Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly confident that they can sign Cristian Romero in the summer transfer window.
The Lowdown: Alderweireld leaves
As per BBC Sport, Spurs have reached an agreement to sell Toby Alderweireld to Qatari club Al-Duhail.
This means that Nuno Espirito Santo’s team will have to look for a new central defender as a replacement for the Belgium international, ideally before the 2021/22 Premier League season starts.
The Latest: Romero confidence
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the North London club are confident that they can sign Romero, as talks continue with Atalanta over a potential deal.
He is reportedly their top target, but the Serie A side want a fee in the region of €60m (£51.1m) for his signature, and the Lilywhites’ latest offer falls short of that value.
The Verdict: Sign
The reported fee is certainly a lot for THFC to pay, especially for a centre-back, but Romero could turn out to be a mainstay in the team for years to come.
Once dubbed a ‘phenomenon’ by Italian media after signing for Juventus, the 23-year-old has the potential to become one of the world’s best in his position, if he is not already.
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Romero has played at the highest level in the UEFA Champions League last season, and helped Atalanta qualify for the elite European competition once more for the next campaign, a player who is made for the big stage.
Nonetheless, the Argentinian would certainly be a statement signing by Tottenham.
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