Atletico Madrid could look to make a move for Spurs defender Cristian Romero in the summer, Tottenham News has been told.

Atletico Madrid could look to make a move for Spurs defender Cristian Romero in the summer, Tottenham News has been told.

Romero joined the North London side from Serie A outfit Atalanta two and a half years ago in a deal worth £42million (Sky Sports News, 7 August 2021).

The central defender has lived up to his price tag so far, making 79 appearances for Tottenham, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

He has been a key figure for Ange Postecoglou this season, starting every Premier League match he has been fit and available for, scoring three goals.

His brilliant form has attracted interest from some of Europe’s elite, and a recruitment source with close links to Spurs has revealed to Tottenham News that Atletico Madrid could look to make an approach for the 25-year-old this summer and are monitoring his situation.

The Argentinian link between head coach Diego Simeone and Romero could make the move appealing for both parties, Tottenham News has learned.

Romero has enjoyed great success with the Argentina national team, playing a big part in their World Cup win in Qatar in December 2022. In addition, he was also a key figure in the side’s Copa America success one year prior.

The defender has a contract with Tottenham until June 2027, and chairman Daniel Levy would likely command a big fee if any transfer were to take place.

Postecoglou will be keen to hold on to Romero as he continues to rebuild the backline at Hotspur Way.

Spurs recently announced the signing of centre-back Radu Dragusin from Genoa in a deal which could rise to £25.7million (Fabrizio Romano, 11 January).

Meanwhile, Eric Dier left the club after nine and a half years to join German side Bayern Munich (Tottenham Hotspur Official X, 11 January).

In other Tottenham news, one Spurs expert believes a rarely-seen player could have a big part to play in the second half of the season.

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Sources: Tottenham in ‘daily dialogue’ over Conor Gallagher deal as third marquee signing on the cards

Tottenham are still working on a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this month, sources have told Football Insider.

It is believed that Spurs have been in “daily dialogue” over a potential Gallagher transfer and the Blues would be willing to sell if their £45-50million valuation is met.

Spurs are eager to add another marquee signing to the recent captures of centre-back Radu Dragusin, who joined permanently from Genoa, and forward Timo Werner, who has signed initially on loan from RB Leipzig.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side need big-money sales to raise funds for their own transfer targets due to the Financial Fair Play issues caused by their recent heavy spending.

Gallagher came through the ranks at Cobham, meaning any sale would be pure profit for Chelsea.

One major issue is whether Tottenham and the west Londoners are willing to do business given their fierce rivalry and the scarcity of transfer activity between them.

The former Crystal Palace and West Brom loanee has been a key player at Stamford Bridge this season, notching four assists, and has started all but one Premier League game this season.

He has captained his side on 14 occasions in all competitions this season in the absence of Reece James, who is expected back in March following hamstring surgery.

Ange Postecoglou is eager for midfield reinforcements and as revealed by Football Insider (9 January), this position is a priority area for him if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves the club this month.

Tottenham sit fifth in the Premier League after their 3-1 home with over Bournemouth on New Year’s Eve and next face Man United at Old Trafford on Sunday (14 January).

Chelsea’s back-to-back league wins have helped them to 10th place ahead of their West London derby against Fulham on Saturday afternoon (13 January).

In other news, Sources: Tottenham plan to sign midfielder under 24 this month.

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