Manchester United were reportedly one of three clubs who made a summer swoop for Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a success-laden time over the past two years on the international scene, lifting the World Cup in Qatar and Copa America in the United States.
On the club stage, Romero has formed an excellent partnership at the heart of the Tottenham backline with Micky van de Ven, who joined the club last summer.
Since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, the Argentina man has netted six times in the Premier League, more strikes than any other defender over that period.
During his first three years in North London, Romero has made 101 appearances for the Lilywhites across all competitions, scoring on seven occasions.
Man United wanted Tottenham's Romero?
According to Argentinian news outlet TYC Sports, there were three clubs who enquired about the availability of Tottenham's Romero during the summer transfer window.
The report states that Spurs' Premier League rivals Man United were exploring the possibility of a deal for the 26-year-old, who has also been on the books of Atalanta BC, Juventus and Genoa in Italy.
As well as the Red Devils, it is understood that Champions League holders Real Madrid and French champions Paris Saint-Germain were also keen on a swoop for Romero.
With Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou desperate to keep hold of the defender, the North Londoners did not enter negotiations with any of the interested parties.
It is believed that Man United were serious in their fondness of Romero, enquiring about the centre-back at the start of the summer window in June.
Man United moved on
With Tottenham rejecting Man United's advances for Romero early in the summer, the Reds Devils were seemingly forced to move onto secondary targets.
Erik ten Hag's troops recruited two players at centre-back including Leny Yoro, who is yet to make his competitive debut for the club due to an injury sustained in pre-season.
On the contrary, fellow summer arrival Matthijs de Ligt has featured in all three of Man United's Premier League fixtures before the international break.