer and told his people that a move to Spain is his preferred choice.
Real Madrid are still aware of his situation, however, the Argentine’s camp are aware that they are looking at other options, mainly Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen.
Meanwhile, sources have told TBR Football that Diego Simeone has made it clear to Atletico Madrid that he would like Romero and thinks he is one of the best defenders in the world.
One thing which could prevent a move the 26-year-old from leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer is the North London club’s valuation of the defender.
How much would Tottenham want for Cristian Romero?
Tottenham Hotspur would want around £60 million to sell Cristian Romero this summer, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.
Spurs would likely accept around that sort of fee to get a deal done, given the current situation regarding discussions over his contract being renewed.
TBR Football has been told that talks over a new contract for Romero have been shelved with the defender now pushing to leave the football club.
Tottenham were ready to make Romero their highest-earner, but regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League next season, he still wants to move on.
Who are Tottenham looking at to replace Cristian Romero?
One of the players who is on Spurs’ list of transfer targets is Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diamonde, who is valued at £50 million.
Several other Premier League clubs also want the 21-year-old, but he is a player who is very high on Tottenham’s list of Romero replacements.
Elsewhere, Edmond Tapsoba is back on Tottenham’s list after the Lilywhites attempted to sign him back in the summer of 2023.
Spurs had a £70 million bid rejected for Marc Guehi in January and could well try again for the Crystal Palace defender in the summer.
