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In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal has reportedly registered interest in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, according to The Athletic. The Argentine defender is widely expected to leave Spurs this summer, with Atlético Madrid currently leading the race for his signature, and Italian champions Inter Milan also keen. Unexpectedly, Tottenham's fierce North London rivals, Arsenal, have also entered the fray, with sources at the Emirates reportedly contacting Romero's agent to ascertain his demands. However, it's highly improbable that Spurs would sanction a sale of their captain to their biggest adversaries.
Inter had previously agreed to a £34 million transfer fee with Tottenham, but failed to convince Romero himself, who is eager to play under Diego Simeone at Atlético. The Spanish giants, however, have yet to submit a formal offer, as they first need to offload several players.
Arsenal is in the market for a new central defender following William Saliba's injury, which will sideline him for several months after he picked it up during the 2026 World Cup. Just days ago, reports emerged that the Gunners were preparing a bid for Aston Villa's English international, Ezri Konsa.
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