Real Madrid Set to Launch £87m Bid for Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an £87m offer to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero in a potential deadline-day transfer, according to Fichajes.
Tottenham have struggled this season, sitting 14th in the Premier League under Thomas Frank, who is under mounting pressure. However, they recently secured a spot in the Champions League last 16 with a win over Eintracht Frankfurt, finishing fourth in their group.
Romero, who renewed his contract last summer to become Spurs’ highest-paid player and inherited the captaincy from Heung-Min Son, has had a mixed season. The Argentine defender has scored six goals but faced three suspensions, raising questions about his leadership. Despite this, he remains regarded as one of the world’s top defenders.
Real Madrid, looking to salvage their season after dismissing Xabi Alonso in January, are reportedly ready to make a major move for Romero. The club has fallen into the Champions League playoff round and sits just one point behind Barcelona in La Liga. New manager Álvaro Arbeloa supports the transfer, and Madrid are confident Romero would be willing to join.
Spurs Likely to Reject the Approach
Although the £87m offer would be difficult to ignore, Tottenham are unlikely to sell Romero mid-season. Losing him now would severely weaken the squad, and finding a replacement of similar quality would be nearly impossible, especially with injury issues limiting Frank’s options. Spurs will likely wait until the season’s end to consider any transfer, keeping the door firmly closed for now.
