Report: Tottenham expect to sign £25m star next week who has been recommended by Lamela – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Tottenham Hotspur are expecting to complete the deal for Cristian Romero within the next seven days, according to reports from The Mirror (printed edition).
Spurs are looking to bolster their defence this summer and they have earmarked Romero as their first-choice centre-back target this summer.
The north London club confirmed the signing of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta yesterday, and they are close to securing a deal for Romero from Atalanta as well. The club expect to complete the transfer within the next week.
The Mirror claim that Romero, who won the Copa America with Argentina this summer, is valued at £25 million, whereas reports elsewhere claim something else.
Spurs have already agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old who was voted the best defender in Serie A last season.
Atalanta initially demanded €60m for the defender. According to reports from Calciomercato, Spurs offered around €50m, and the two clubs appear to have settled on a deal that suits both parties.
Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici knows the player from his time at Juventus and feels he would be perfect for the club.
Romero has a contract at the Italian club till 2026. He is currently in Argentina on holiday and has given permission to his agent to negotiate a deal in his absence.
It has been reported that Erik Lamela has recommended Romero to Spurs.
Lamela, meanwhile, is set to leave Spurs this summer. The Argentine has been included in a part of the deal that will see Tottenham signing Bryan Gil from Sevilla.
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