Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur > Atletico Madrid)
Summer 2025
Atletico Madrid are set to sign Cristian Romero for €60m on a contract until 2030.
After a tough season at Spurs, the Argentina international is ready for a fresh start. The deal is near completion, marking a defensive upgrade for Atletico.
Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Álex Baena (Villarreal)
Summer 2025
Atlético Madrid have made Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Villarreal’s Álex Baena their top transfer targets, but may struggle to afford both.
Atlético also want a defensive midfielder, backup goalkeeper, forward, and left-back, while Jhon Lucumí is considered a cheaper defensive option if Romero proves unattainable.
Cristian Romero & Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur)
April 2025
Atletico Madrid are eyeing a double swoop for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur ahead of the summer transfer window.
Romero has expressed interest in LaLiga, while Bentancur enters the final year of his deal. Spurs have opened contract talks but face competition if negotiations fall through.
Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
April 2025
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has admitted he would love to play in LaLiga, fueling speculation over a potential summer move to Atletico Madrid.
Romero said LaLiga is the only league he hasn’t played in. While committed to finishing strong with Spurs, he’s keeping his future open and hasn’t ruled out a transfer.
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
April 2025
Antoine Griezmann will remain at Atletico Madrid and sign a new deal on reduced wages, ending speculation of a summer move to MLS.
Despite a recent dip in form, manager Diego Simeone pushed to keep the Frenchman, seeing him as crucial to the squad’s future. The new contract is expected to run until 2027.
Jesse Derry (Crystal Palace)
April 2025
Celtic and Rangers are among several top clubs chasing Crystal Palace’s 17-year-old talent Jesse Derry, who is out of contract this summer after turning down a pro deal.
The England U18 winger, son of ex-Palace midfielder Shaun Derry, is also being tracked by Bayern Munich, PSG, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid. His potential free-agent status has sparked widespread interest.
Antony (Real Betis)
Ongoing; loaned in January 2025
Manchester United have received a surprising £64 million offer from Atletico Madrid for Antony, who has regained form on loan at Real Betis. United bought him for £86m in 2022, but his Old Trafford future is uncertain.
Antony has scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists in 12 games for Betis under Manuel Pellegrini, reigniting interest in La Liga. Atletico are willing to pay £38m up front plus £26m in add-ons. Amorim blamed Antony’s EPL struggles on “physicality,” but the winger’s agent hit back, citing limited playing time (only 252 minutes under Amorim).
Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
April 2025
Atletico Madrid have made Cristian Romero their top defensive target ahead of the Club World Cup, with the Tottenham centre-back reportedly interested in joining his Argentine compatriots in Spain.
Negotiations are expected to be difficult, as Spurs reportedly value Romero at £60 million and he remains under contract until 2027. Real Madrid also remain interested in the defender.
