‘This’ club has made Cristian Romero their dream defensive target, but Tottenham will demand at least €60 million to consider a sale.
Tottenham Hotspur are facing a major challenge to retain vice-captain Cristian Romero after Inter Milan formalised their interest in the Argentine centre-back. The Italian giants have identified the World Cup winner as an absolute priority to upgrade their defensive line ahead of the new campaign.
According to an exclusive update from insider Krrish on X, the reigning Serie A champions have made direct enquiries to Tottenham over the last few days to register their intent.
Inter consider Romero their ultimate dream target for the central defensive position and are prepared to test Spurs’ resolve with an initial package worth around €35 million.
The preliminary figure proposed by the Italian side falls substantially short of Tottenham’s internal valuation. The club has quickly informed interested parties that they are completely unwilling to discuss a deal under those financial terms.
To sanction the departure of their star defender, the North London hierarchy will demand a package worth a minimum of €60 million or more. While wide-scale interest remains across Europe, fellow suitors in La Liga and Serie A have expressed reluctance to meet that steep €60 million threshold in the current market environment. Domestic Premier League clubs are also keeping a close eye on the situation, though the Tottenham board strongly prefers a foreign sale to avoid directly strengthening a rival.
Resolution Postponed Until After the World Cup
The looming issue for manager Roberto De Zerbi is that Romero has reportedly expressed a desire to seek a new challenge away from North London. Despite the player’s personal stance, the club remains in a position of strength due to the significant valuation placed on his contract.
With substantial funds already committed to a record-breaking summer rebuild that includes the arrival of midfielder Sandro Tonali, the board will not feel forced to compromise on their asking price. Both parties have mutually agreed to pause definitive talks until the conclusion of the World Cup tournament, meaning Romero’s future will remain one of the most explosive subplots to follow over the coming weeks.