Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 26-year-old is reportedly on the radar of Real Madrid and the Spanish giants could look to make a move for him at the end end of the season.
Naturally, Tottenham are planning for a future without him and they have identified a potential replacement for the 2022 World Cup winner. Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande is reportedly on their radar. They could face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle, as per TBR Football.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham manage to get the deal done. They have been long-term admirers of the Ivorian defender and they have been monitoring him even before they signed Radu Dragusin. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the player.
According to a report from A Bola, the player will be allowed to leave the Portuguese club for a fee of around €50-€0 million. Spurs certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done and it remains to be seen how the situation situation unfolds. Even though the asking price might seem like a premium right now, the 20-year-old could justify the investment in the long term.
Diomande has the ability to develop into a quality Premier League defender, and he could be a star for the North London club. A move to English football would be quite exciting for him, and he would get to test himself against world-class attackers in the Premier League.
Tottenham have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players recently, and they could nurture him into a key player in the near future. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential as well.
