They fight over him: the Spanish giants that want to sign Cuti Romero

Cristian "Cuti" Romero's future at Tottenham has started to come under scrutiny and his continuity in London no longer seems guaranteed, despite having a contract in force until 2029. The Argentine defender is going through a tense moment with the club's management and his situation has reactivated the interest of several heavyweights in European soccer ahead of the next transfer window.

Romero himself hinted at his annoyance on social media after the defeat to Bournemouth and the draw against Manchester City, implicitly pointing to the lack of reinforcements for a squad that has failed to make the expected leap. That internal discontent, together with the club's structural problems, has opened the door to speculation about a possible departure starting in June.

In this context, European media once again placed the Spurs captain in Barcelona's orbit. Mundo Deportivo recalled that the Catalan club's interest is not new, since, years ago, Romero's name had been recommended by Lionel Messi, although Leo himself denied having made a formal approach. At that time, Barça went so far as to submit an offer close to 40 million euros plus add-ons, without success.

The possibility of a negotiation could be reactivated through a swap deal. According to Sports Illustrated, Tottenham is closely monitoring the situation of Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo, which would open up the chance of including him as part of the payment to reduce a transfer that today would be valued between 60 and 100 million euros.

However, Barcelona is not the only club interested in the center-back of the Selección Argentina. Fichajes.net reported that Real Madrid has submitted an offer close to 100 million euros for the defender from Córdoba, a figure that would mark a shift in the policy of the white club, which has historically been reluctant to spend heavily on Premier League center-backs. At the Casa Blanca, executives see Romero as a solution to the recurring injuries and the lack of defensive solidity.

Atlético de Madrid also reappears on the scene. According to The Sun, Diego Simeone's club has reactivated contacts and is willing to trigger the release clause, set at 60 million euros, in addition to matching the player's high salary. The presence of several Argentines in the squad and the chance to play in the Champions League once again position the Colchonero as a concrete alternative.

With the summer transfer window on the horizon, Romero is emerging as one of the most desired defenders in Europe. His discontent at Tottenham and the simultaneous interest from Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético anticipate a saga that promises to be one of the main storylines of the next transfer period.