Atletico Madrid strives to sign a top central defender for the second consecutive summer, and their top goal is in the Premier League. And although a deal will be difficult to perform, there is a conviction that they can get it over the line.
The expected deviations from Axel Witsel and Cesar Azpilicueta mean that Atleti would only have Jose Maria Gimenez and Robin Le Normand as Center-Terug Options for next season, given that Clement Lenglet is expected to return to Barcelona when his loan will be expected to be a permanent basis.
But even if this happens, Athleti needs another option in the center of defense, and according to Diario ALS, their top goal Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina is Star Cristian Romero.
Romero is enthusiastic as the best defender of Spurs, and to avert the interest of Atleti, they hope to agree a new contract with him. But that can be difficult, because the 27-year-old is very interested in a summer movement to Atleti, with this revelation in the coming weeks after he publicly revealed his desire to play in La Liga.
Atleti believes they can sign Romero for a fee in the region of € 40-50 million, although Spurs at this stage are not prepared to entertain offers under € 70 million. But if the player insists on a switch to the Spanish capital, they can be forced to negotiate.
Atletico Madrid has not been excluded to sign Romero for him in time to be involved at the club World Cup this summer, and a deal could be closed during the newly created transfer window that runs from June 1 to 10. They certainly seem to be confidence to get their husbands, but it will not be easy.