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Romero on Inter's radar; Spurs' summer fire sale begins?
Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champs, have officially put their feelers out for Tottenham's captain, Cristian Romero. And get this: they're apparently willing to jump through hoops—financial ones, mostly—to get their hands on the Argentina centre-back.
25 Jul 2026 · via skysports.com
Sky Sports says Inter sees the 28-year-old as a top defensive pick this summer. Problem is, any deal's gonna be a headache for the Serie A kings. Still, Spurs are reportedly fine with selling him, *if* the offer's right. Never mind he's locked in until 2029.
Remember last season? Romero was out with a knee injury for the home stretch. He even managed to stir up a hornet's nest. Seemed like he'd rather watch Belgrano's Argentina Primera División final than turn up for Tottenham's do-or-die game against Everton. Classy. Though, to his credit, he did eventually show for the match that kept them up.
Romero's not the only name on Inter's shopping list, obviously. John Stones? He's a free agent from Manchester City, still a target. What about Romero's Spurs buddy, Djed Spence? Inter had him pegged for full-back duties once upon a time. Now? Looks like he's slid way down their priorities. They're also keeping tabs on other names. Monaco's Vanderson. Feyenoord's Givairo Read. The usual suspects.
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi isn't shy about his own plans. He's made it clear: two attacking players *minimum* before the window slams shut. Tottenham's already blown £237m on six new faces. Sandro Tonali's £100m move from Newcastle was the big one. De Zerbi's public pronouncements? They tell you all you need to know. They're far from done.
Meanwhile, over at Juventus, old habits die hard. They're sniffing around Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario again, just for a backup role. And poor Lucas Bergvall, the midfielder? His future's murky, caught between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, both seemingly desperate to snap him up.
Betting angle
Romero bailing out mid-rebuild? That'd shake Spurs' backline to its foundations. Thinking of backing them for a top-four push? Better hold your horses. Wait until they sort out this transfer mess before you bet your shirt.
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