Barcelona have renewed contact with Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, with the Argentina international valued at about €50m and several European clubs competing for his signature.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona made contact with Romero again in recent hours. The club has long been one of the defender’s preferred destinations and could now move more quickly in negotiations after selling Ronald Araujo to Liverpool.
The renewed approach comes as Inter’s hopes of signing Romero appear to have weakened further. TuttoMercatoWeb reports that the Italian club faces a difficult battle for the player, with his valuation standing at around €50m and interest also coming from elsewhere in Europe.
Atletico Madrid are also preparing an aggressive offer for Romero. Their interest follows the departures of Nahuel Molina, Facundo Roncaglia and Thiago Almada, which have changed the club’s circumstances and prompted them to consider a strong move for the Tottenham Hotspur player.
Barcelona’s latest contact places the club firmly among the teams pursuing Romero. The defender has previously been regarded as being particularly attracted to a move to the Catalan club, and the sale of Araujo to Liverpool could give Barcelona greater incentive to progress discussions.
The financial terms remain significant, with Romero’s reported value of €50m making the transfer a major investment for any interested club. That figure, combined with competition from Atletico Madrid and other European sides, means Barcelona will face a challenging negotiation if they decide to intensify their pursuit.
For Inter, the developing competition has further reduced the likelihood of securing Romero. The club was already competing against a number of interested sides, and the latest reports indicate that Barcelona’s renewed approach and Atletico Madrid’s planned bid have made the defender’s future more difficult to predict.
Romero remains at the centre of the transfer interest, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Inter all linked with a move. Barcelona’s long-standing appeal to the player, together with the decision to sell Araujo to Liverpool, may strengthen their position, although no agreement has been reported.
At this stage, Romero continues to be valued at approximately €50m, while Barcelona have re-established contact and Atletico Madrid prepare their offer. Inter’s prospects have diminished, leaving the Tottenham Hotspur defender’s next destination open amid growing interest from across Europe.