Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero is set to be one of the hottest commodities in the transfer market this summer.
The £165k-a-week Argentine International has been heavily linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks, and clubs like Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are keen to secure his signature.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham performed a U-turn on his future, and they are now hoping to keep him at the club for the long term. They will open talks with the player regarding a new deal, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince the World Cup winner to commit his long-term future to the club.
Tottenham were prepared to sell Cristian Romero
We have previously covered reports stating that Tottenham have already set an asking price for the player, and they are ready to get rid of him if the right offer is presented. It seems that Tottenham have now changed their stance. It will be interesting to see if they can keep the player. He is undoubtedly the best defender at the club, and losing him would be a blow for the north London outfit.
Former Tottenham players have also claimed that the club is likely to accept a big offer for the player.
Tottenham fans will certainly be delighted with the change in stance from the club, and they will hope that the London club can hold onto the South American. Spurs will be hoping to fight for trophies and secure Champions League qualification next season. They cannot do that without their best players.
They have already looked vulnerable defensively this season, and losing the 26-year-old would weaken them further.
Meanwhile, the defender wants to compete at the highest level and win major trophies. Tottenham will have to work hard to convince him of their ambitions.
