Clubs are increasingly refusing to respond to Fabrizio Romano’s enquiries, with some reportedly choosing not to answer their phones when they see the transfer insider is calling.
Romano, one of the most prominent figures in football transfer coverage, is being viewed by some clubs less as a traditional journalist and more as a “pushy influencer”. Their frustration is said to be growing over the way he reports on sensitive negotiations.
The concerns are linked particularly to Romano’s handling of transfer developments before deals have been formally announced. According to Matc Corner, citing the Daily Mail, Newcastle United is among the clubs becoming increasingly irritated by his approach.
The club is reportedly unhappy with the way information is presented while negotiations remain delicate. The concern appears to centre on the public reporting of transfer moves before an agreement has been officially confirmed.
Romano is known for announcing developments with the phrase “Here we go”, often using it immediately before a transfer is formally made public. His updates can therefore appear shortly before a club or player announcement, even while the final stages of a deal are still being completed.
That style of reporting has made him a prominent source of transfer news, but it has also contributed to dissatisfaction among some clubs. They are understood to be increasingly reluctant to respond to his requests or engage directly with him during negotiations.
The reported change in attitude represents a significant development in the relationship between clubs and one of football’s best-known transfer reporters. Rather than treating his enquiries in the same way as those from a conventional journalist, some clubs now reportedly regard Romano primarily as an influencer with substantial reach.
Newcastle United is named among those unhappy with how the information is communicated, although the broader criticism concerns Romano’s reporting of transfer discussions more generally. The club’s reported irritation reflects the sensitivity surrounding negotiations, when details can emerge before all parties are ready to confirm a deal.
Romano’s established presentation culminating in “Here we go” has become closely associated with his transfer announcements. However, the same format that has helped distinguish his updates is now part of the dissatisfaction being reported by clubs.
The claims were published by Matc Corner, with the report citing the Daily Mail. They describe a growing reluctance among clubs to answer Romano’s calls or provide responses to his enquiries, particularly when they believe negotiations are still confidential.
