Tottenham Hotspur appear to be moving towards one of the defining decisions of their summer, with Cristian Romero’s future still unresolved despite significant progress towards a potential exit. According to TeamTalk, Inter Milan remain firmly in the picture, but the move has slowed at a crucial stage and that has created a genuine opening for clubs in Spain.
The central detail is clear. Spurs have reportedly “agreed a deal in principle worth €40million with the Serie A champions”, yet the switch remains incomplete because Romero and Inter have not reached common ground on personal terms. That leaves all parties in a familiar transfer market limbo, where momentum can shift quickly and alternative opportunities can suddenly become more serious.
From Tottenham’s perspective, the message is that a departure is still the likeliest outcome. TeamTalk states that Spurs had already “accepted the defender wanted to leave north London this summer”, which frames the situation in practical rather than emotional terms. If a player of Romero’s stature is seeking a new challenge, the priority becomes securing the right conditions for an exit rather than dragging out an uncomfortable stand-off.
Inter Milan talks still active
Inter’s interest has not faded. Far from it. The Italian side are said to view Romero as a major target and still want to complete a deal once the contractual issues are settled. The report makes clear that “there is still a significant gap between the club’s offer and Romero’s salary demands”, although “negotiations have not broken down entirely” and “neither party has walked away from the table”.
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That distinction matters. In high-level transfers, there is a big difference between delay and collapse. Inter have already acted decisively in defence, completing a move for John Stones, and their intention is reportedly to place Romero alongside him. That ambition keeps the Serie A route alive, even if the personal…
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