TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make Cristian Romero their highest-paid player in a bid to keep hold of him.
The Argentine international is currently under contract until 2027, but they are ready and willing to hand him a new deal which will see him commit long-term and become their highest earner.
However, Romero is attracting interest from Real Madrid and this could complicate the North London club’s efforts to prevent him from leaving.
Tottenham ready to make Cristain Romero their highest-earner
Tottenham remain hopeful that they can persuade Cristian Romero to sign a new long-term contract, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.
TBR Football revealed last year that Spurs were looking to open talks with Romero and it’s understood that there is communication between the player’s camp and the club.
The Lilywhites are aware of the interest in Romero, who Ange Postecoglou has described as “outstanding”, with Real Madrid targeting him as they assess their central defensive options.
Romero, along with Arsenal’s William Saliba, are amongst Madrid’s top defensive targets heading ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
Cristian Romero frustrated at Tottenham’s current situation
But TBR Football can also reveal that one issue Tottenham will face in talks over a new contract with Romero is that the player is frustrated by Spurs’ lack of progress since his arrival.
Romero spoke out against Tottenham’s hierarchy suggesting that they were the ones responsible for the team’s struggles this season.
The central defender has experienced just one season of Champions League football during his three years and a half years in the English capital and this is a major concern to him.
Some within the hierarchy at Spurs believe that the only way they could possibly keep Romero would be to win the Europa League, which would gain them entry to next season’s Champions League.
Tottenham looking for Cristian Romero replacements
Therefore, sources have told TBR Football that the North London club have started working on potential replacements in case Romero rejects their offer.
Marc Guehi, Dean Huijsen, Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo are among those who they are watching closely.