Inter Milan has engaged in preliminary discussions with Tottenham Hotspur regarding a potential transfer for defender Cristian Romero. The Argentine international is expected to depart Tottenham this summer, though his wage demands and transfer fee could influence the options available to interested clubs.
Romero, who currently serves as Tottenham's captain, is slated to relinquish the role. His future at the club level is to be determined following Argentina's conclusion of their World Cup campaign. The team is preparing to face England in Atlanta, with Romero anticipated to start as Argentina aims to reach a second consecutive World Cup final. They are the defending champions, having won the title four years ago in Qatar.
A victory against England would position Argentina for a final match against Spain on Sunday. A loss would lead to a third-place playoff against France on Saturday.
At the club level, Romero faced criticism for his performances last season, particularly after leaving England during the latter part of the season to participate in matches and the relegation battle.
Inter Milan has also expressed interest in Tottenham's full-back Djed Spence. Additionally, the Italian club has discussed John Stones, an English player who is a free agent after his departure from Manchester City. Inter Milan is reportedly seeking to acquire two center-backs this summer.
Barcelona is another club monitoring Romero's situation. However, their primary transfer target remains Julian Alvarez, who is also reportedly a target for Arsenal.
In other transfer news concerning Tottenham, midfielder Lucas Bergvall is still on Nottingham Forest's radar, and Aston Villa has considered rekindling their interest. Despite Bergvall's desire for more playing time, Tottenham is not actively looking to sell, suggesting a potentially high asking price.