Inter Milan have confirmed they are in talks with Tottenham over a move for club captain Cristian Romero, per ESPN, with the Argentina international's representatives in Milan over the weekend for discussions. Reports in Italy, relayed by Goal.com, suggest Inter's opening proposal is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy worth around €40 million in total, though Tottenham are believed to value their captain closer to €50 million.
Romero helped Argentina reach a second consecutive World Cup final earlier this month but endured a difficult 2025-26 domestic campaign, serving four separate suspensions. Tottenham's recent signings of Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m from Brighton) and free agent Marcos Senesi have strengthened Roberto De Zerbi's central defensive options, making the club more willing to sanction Romero's exit after five years at the club.