Shock Spurs-to-Arsenal Transfer Could Happen as Cristian Romero Reportedly ‘Open’ to Rival Move
Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero could reportedly be willing to make one of the most controversial transfers in recent North London history by joining Arsenal this summer.
The 28-year-old Argentine is expected to leave Tottenham during the current transfer window, with Arsenal reportedly interested in bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.
According to reports, Romero would be open to the move, although Tottenham have no intention of allowing their captain to join their fierce rivals.
A transfer directly from Spurs to Arsenal would be particularly controversial given the clubs’ bitter rivalry. The last player to make that exact move was Sol Campbell in 2001, when the defender left Tottenham after his contract expired and joined Arsenal as a free agent.
Romero, however, remains under contract with Tottenham until June 2029, meaning Spurs are in a much stronger position to prevent such a transfer.
A move to Europe currently appears far more realistic, with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan both reportedly interested in the defender.
Tottenham are already preparing for life without Romero after signing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for around £52 million. The club are expected to demand a significant fee for Romero as they look to recoup part of their investment.
Atletico Madrid are believed to be the strongest contenders. The Spanish side have maintained a long-standing interest in Romero, while manager Diego Simeone is reportedly a big admirer of his fellow Argentine.
Atletico previously tried to sign Romero but failed to convince him to leave Tottenham. Spurs subsequently handed him a new contract and made him captain.
Inter Milan are also monitoring the situation, but Atletico are reportedly preparing a fresh bid of around £40 million and believe a deal could be reached.
For now, a move to Arsenal would remain extremely difficult, but the mere possibility of Romero crossing the North London divide has already sparked huge interest.
