Inter Milan have made it clear that they are keen to acquire Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero. According to sources, any agreement involving the Argentine centre‑back would be financially intricate for the Serie A champions, requiring careful negotiation on both sides. In a recent interview with Sky Italy, Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio addressed the club’s interest, 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." This comment underscores that while the transfer is not yet finalised, the Italian side is actively pursuing Romero as part of their defensive overhaul. Inter are set on bolstering their back line this summer, and Romero tops their list of targets. They are also monitoring former Manchester City defender John Stones, who will become a free agent after his contract expires and is attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
The club’s broader recruitment strategy includes adding a full‑back, with Tottenham teammate Djed Spence also featuring on their radar. However, recent reports suggest that enthusiasm for Spence has cooled slightly, even though he remains among a shortlist that also includes Monaco’s Vanderson and Feyenoord’s Givairo Read.
Tottenham appear prepared to let Romero depart if a suitable bid materialises. The Argentine is under contract until 2029, but the Spurs’ hierarchy has hinted that they would not block a move that benefits both the player and the club financially. Romero missed the tail end of last season due to a knee injury and faced criticism from some fans when he seemed to prioritise watching his boyhood side Belgrano in the Argentine Primera División Apertura final over attending Tottenham’s decisive match against Everton. Nevertheless, he did travel for the final league game, where Spurs secured their Premier League survival.
Since joining Tottenham five seasons ago, Romero has made 124 appearances, netting 12 goals and receiving four red cards in Premier League action. His blend of physicality, aerial prowess, and ball‑playing ability has made him a valuable asset, even if his disciplinary record sometimes raises eyebrows. On the Tottenham side, head coach Roberto De Zerbi has stressed that the club’s transfer activity is far from over.
After a 2‑0 victory over Auckland, the Italian‑born manager 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." Spurs have already been busy, signing Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, yet De Zerbi insists further additions are possible. Meanwhile, Juventus are revisiting their interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a backup plan to their primary target, Emi Martínez.
Sky Sports Italy reports that negotiations are ongoing, though Vicario has not joined Spurs on their pre‑season tour due to a minor injury that requires a brief stay in London for treatment. De Zerbi confirmed the situation, saying, "Vicario is injured, not a big injury, but he needs to stay one week in London." The Italian side is also evaluating a potential move for Parma’s promising young talent Zion Suzuki. While there is currently a valuation gap, insiders believe it is not large enough to derail the transfer if both clubs continue constructive talks.
Spurs’ midfield options are also under scrutiny. Lucas Bergvall, the Swedish youngster, is reportedly determined to leave this summer. Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have both expressed interest, but De Zerbi has made it clear that any departure must involve a player who is genuinely happy to remain at Tottenham if he stays. The coach added, "I have not spoken with Lucas yet.
I will in the next days and we will make the best decision for the club, for Lucas, for me, for every one of us. Without problems, Lucas is a big, big talent." In addition to Bergvall, De Zerbi gave updates on other key figures.
Winger Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined with a muscle issue since early January, is "very close" to returning to training, according to the manager. "Kudus is very close," De Zerbi said, "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." De Zerbi also touched on the status of Dejan Kulusevski, noting that the club will assess his situation in the coming weeks. "Kulusevski, we have to see in the next couple of weeks. He's another important player. After one season, one complete season, without a game, we have to analyse better and better, don't take risks, first of all for him and then for us," the coach explained.
Overall, the summer transfer window promises to be a period of significant activity for both Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur. Inter are eager to secure a top‑class centre‑back in Romero and are also looking at full‑back options to reinforce their defensive depth.
Tottenham, on the other hand, are balancing the desire to retain key players with the reality of financial constraints and the ambition to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts. As negotiations continue and clubs assess their options, fans can expect further announcements in the weeks ahead, potentially reshaping the line‑ups of two of Europe’s most storied teams.