Tottenham also prepares to part ways with its captain... Constant transfer rumors involving Cristian Romero, this time linked to fellow EPL club Manchester United

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This summer, England's Tottenham is increasingly likely to part ways with its captain, Cristian Romero (28). Following transfer rumors linking him to Spain's La Liga, he is now also connected with Manchester United of the same English Premier League (EPL).

The British Daily Mail reported on the 9th (Korean time) that "Manchester United is preparing an offer to sign Tottenham captain Romero" and added that "Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer after the club finished 17th for two consecutive seasons."

Tottenham, which barely managed to avoid relegation last season, is expected to undertake a major team overhaul through this summer's transfer market. With new manager Roberto De Zerbi leading the team since the off-season, squad restructuring is expected to proceed quickly. Earlier, after securing their Premier League status, De Zerbi had warned of significant changes, stating, "There are only about 10 to 12 players who are good enough to remain in the team."

Among them, Romero is considered a prime candidate for release. While he has served as the core of Tottenham's defense and team captain, the recent atmosphere has changed. He missed many matches last season due to injury and sparked controversy by planning to join the Argentina national team during a fierce relegation battle, drawing criticism for behavior unbecoming of a captain.

The Daily Mail also pointed out this issue. The media stated, "Tottenham is preparing for a full season under De Zerbi after avoiding relegation, but they may face the new season without Romero in their defense." It further added, "Romero has lost much of the affection he once received from Tottenham fans at the end of last season."

The media continued, "Tottenham has already identified a replacement for Romero" and explained, "Tottenham hopes to finalize the acquisition of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke after difficult negotiations. Van Hecke, who has experience playing under De Zerbi, is expected to adapt quickly." Van Hecke was a player who accompanied De Zerbi when he managed Brighton. Due to this connection, he is now linked with Tottenham.

Romero has previously been surrounded by transfer rumors involving Spanish clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. However, the Manchester United rumors come as a shock. If the transfer is completed, Tottenham will face its former captain as an opponent on the EPL stage. According to reports, Manchester United finished third last season and is preparing to return to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) next season, seeking to strengthen its squad by signing Romero.

If Romero wears the Manchester United jersey, he will play alongside his Argentina national team teammate, Lisandro Martinez. Both players are key defensive resources for the Argentina national team. In the 17th A-matches they played together, Argentina lost only once, showcasing excellent chemistry.

However, for Manchester United to secure Romero, they must overcome fierce competition. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also showing interest in Romero. In particular, it is reported that Atletico wanted to sign Romero last summer but failed to raise the necessary transfer funds.

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