Barcelona have shifted their centre-back transfer focus to Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, according to reports from Spain. The move comes after a deal for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni was ruled out, with the Italian considered too expensive and not the right fit for the pressing system Hansi Flick wants at Spotify Camp Nou.
Romero, the Argentine World Cup winner, has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and would represent a major coup for Barcelona. Tottenham are unlikely to sanction a sale easily, with the 26-year-old a key figure at the club and under contract for the foreseeable future.