Tottenham discusses Romero sale to Atlético while renewing Van de Ven's contract
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur is in negotiations with Atlético Madrid regarding the potential transfer of Cristian Romero. Tottenham has turned down an approach from Arsenal for the defender, who reportedly wants to leave despite a recent contract extension. Meanwhile, Spurs are expected to finalize a new five-year deal with Micky van de Ven, enhancing their defensive lineup. Atlético emerged as a preferred destination for Romero, with their manager Diego Simeone keen on acquiring the player, prepared to match Inter Milan's earlier bid.
- •Tottenham is negotiating Cristian Romero's sale to Atlético Madrid.
- •Spurs rejected Arsenal's approach for Romero.
- •Micky van de Ven is set to sign a five-year contract extension.
- •Romero is reportedly inclined to join Atlético over other clubs.
- •Atlético is willing to match Inter Milan's offer for Romero.
- 10:37 AMThe Guardian Sport — Tottenham and Atlético in talks over Romero with Van de Ven set to sign new deal
"Simeone keen on swoop for Spurs defender Van de Ven expected to pen five-year extension Tottenham are in talks with Atlético Madrid over the sale of Cristian Romero after categorically rejecting Arsenal’s approach for the Argentina defender and are expected to agree a new five-year deal with Micky van de Ven. Romero has made no secret of his desire to leave Spurs despite signing a new four-year contract at the start of last season and had looked set to join Internazionale for a fee of around £35m. But Atlético are long-term suitors of the 27-year-old and are thought to be his preferred destination, with Diego Simeone’s side understood to be prepared to match Inter’s bid. Continue reading...
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