Inter Hopes Tottenham Lowers Romero Price, But Has a Transfer Formula Ready

Inter Milan's management is hoping Tottenham will lower their €50 million asking price for Cristian Romero, but the Italian champions are prepared to meet the sum if Spurs agree to a loan deal with a mandatory buy option, according to "Gazzetta dello Sport." Inter is pushing to sign the Argentine defender, with club representatives having met with the player's agent in Milan on Friday.

The "Nerazzurri" will continue discussions with the player's entourage in the coming days, hoping to find a way to reduce Tottenham's financial demands. However, the Italian publication suggests Inter might even agree to invest the substantial sum, provided Tottenham accepts a loan-to-buy arrangement for Romero.

This is the same formula the "Nerazzurri" utilized last summer to bring in Manuel Akanji from Manchester City. However, the transfer fee for the Swiss defender after his initial loan spell was €15 million. Romero himself is reportedly open to returning to Serie A, where he previously played for Atalanta and Genoa.