Romero remains at the top of the list, but Tottenham is asking for 50 million

The watchword in the Nerazzurri camp is caution. The unforeseen events of recent weeks have led the management to review part of their transfer strategy, without, however, changing the goal of strengthening the squad available to Cristian Chivu. According to Corriere dello Sport, Piero Ausilio and Dario Baccin continue to work on the identified profiles, aware that there is still about a month left before the start of the championship.

The name that is currently igniting the transfer market the most is Cristian Romero. The Argentine defender is determined to leave Tottenham and his profile emerged during talks initially started for Djed Spence. The Spurs’ valuation remains close to 50 million euros and the gap between the parties is still significant, but Inter has not abandoned the track and hopes that upcoming contacts can help reduce the gap.

Romero would welcome a return to Serie A after his experiences with Genoa and Atalanta. His entourage has already had contacts with the Nerazzurri club and is waiting to see if there will be conditions to further the deal. The potential negotiation does not seem destined to close quickly, but the Nerazzurri continue to work to find the right solution. The formula, whether a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy, would not represent the main obstacle.

Chivu has clearly indicated the type of defender he would like to add to his team and Romero fits the profile perfectly. The Argentine would guarantee aggression, quality, and the ability to defend far from his own goal—ideal characteristics for an Inter side intent on playing with a higher line and a more proactive attitude.

However, Barcelona also remains interested in the player. The Catalan club continues to monitor the situation and could step in more decisively in the event of some departures. For this reason, Inter continues to move cautiously, also keeping other options open. Romero remains one of the most appreciated names by Chivu and the management, as they wait to see if Tottenham will be willing to soften their demands.