Barcelona emerge as serious contenders for a key Tottenham Hotspur defender who is weighing up a lucrative transfer to Camp Nou.
As the Catalan club plans for the next transfer window, reinforcing the backline with an experienced, vocal presence has become a clear priority, especially after the lack of a seasoned organiser has been exposed this season.
With the gap left by Iñigo Martínez still unfilled, Barça view a Premier League-hardened centre-back as an ideal solution to guide a relatively young defence.
That profile has led them back to a familiar name: Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, who has reportedly decided to leave North London at the end of the season amid growing internal discord at Spurs, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
The World Cup-winning Argentine has been on Barcelona’s radar before, notably during Lionel Messi’s time at the club, and English reports now place the Blaugrana among the main contenders for his signature.
Previously linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, Romero’s future now appears more open, with Barcelona ready to explore the possibility if the financial conditions can be made to work.
On the pitch, Romero’s numbers this season underline why Barça consider him a strong candidate to lead their defence.
The major obstacle is financial: Romero is under contract at Tottenham Hotspur until 2029, meaning any transfer would likely demand a significant fee that could test Barcelona’s tight economic limits.
Even so, the club recognises that investing in a proven leader at the back could stabilise the team for years, both in domestic competition and in Europe.
As the summer window approaches, Romero’s situation will be closely monitored in Catalonia, with Barcelona weighing whether this is the moment to finally bring the Spurs captain to the Olympic Stadium.
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