Inter Milan have publicly signaled their ambition to bring Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero to the San Siro this summer. According to sources close to the club, any agreement for the Argentine centre‑back would involve a fairly intricate financial package, given the length of his contract and the stature of both clubs involved. During an interview with Sky Italy, Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio explained the situation, stating, "We are definitely working on a deal with both the player and Tottenham.
These negotiations take time, but there is genuine interest on our side. We will see how it develops." Romero, who turned 28 this year, has been on Inter's radar as they look to reinforce their defensive line ahead of the new campaign. He is one of several targets the Nerazzurri have identified for the centre‑back role, alongside former Manchester City defender John Stones, who is currently a free agent and has attracted attention from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Tottenham appear prepared to entertain the idea of letting Romero depart if a suitable offer materialises. The Argentine is tied to the club until 2029, but the Spurs hierarchy has hinted that a lucrative bid could persuade them to release him.
Romero missed the tail end of last season with a knee injury and faced criticism from some fans after he seemed to prioritize watching his boyhood side Belgrano in the Argentine Primera División final over attending Tottenham's decisive match against Everton. Nonetheless, he ultimately did travel for the final league game, in which Spurs secured their Premier League survival. Since joining Tottenham five seasons ago, Romero has accumulated 124 appearances across all competitions, netting 12 goals and receiving four red cards in league play. His blend of physicality, aerial prowess, and ball‑playing ability has made him a valuable asset, and his potential departure would leave a noticeable gap in the Spurs defence.
In addition to Romero, Inter are also scouting a full‑back during this transfer window. Their interest has fallen on Tottenham's own Djed Spence, who has been linked with a move to the Italian side. Although recent reports suggest that momentum around the Spence deal has slowed, he remains on Inter's shortlist, alongside Monaco's Vanderson and Feyenoord's Givairo Read. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has repeatedly stressed that the club's activity in the market is far from over.
After a 2‑0 victory over Auckland on Sunday, De Zerbi told the press, "Our transfer window is not finished yet. I believe we can finish happier because I have spoken extensively with the owner and the board. They want to build a very strong team for this season while laying a foundation for future success." Spurs have already been busy, securing the services of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
Yet De Zerbi hinted that further acquisitions could still be on the cards, particularly if key targets become available. Meanwhile, Juventus are re‑examining their interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an alternative to their primary target, Emi Martínez.
Sky Italy reports that Juventus are reviewing the terms of a possible deal, though a valuation gap remains, albeit not large enough to completely block negotiations. Vicario, who is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, missed the club's pre‑season tour due to a minor injury, prompting De Zerbi to explain that the keeper will need to remain in London for about a week to recover.
The Italian coach also addressed the future of midfielder Lucas Bergvall, confirming that he has not yet spoken with the Swedish youngster about his intentions. De Zerbi noted that Spurs must find a "new solution" for Bergvall if he decides to move on, adding that the club has received interest from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
Despite rumors, club insiders claim there has been no concerted effort to persuade Bergvall to stay, and De Zerbi emphasized his policy of only retaining players who are happy to be part of the squad. In other updates, De Zerbi revealed that winger Mohammed Kudus is "very close" to returning from a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since early January. "When we get back to London, I expect Kudus to be ready to start training," the manager said, highlighting the importance of the player to the team's attacking options. He also provided a brief status report on Dejan Kulusevski, noting that the club will assess his situation in the coming weeks after a season largely spent on the sidelines.
"We need to analyse his condition carefully and avoid taking unnecessary risks for both the player and the club," De Zerbi explained. Overall, the summer transfer window promises to be eventful for both Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur. Inter are keen to bolster their back line with a high‑profile defender like Romero while also exploring full‑back options, whereas Tottenham are juggling the potential exits of several key figures with the need to reinforce across the pitch. As negotiations progress and medicals are completed, fans of both clubs will be watching closely to see how the deals shape up and what impact they will have on the upcoming season.