Cristian Romero is anticipated to go away Tottenham this summer time, with Atletico Madrid currently leading the race for the Argentine defender.
Nonetheless, in accordance with Mundo Deportivo, the deal has not but been finalised, as Romero remains to be monitoring Barcelona’s switch plans, significantly after Ronald Araujo’s transfer to Liverpool created a emptiness within the Blaugrana defence.
Barcelona have lengthy admired Romero
Romero has been on Barcelona’s radar for a number of weeks.
The Argentine worldwide is extremely regarded by Deco, though the membership haven’t moved ahead with the operation as a result of different positions have taken precedence and departures have been wanted earlier than any severe transfer may very well be thought-about.
That scenario has not modified. Barcelona’s fast focus stays signing a brand new centre-forward and finishing the arrival of Rodri.
As soon as these instances are resolved, concerns may very well be made for the addition of a brand new central defender earlier than the switch window slams shut.
Flick believes the place is roofed
Throughout the membership, each Deco and Hansi Flick consider Barcelona have already got ample depth at centre-back.
The present choices embody Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Andreas Christensen, and academy graduate Alvaro Cortes, who’s now thought-about the main candidate to fill the area left by Araújo.
As well as, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, and even Rodri are all able to taking part in in central defence if required.
Deco stays
Even so, Deco continues to admire Romero’s profile. The Barcelona sporting director has already held discussions with the defender’s agent and views the 28-year-old as an skilled, fast and dependable centre-back.
Though Barcelona had initially most well-liked a naturally left-footed defender, Deco believes Romero is able to performing successfully on both aspect of central defence regardless of being right-footed.
Tottenham open to a sale
Tottenham at the moment are ready to let the World Cup-winning defender go away.
The Premier League membership have valued Romero at round €40 million and are at present negotiating with Atletico Madrid, whose newest supply stands at €30 million.
For now, the Rojiblancos stay within the strongest place, however Romero continues to keep watch over Barcelona’s subsequent transfer earlier than committing his future.
