Cristian Romero linked with potential moves to Arsenal or Atlético Madrid
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Cristian Romero, Tottenham's captain, has attracted interest from Arsenal, according to The Athletic. However, reports suggest that a transfer from Spurs to a rival club, particularly Arsenal, remains unlikely. Atlético Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, is also mentioned as a potential destination for Romero. Meanwhile, Inter is reportedly keeping an eye on the situation as the transfer window progresses.
- •Cristian Romero is Tottenham's current captain.
- •Arsenal has shown interest in signing Romero.
- •Spurs are reportedly hesitant to sell to a rival club.
- •Diego Simeone may pursue Romero for Atlético Madrid.
- •Inter is also monitoring Romero's transfer situation.
- 9:32 AMThe Guardian Sport — Football transfer rumours: Cristian Romero to leave Spurs for … Arsenal?
"Today’s rumours wonder what it’s got to do with Aberdeen Twenty-five years after Sol Campbell’s move from White Hart Lane to Highbury, are we finally getting a sequel? Cristian Romero, Tottenham’s captain, has piqued Arsenal’s interest, the Athletic reports, though they also reckon it’s pretty unlikely that Spurs will allow such drama. D’oh. It would bring some tantalising chaos to this transfer window, but Diego Simeone may well swoop him away to Atlético Madrid. Inter have their sights on him, too. It could just be that a move for Rodri is what headlines the summer, the man who has completed football caught in a tug-of-war between Barcelona and Real Madrid. He’s said to have spoken to the Barça hierarchy as he looks to continue his shtick of winning everything in sight. Continue reading...
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