Real Madrid is reportedly planning a move for Tottenham`s Cristian Romero this summer as part of their efforts to reconstruct their defense.
The Spanish giants are already expected to bring in Trent Alexander-Arnold as one of their significant signings.
However, sources indicate that Real`s transfer activity is far from concluded.
Incoming manager Xabi Alonso is believed to be a strong admirer of Romero, seeing him as potentially the perfect reinforcement to help Real secure silverware next season.
Last year, reports suggested Madrid made an ambitious attempt to sign Romero, but Spurs showed no inclination to sell at that time.
Nevertheless, after a disappointing season that could see the Lilywhites finish as low as 17th in the Premier League standings, they might now face pressure to let Romero go this transfer window.
Spurs are aware that convincing him to stay will be particularly challenging if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, such as by not winning the Europa League final against Manchester United.
Real Madrid`s defense has been highlighted in Spain as a key reason for their failure to win either La Liga or the Champions League this season.
And while the anticipated arrival of Alexander-Arnold will undoubtedly excite the fans, the club recognizes that he alone will not be sufficient to address their defensive needs.
Questions also linger regarding Alexander-Arnold`s defensive capabilities, which has elevated the priority of signing a top-quality center-back for the club.
Real Madrid officials believe that pairing Romero with defenders like Antonio Rudiger could establish a formidable defensive core capable of competing for the most significant trophies.
Furthermore, Alonso`s preference for playing with a back three means that if he implements this formation at the Bernabéu, acquiring a new central defender would become a strategic priority.
For Tottenham, losing Romero would represent a considerable blow.
He is a highly popular figure among the club`s supporters, and his absences due to injury this season have significantly impacted the team`s performance.
