Inter advances with direct Cristian Romero talks, targets €40m deal with Tottenham

Inter Milan are intensifying direct negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur and Cristian Romero’s representatives, aiming to finalize a €40 million transfer deal for the Argentine defender. According to Sportitalia, discussions advanced significantly today, with progress reported on both the club and player fronts.

The situation between Romero and Spurs has clearly reached a breaking point, as both parties acknowledge that their partnership will not continue this season. Romero himself is keen to return to Serie A, where he previously made his mark with Genoa, Juventus, and Atalanta, fueling Inter’s optimism in securing the move.

Tottenham’s initial asking price stands at €50 million, but Inter’s strategic position and the strained atmosphere around Romero have given the Italian club confidence they can reduce the fee to around €40 million. Crucially, Spurs have ruled out any loan deals with an obligation to buy, insisting on a full cash transfer. To accommodate this, Inter are reallocating funds initially earmarked for a Denzel Dumfries replacement, opting instead to deploy Andy Diouf on the right flank.

Barcelona, once considered strong contenders for Romero’s signature, have reportedly withdrawn their interest, leaving Inter as the frontrunners. The remaining hurdles include finalizing contract details such as length, salary, and performance bonuses. Sportitalia’s experts Gianluigi Longari and Alfredo Pedullà highlight these as key points still under negotiation.

This pursuit marks a significant potential coup for Inter, who are eager to reinforce their defensive line with a player fully motivated to contribute immediately. Romero’s enthusiasm for rejoining Serie A and joining the Nerazzurri casts a decisive shadow over these negotiations, pushing the deal closer to completion.