Tottenham Hotspur plan to plug a couple of holes in the squad this summer as they bid to bounce back from a dismal 2024/25 season.
While they worry about reinforcing their ranks, Spurs must watch their backs with European giants plotting to pick off their best players.
Yesterday, news broke that AC Milan are interested in Tottenham attacker Dejan Kulusevski, who has arguably been the Spurs player of the season with 10 goals and 10 assists.
Former Tottenham transfer chief Fabio Paratici is close to joining the Rossoneri and has earmarked a few Spurs players like Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin to join him in Italy.
Today, Sky Sports reported that La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid are interested in Tottenham defender Cristian Romero. The Argentine has two years left on his deal in North London.
Per the report, they have been monitoring him for a while and are plotting a swoop for the 2022 World Cup winner. They believe the Tottenham centre-back will become one of the best in the world.
Romero, who earns £165,000 per week, has been impressive for Tottenham but has missed a chunk of the season through injuries alongside first-choice defensive partner Micky van de Ven. That has not stopped suitors from coming forward for his signature.
Tottenham should sell Romero – View
While Romero’s quality is undeniable, Tottenham should seriously consider selling him this summer. His persistent injury issues make him a liability. He has started only 14 of 29 Premier League games this season.
A consistently unavailable key defender disrupts team cohesion and tactical planning. With Atletico Madrid reportedly interested, this is an opportunity to recoup a substantial fee for a player who will enter the final two years of his contract.
Cashing in now allows Tottenham to invest in more reliable defensive reinforcements and build a more robust squad capable of consistently competing throughout the season.
It is painful to lose a player of his calibre, but prioritising availability and financial prudence is the wiser long-term strategy.
(Stats from Sofascore and Transfermarkt)