Roberto De Zerbi was crucial in Jan Paul van Hecke signing for Tottenham Hotspur, describing him as his ‘son’ when Johan Lange broached the prospect of pursuing his signature earlier this year.
Atletico Madrid have held talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.
The Argentina international, who signed a new four-year deal at Spurs last August, is expected to leave the club this summer.
Inter’s move for Cristian Romero is under threat, with Atlético Madrid preparing to gatecrash the deal for the Tottenham defender.
Atletico Madrid have agreed terms with Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, GIVEMESPORT understands.
Spurs are prepared to sell the 28-year-old for around £35m, and Atletico Madrid are already in club-to-club talks with a bid expected.
Tottenham are looking to sign a new forward, with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo among their transfer targets.
But former Spurs star Stephen Kelly believes they should look to buy a Manchester United star who is ‘exactly’ what Roberto Di Zerbi needs.
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