Diego Simeone has acquired a switch enhance in his push to signal Tottenham star Cristian Romero regardless of an enormous asking worth.
Simeone is trying to rebuild his squad after Los Rojiblancos had been dumped out within the group phases of the FIFA Membership World Cup following a poor displaying within the USA.
Simeone’s expenses are presently away on their summer time break with a preseason return for almost all of his gamers not anticipated till late July.
Nonetheless, Simeone and the membership hierarchy will likely be utilising the low season to trace switch targets, after already touchdown Alex Baena from Villarreal.
Baena will add a freshness to Simeone’s midfield after rising into one in all La Liga’s most constant inventive forces in Castellon.
Defence is Simeone’s subsequent activity, as he goals for a brand new chief, with Romero highlighted as his No.1 choose.
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Spurs’ victory within the UEFA Europa League ultimate has given the membership a again door route into the Champions League subsequent season and bolstered their funds within the course of.
Thomas Frank has spoken to Romero to stipulate his significance for 2025/26 – together with doubtlessly taking up the captaincy from Son Heung-min – however he’s pushing laborious to hyperlink up with Simeone.
The 2 golf equipment are presently at a stand-off, as Simeone prepares to battle with Spurs’ notorious robust negotiators.
Spurs will solely promote Romero in the event that they obtain a suggestion within the area of €70m, which is above what Atletico Madrid are presently prepared to pay, set at round €55m.
That determine might get nearer to €70m by way of add-ons however the stances are effectively established forward of renewed talks.
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One potential route to interrupt the impasse might have been sourced, as per studies from Mundo Deportivo, with Frank already lining up a substitute.
Frank won’t drive Romero to remain, if he’s unconvinced, and Genoa’s versatile defender Koni De Winter is an possibility at €24m – which might cut back their request for Romero.