Tottenham determined to convince star player to make a summer transfer U-turn
Tottenham Hotspur are not giving up just yet, with Ange Postecoglou and others behind the scenes keen to convince Cristian Romero to make a dramatic U-turn on his future amid growing interest from Atletico Madrid.
Cristian Romero’s long-term future remains unclear after Romero publicly admitted months ago that he would welcome the chance to play in La Liga.
Since then, interest in the Tottenham defender has surged, with both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid now closely monitoring the 27-year-old’s situation.
Reports suggest that Diego Simeone is a long-time admirer of Romero and has even held conversations with his compatriot about a potential switch to the Spanish capital.
Tottenham fighting to keep Cristian Romero amid Atletico Madrid interest
Atletico Madrid are said to be readying a bid for Romero, one that Tottenham view as well below the Argentine’s true market value, but chairman Daniel Levy is expected to dig in and make it as difficult as possible for the Spanish club to land the defender.
The Spanish giants are reportedly planning a hard push for Romero, with fresh claims suggesting that an aggressive offer is being lined up, regardless of Tottenham’s stance.
Fresh reports from GIVEMESPORT now reveal that Ange Postecoglou and senior figures at Tottenham are determined to convince Cristian Romero to reject Atletico Madrid’s advances, in a bid to keep him in north London, despite the growing noise around a potential departure.
Spurs banking on Champions League carrot to sway Cristian Romero
It is understood that Tottenham are hoping qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League will be a decisive factor in keeping Romero at the club.
Although it has been suggested that the defender had already mentally committed to a move, which partly explains Atletico Madrid’s ongoing pursuit, there is now a renewed effort from the top of the club to change his mind.
Romero, who has two years remaining on his current contract, was previously valued at around £65 million and was reportedly on the club’s potential exit list.
However, following his commanding performance in the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United, Tottenham now seem intent on keeping him at all costs.
GIVEMESPORT have also indicated that Cristian Romero may no longer be among those expected to leave Hotspur Way this summer, with Tottenham determined to show ambition in the transfer window.
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