Inter Milan have made it clear that they are keen to bring Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero to the San Siro. According to sources, any transaction involving the Argentine centre‑back would be financially intricate for the Italian side, given the length of Romero's contract and the premium attached to a player of his calibre.
In an interview with Sky Italy, Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed the club's interest, stating: "We are definitely working on a deal with both the player and Tottenham. These negotiations take time, but the interest is genuine. We'll see how it develops." Romero, who captains Spurs, is among Inter's primary targets for a central defensive reinforcement this summer.
The club is also monitoring John Stones, the former Manchester City defender who is currently a free agent and has attracted attention from Arsenal and Chelsea. Tottenham appear prepared to let Romero leave if a suitable offer materialises, even though he is contracted until 2029.
The 28‑year‑old missed the tail end of last season because of a knee injury and faced criticism from fans after he was spotted at the Argentine Primera División Apertura final, watching his boyhood side Belgrano take on River Plate, rather than being at Tottenham's decisive final league match against Everton. Nevertheless, Romero did travel to the concluding fixture, where Spurs secured their Premier League survival.
Romero has logged 124 appearances for Tottenham over five seasons, contributing 12 goals and receiving four red cards in league play. His experience and leadership are assets that Inter hope to add to a back line that is being reshaped under the guidance of new head coach Roberto De Zerbi. In addition to Romero, Inter are also scouting a full‑back during this transfer window.
One of the names that has surfaced is Djed Spence, Romero's teammate at Tottenham. While interest in Spence has recently waned, he remains on Inter's shortlist alongside Monaco's Vanderson and Feyenoord's Givairo Read.
De Zerbi has repeatedly stressed that Tottenham's transfer business is far from over. After a 2‑0 victory over Auckland, the manager told reporters: "Our transfer window is not finished yet.
I believe we will be happier once the market closes because I have spoken extensively with the owners and the board. They want to build a strong squad for this season and lay the foundations for future success." Spurs have already been active, securing the services of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. However, De Zerbi indicated that further additions are still on the agenda to strengthen the squad. Meanwhile, Juventus are revisiting their pursuit of Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an alternative to their primary target, Emi Martínez, according to Sky Italy.
Negotiations are underway to assess the terms of a possible move for Parma's promising winger Zion Suzuki, though a valuation gap remains that could complicate the deal. Vicario, who is expected to depart Tottenham this summer, has missed the club's pre‑season tour due to a minor injury.
In a press conference, De Zerbi explained: "Vicario's injury is not serious, but he needs to stay a week in London for treatment." The Italian manager also addressed the future of young Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall. While De Zerbi has not yet spoken directly with Bergvall about his intentions, he affirmed that Spurs must find a "new solution" if the midfielder wishes to leave. Sources suggest that Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have shown interest, but the club has not made any overt attempts to retain him.
De Zerbi underscored his philosophy of only keeping players who are happy to be part of the Tottenham project. When asked about speculation surrounding Bergvall, he replied: "I will speak with Lucas in the coming days and we will make the best decision for the club, for Lucas, and for everyone involved.
He is a huge talent, and competition for places will be intense. If he wants to stay, I will be delighted; otherwise, we will have to find a solution involving other players." On the injury front, De Zerbi gave an encouraging update on winger Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined with a muscle problem since early January. "Kudus is very close to returning," the manager said. "When we get back to London, he should be ready to start training with us.
His comeback will be a great boost for the team." He also provided further information about goalkeeper Vicario and forward Dejan Kulusevski. "Vicario's injury is minor, just a short recovery in London," De Zerbi reiterated. Regarding Kulusevski, he noted: "We will assess his situation over the next couple of weeks. After a full season without playing, we need to evaluate his condition carefully and avoid taking unnecessary risks, both for his sake and for the club's." In summary, Inter Milan are actively pursuing Cristian Romero, while also keeping an eye on full‑back options such as Djed Spence.
Tottenham, under De Zerbi, continue to navigate a busy transfer market, aiming to retain key players, address injury concerns, and reinforce the squad for the upcoming campaign. The summer window promises further developments for both clubs as they strive to assemble squads capable of competing at the highest level.