Cristian Romero has become the absolute priority in the Inter transfer market. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Argentine defender represents an exception to the indicative limit of 25 million euros that Oaktree has set, a ceiling that the ownership has already shown itself willing to exceed, although so far the most expensive negotiations have not materialized.
The center-back emerged as a name proposed by Tottenham in talks for Djed Spence, who was instead considered too expensive by the Milanese club. The player has already communicated his desire to leave London, and Roberto De Zerbi has not opposed his departure. This circumstance could facilitate the work of Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio, who are working to secure favorable financial terms from the Spurs.
The ideal formula for the club from Viale della Liberazione would be a loan with a conditional obligation to buy. In the meantime, contacts with the defender’s entourage are expected in the coming hours. Ausilio returned yesterday from Donaueschingen, where Marotta will arrive today, and already over the weekend concrete developments could emerge.
The World Cup runner-up with Argentina appreciates the Nerazzurri’s interest and has given preference to Inter over Barcelona, the other interested team but currently unable to make a move due to a blocked outgoing transfer market. The final green light will still have to come from the ownership.
Later on, again according to the Roman daily, it could be Curtis Jones‘s turn, strongly desired by Chivu.
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