Inter Milan have publicly confirmed that they are keen on bringing Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero to the San Siro. The Argentine centre‑back, who is under contract with the North London club until 2029, is reportedly the subject of a financially intricate negotiation that could prove challenging for the Serie A champions.
In an interview with Sky Italy, Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio explained the club’s position: “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 is one of several defensive options Inter are targeting this summer. The club’s list also includes former Manchester City stalwart John Stones, who will become a free agent after his contract expires, and has attracted interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Italian side are also looking to reinforce the full‑back position, with Tottenham teammate Djed Spence named among their priorities. Spence’s situation appears to have stalled slightly, but he remains on Inter’s radar alongside Monaco’s Vanderson and Feyenoord’s Givairo Read. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s own transfer activity has been vigorous.
Under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, the club have already added Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, yet De Zerbi insists the window is "not finished yet". After a 2‑0 victory over Auckland, De Zerbi said: "I think we will be happier at the end of this window.
I have spoken a lot with the owner and the board, and they want to build a very strong team for this season while also laying a foundation for future success." He emphasized that any incoming players must be fully committed to the club’s project. Romero’s current situation at Tottenham is somewhat uncertain. Although the defender missed the tail end of last season due to a knee injury, he returned in time for the final match, where Spurs secured Premier League survival.
Earlier in the season he faced criticism from fans after appearing to travel to watch his boyhood club Belgrano play River Plate in the Argentine Primera División Apertura final, rather than being present for Tottenham’s crucial encounter with Everton. Nonetheless, he did feature in the season‑closing game. Since joining Tottenham five seasons ago, Romero has made 124 appearances, scoring 12 goals and receiving four red cards in Premier League action.
His performances have been solid, but the club appears prepared to let him leave if a suitable offer emerges, despite his long‑term contract. Beyond the Romero saga, other transfer stories are unfolding at Spurs. Juventus are reportedly revisiting interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an alternative to their primary target, Emi Martinez.
Vicario, who is expected to depart this summer, missed the pre‑season tour due to a minor injury, prompting De Zerbi to comment: "Vicario is injured, not a big injury, but he needs to stay a week in London." Midfielder Lucas Bergvall’s future also remains in flux. De Zerbi has indicated that the club must find a "new solution" for the Swedish talent should he decide to leave. While Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have shown interest, Spurs have not made any overt attempts to persuade him to stay, according to sources. The manager stressed that any decision will be made in the best interests of the club and the player.
In other news, De Zerbi revealed that winger Mohammed Kudus is "very close" to returning from a muscle problem that has kept him out since early January. "When we get back to London, he should be ready to start training," the manager said, adding that Kudus remains a key figure in the squad. De Zerbi also provided updates on Dejan Kulusevski, stating that the club will assess his situation in the coming weeks after a season largely spent on the sidelines. "We need to analyse carefully and avoid risks, first for him and then for us," he explained.
Overall, the summer transfer window promises to be busy for both Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur. Inter’s pursuit of Romero and other defensive reinforcements reflects their ambition to strengthen the back line, while Tottenham, under De Zerbi’s leadership, aim to assemble a squad that can compete on multiple fronts and secure long‑term stability.
As negotiations progress, fans of both clubs will be watching closely to see which deals materialise before the season kicks off.