According to Gazzetta dello Sport, two Argentinians have already called the Tottenham center-back, urging him to come to Milan. The two sides are currently discussing salary, but they also need to be wary of Atletico Madrid…
Suddenly, a familiar number popped up on the phone: "Cuti, what do you think? Come on over, we're waiting for you at Inter..." The caller was Lautaro Martinez. With Javier Zanetti's support, the Inter captain personally called Cristian Romero, hoping he would switch to Appiano Gentile. The two had won the World Cup, two Copa Americas, and the Europa League against Italy together. This was a pure Argentine-style pressure maneuver, aiming to persuade the center-back Chivu had specifically requested to agree. But this operation wasn't simple; Atletico Madrid, along with Simeone, were also keeping an eye on Romero.
Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid have both reached agreements with Tottenham Hotspur for a transfer fee of approximately €40 million, but negotiations with the player himself are still ongoing, with his team demanding a very high contract. Romero's representatives are asking for at least €6 million per year, which Inter Milan finds unacceptable. Atletico Madrid, however, are prepared to meet his demands, resulting in a stalemate. Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez and Zanetti have done what they should: intensify their lobbying efforts for their compatriot seeking a new challenge. A large part of Romero's career has been associated with Italy: first Genoa, then Atalanta, and it remains to be seen whether his next destination will be Inter Milan. The issue of the right flank remains unresolved. Inter Milan are still searching for a replacement for Dumfries, with Andy Diouf currently filling in temporarily on that side. The midfielder has been converted into a winger. Chivu's plan is to turn him into a versatile wing-back, but the team still needs to add another player. Moussa Diaby, the 27-year-old winger from United Jeddah, remains on the list, and Inter Milan pursued him last January. Bayer Leverkusen are also monitoring him. There is only one key word: caution.
