Inter Milan have made clear their ambition to acquire Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, the Argentine centre‑back who has been a key figure for the London club. According to reports, any agreement involving Romero would entail a fairly intricate financial structure for the Serie A champions, given the magnitude of his current contract and the expectations surrounding his transfer fee.
In a conversation with Sky Italy, Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio addressed the club's intentions, stating: "It is definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club [Tottenham]. These things take some time but there's definitely interest.
Let's see." His remarks underline that while the negotiation process may be lengthy, Inter's desire to bring the defender to the San Siro is genuine. Romero is one of several high‑profile targets Inter have identified for the central defensive role this summer. The club is also monitoring John Stones, the former Manchester City stalwart who will be a free agent after his contract expires, and who has been linked with both Arsenal and Chelsea. The Italian side are looking to reinforce a back line that has shown vulnerability at times, and a player of Romero's stature would provide both physicality and composure.
Tottenham appear prepared to let the 28‑year‑old leave if a suitable offer emerges. Romero's deal runs until 2029, meaning the Spurs would be surrendering a player with several years remaining on his contract, but the North London club have indicated they would consider a sale should the financial terms satisfy their valuation. Romero missed the latter part of the previous season because of a knee injury, a setback that attracted criticism from some fans who felt he should have been present for Tottenham's decisive final Premier League fixture against Everton rather than watching his childhood team, Belgrano, compete in the Argentine Primera División Apertura final. Nevertheless, Romero did travel to the concluding match of the season, where Spurs secured the points needed to guarantee survival in the top flight.
Over the course of five seasons at Tottenham, Romero has amassed 124 appearances, netted 12 goals and received four red cards in league action. His contributions have been a mix of defensive solidity and occasional offensive threat on set‑pieces, attributes that have made him a valuable asset for the club. In addition to Romero, Inter have expressed an interest in securing a full‑back during the current window.
Djed Spence, Romero's teammate at Tottenham, has been among the names floated. While enthusiasm for Spence has slightly waned recently, he remains on Inter's radar alongside other prospects such as Monaco's Vanderson and Feyenoord's Givairo Read. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stressed that the club's transfer business is far from concluded.
The Spurs have already been active, signing Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but De Zerbi signalled that further moves could be on the horizon. After a 2‑0 victory over Auckland, the Italian‑born coach said, "It is not finished yet, our transfer market. I think we can be happier at the end of this transfer market, because I spoke a lot to the owner, the board and they want to build a very strong team for this season but to make the base for the future to become great again." Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly revisiting their interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an alternative to their primary target, Emi Martínez. According to Sky Italy, the Turin side are evaluating the terms of a potential deal for the Italian keeper, who is expected to depart Spurs in the summer.
Vicario has missed the pre‑season tour due to a minor injury that requires a short recovery period in London. The Italian club is also looking into a transfer for Parma's promising young talent Zion Suzuki. Although there is currently a discrepancy in valuation, insiders believe the gap is not large enough to scuttle the negotiation altogether, and Juventus intend to re‑engage on the matter to secure the best possible agreement.
On the Tottenham side, De Zerbi confirmed that he has not yet discussed the future of midfielder Lucas Bergvall with the player, but acknowledged that the club must find a "new solution" if the Swedish international wishes to leave. Reports suggest Bergvall is determined to move on this summer, with interest coming from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. De Zerbi emphasized that he prefers to retain only those players who are genuinely happy to be part of the Spurs squad for the upcoming campaign. The manager also provided updates on other key figures.
Winger Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined with a muscle problem since early January, is reported to be "very close" to returning to full training. De Zerbi said, "Kudus is very close. I think when we come back to London he will be available to start working with us.
It's a great thing for us. Kudus is another important player." Regarding goalkeeper Vicario, De Zerbi reiterated that the injury is not serious but does require a brief stay in London for treatment. As for attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, the coach warned that a careful assessment will be needed over the next few weeks, noting that after a season without regular competitive action, the club must avoid undue risk and ensure the player is fully fit before committing to any decisions.
Overall, the summer transfer window promises to be a busy period for both Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur, with several high‑profile targets under consideration and a number of pivotal decisions yet to be made as clubs aim to shape their squads for the forthcoming season.