Inter Milan Unwilling to Meet Tottenham's €50M Asking Price for Romero

Published Aug 4, 08:45 AM UTC

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Inter Milan is currently unwilling to meet Tottenham Hotspur's €50 million asking price for defender Cristian Romero, creating a major obstacle to the transfer. Romero is willing to join Inter and has expressed his desire to leave to Tottenham's management, but the fee gap remains significant. Inter believes the price is too high for a center-back given their budget and Financial Fair Play compliance, having already made several signings this summer. They hope Tottenham will lower the price or accept add-ons and installments. Tottenham insists Romero's value justifies the fee, as he is the team's captain and defensive core, and is not eager to sell. If no agreement is reached, Tottenham may keep Romero until his contract expires or wait for other offers. Romero may need to pressure Tottenham or refuse to renew his contract to facilitate the deal, while weighing his career options.