Manchester United distances itself from Cristian Romero transfer links
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Manchester United was recently linked with a potential bid for Cristian Romero, a center back for Tottenham and Argentina. However, reports indicate that the club is distancing itself from these claims, citing a mismatch with its current transfer strategy. Under INEOS leadership, United has targeted younger players and sought to offload high earners, making a move for the 28-year-old defender unlikely. Romero's injury history and high wage demands do not align with the club's needs as they focus on strengthening the squad.
- •Cristian Romero was linked to Manchester United but reports deny ongoing interest.
- •United aims to avoid high-wage players, focusing on younger talent instead.
- •Romero has struggled with injuries, missing significant playing time in recent seasons.
- •The club has sufficient depth in defense, reducing the immediate need for another veteran defender.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Cristian Romero links make no sense
"Manchester United were linked with Cristian Romero yesterday. The potential bid for the Tottenham and Argentina center back felt quite out of character given everything that had been reported previously about United’s window, and reports quickly emerged distancing the club from the link made initially by Gaston Edul. Here’s why the link makes very little […]
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