Tottenham will reportedly not entertain bids for Cristian Romero from Real Madrid, which could leave Everton open to the possibility of being raided instead.
Spurs have enjoyed the qualities of Romero in their side for the past three seasons. He has grown into one of the Premier League’s best defenders in that time.
But there is danger that he could be prised away, with Real Madrid frequently linked with his signing.
According to Football Insider, though, that will be a very difficult deal for the La Liga giants to pull off.
Indeed, the report states Spurs will not entertain bids for Romero as Real plan to reignite their long-term interest.
They are believed to be desperate to keep hold of the Argentine, and in fact are planning to add to their defensive line in January rather than weaken it.
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Everton could be in danger
That could leave Everton in danger, with Jarrad Branthwaite also said to be in Real’s sights.
The English centre-back has been described as an ‘important target’ for Los Blancos.
And unlike Tottenham, whose stance is that they absolutely don’t want to sell their centre-back, the Toffees are slightly less lenient.
While they’d like not to lose him, TEAMtalk understands that a £75million offer is likely to see the centre-back sold.
With the knowledge that Branthwaite is more attainable than Romero, the La Liga giants might well choose to go after him.
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With Spurs currently 10th in the Premier League, concerns are beginning to arise. Alan Pardew felt Ange Postecoglou looked “crestfallen” after the side’s last game, while he also questioned their transfer policy.
Meanwhile, Tottenham could allow Sergio Reguilon to cancel his contract in January, six months before it is supposed to be up, as there are two La Liga sides who want to sign him immediately.
Tottenham could immediately replace him, as TEAMtalk understands they are one of many Premier League sides interested in Gent left-back Archie Brown.
Spurs are also said to be keen on Facundo Buonanotte, amid his top start to the season on loan at Leicester.
Tottenham struggles
Spurs have kept sides at bay the same amount this season as they did last, and Romero is a big part of that, having played all 11 Premier League games this term.
Though the wins are not coming as frequently as they were last term, keeping key players who were at the club last season will given Tottenham the best chance of getting back into a good position.
Ange Postecoglou start last season at Tottenham compared to this