Key Takeaways
- FC Barcelona have approached Cristian Romero’s agent about a possible transfer.
- Tottenham Hotspur are fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
- The Argentine is a backup option if Barcelona cannot sign Alessandro Bastoni.
FC Barcelona are working hard to fix their financial problems. The club hopes to get back inside their salary limit before the summer. This would give them more money to spend on new players.
The Catalan giants want to sign three new stars. They need a centre-back, a centre-forward and a left winger. However, they will look for cheap deals rather than spending big money.
Tottenham Hotspur could offer Barcelona a good opportunity. The London club is in a shock relegation battle. They sit in 18th place in the Premier League. They are two points behind West Ham United and safety.
If Spurs drop to the Championship, they will need to sell high earners. Barcelona are watching this situation with interest. According to reports, the Spanish club have spoken to Romero’s agent. They want to show their interest in the 28-year-old defender.
Deco is the Director of Football at Barcelona. He has identified Romero as an alternative to Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan. The Argentina international fits the profile Barcelona want. He is a strong leader with experience. He is also excellent in one-on-one battles.
Romero has previously stated that he would like to play in Spain. Atletico Madrid were interested in him last year. However, they signed David Hancko instead.
Barcelona are also monitoring other Tottenham players. They have looked at Micky van de Ven in defence. They also wanted midfielder Lucas Bergvall in the past. The club may move for Romero if Tottenham are relegated.