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Tottenham respond to Arsenal transfer interest in Cristian Romero
Aug 07 2026 08:49 · By Chris Davie · 10 Reads
Arsenal are considering a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero (Getty)
Tottenham have ruled out the possibility of selling Cristian Romero to Arsenal, according to reports.
Arsenal are in the market to sign a new central defender before the end of the summer transfer window due to William Saliba’s back injury.
Saliba played with a back problem during France’s World Cup campaign and although he does not require surgery, Arsenal have confirmed the 25-year-old will be sidelined ‘for an extended period’.
The Premier League champions have already had a bid for Ezri Konsa rejected by Aston Villa, who are demanding a £60 million fee for the England international.
Arsenal have also considered a surprise move for Tottenham captain Romero but according to The Athletic, Spurs are ‘unwilling’ to sell the Argentina international to their north London rivals.
The report adds that Atletico Madrid have now revived their interest in Romero and a move to Spain is a ‘likelier’ destination for the 28-year-old.
Cristian Romero is looking to leave Spurs this summer (Getty)
Tottenham have also agreed a €40m (£34m) deal to sell Romero to Inter but the Argentine defender has not finalised personal terms with the Italian club, who won Serie A last season.