Manchester City Pursuing Exciting Bargain Deal for Tottenham Star Cristian Romero, According to Reports
Manchester City is reportedly pursuing an unexpected transfer for Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.
The champions find themselves in a difficult position, experiencing their worst run since Pep Guardiola took charge in 2016. With no victories in their last seven matches across all competitions – including a potentially pivotal defeat against Liverpool this past weekend – Manchester City could already be on the brink of losing the title race, prompting expectations for new signings this January.
Moreover, with director Txiki Begiristain replaced by Hugo Viana from Sporting, City appears set to make bold decisions off the field to reverse their current misfortunes.
Cristian Romero is a target for Manchester City
Typically, City and Tottenham do not trade players frequently.
A potential deal for Harry Kane in 2021 fell through due to disagreements over the transfer fee, making Kyle Walker the sole player to have switched clubs between Etihad and North London since Guardiola’s arrival in the Premier League.
According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Argentine defender has emerged as a surprising target for City, particularly as he has been hesitating to sign a new contract.
“Tottenham intends to initiate talks in January to secure his position as the highest-paid player at the club, aiming to keep him,” the report adds. “However, the opportunity to consistently compete in the Champions League might influence his choice towards a club like City.”
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also reported to have interest in the player, who could fit into various roles within Guardiola’s defense.
Walker, now 34, has struggled this season and John Stones has a history of injury issues. Romero may also have the capacity to play in a midfield role as a No.6 – or No.5, as referred to in Argentina – embodying qualities akin to Javier Mascherano that are essential for success in that position.
In the view of eScored, while this transfer may appear far-fetched, the reality is that with Romero hesitating on a new deal with the Spurs, the prospect of this move could be more feasible than many might think. Tottenham might eventually face pressure to sell the defender at a lower price within the next year, with City standing out as one of the most appealing options in global football for top talents.
Romero is valued at €65 million according to Transfermarkt. City will face Nottingham Forest this weekend when Premier League action resumes, with a series of fixtures on Amazon Prime.
