Tottenham Hotspur are yet to receive an offer for defender Cristian Romero, despite long-standing interest from Atletico Madrid, according to Sky Sports.

Romero endured a turbulent 2025/26 season, marred by red cards and inconsistent performances, as the Lilywhites were almost relegated from the Premier League. Despite this poor form, the Argentine has displayed his defensive acumen in the past and is subsequently still attracting interest from a number of clubs.

Arsenal emerged as shock suitors for Romero this week, although it’s believed that Spurs wouldn’t entertain offers from their rivals for their captain.

A move abroad is much more likely for the World Cup winner, with Atletico Madrid cited as the most likely destination for the wantaway star.

Tottenham Yet to Receive Cristian Romero Offer

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Spurs have bolstered the centre of their defence this summer, adding Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million and Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

These additions mean an existing defender in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad must make way, and there has always been an acceptance that Romero is the most likely candidate. Spurs’ skipper has consistently flirted with a departure, and given he’s now in his late 20s, it makes sense for the Lilywhites to cash in on the player now.

By all accounts, Tottenham are happy to let the 28-year-old, described by Gary Neville as ‘‘unbelievable’‘ in the past, leave this summer, but prospective suitors are yet to make their move, despite reports suggesting the contrary.

Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge indicates that while Atletico are interested in the player, they’re yet to table a proposal.

It’s understood that Spurs would be willing to sanction Romero’s exit for around £34 million – a fee that the Spanish giants will surely be capable of forking out.

Diego Simeone is looking to add an experienced central defender to his ranks to replace the ageing Jose Gimenez, who has been an ever-present figure in Atleti’s team under the Argentine manager, but turns 32 in January.

Could Tottenham Be Better Off Without Cristian Romero?

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Spurs have fixed their primary issue from last season via their centre-back signings. The North Londoners struggled to progress the ball from deep areas throughout the campaign, due to a lack of high-quality passers – an issue Van Hecke and Senesi fix immediately with their exceptional range of distribution.

While the pair of new additions may not be as aggressive defenders as Romero, as reflected in the data below, they do add far more value to Tottenham’s team in possession.

Given De Zerbi wants his team to dominate the ball, draw the press in and then play around the opponent, the Italian’s centre-back overhaul should work wonders in terms of striving towards this style of play.

Additionally, they’ll no longer have Romero’s ill discipline and recklessness in their fold, meaning they may get better without him in the aggregate.

All Statistics via FotMob – correct as of 08/08/2026

With pre-season now well and truly underway, new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso will be quickly learning which players he can trust in his debut season. He’s already shown his intention to add a little more discipline and experience in the dressing room, signing the likes of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.

The former was signed from Brighton and Hove Albion to add depth to the striker role as well as offer something as an older head in the dressing room. The English forward scored 13 Premier League goals last season – the best of his career – so could contribute plenty on the pitch.

Alonso has quickly got the player involved too, as he started and played 45 minutes in the friendly loss to Juventus, and then started once more just three days later against AC Milan. Fans have now shared their thoughts on how he’s done so far.

Welbeck Given Early Chance To Impress By Alonso

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Welbeck – who is said to be making £60k-p/w at Stamford Bridge – played alongside Joao Pedro in an almost traditional 4-4-2 striker partnership against Juventus but didn’t have the biggest impact. He managed just one shot in the 1-0 defeat, before coming off at half-time for Nicolas Jackson.

Against AC Milan, he was trusted to start once again, although this time he had Cole Palmer and Pedro to support him in attack. Chelsea would win the game 3-0 thanks to Pedro’s brace and Moises Caicedo also scoring, but Welbeck’s display left a bit to be desired.

Once again, the Englishman struggled to make a huge impact, taking just one shot, having only 16 touches, and losing the ball six times before he was subbed off for Geovany Quenda in the 59th minute.

Chelsea Fans Not Convinced By Welbeck

Having now watched the 35-year-old on two occasions, Chelsea fans have seen enough to offer some sort of early verdict on the player. Worryingly for Welbeck, it doesn’t appear as though he has won over his new set of supporters.

After his underwhelming efforts vs AC Milan, one fan bluntly stated:

Another added: “Danny Welbeck, I don’t think you can make it here.” While a third wrote:

Carrying on the theme, someone else said: “Danny Welbeck has not really impressed me tbh.” Another said: “Danny Welbeck shouldn’t be starting matches for us, the game is faster than him.”

A final fan summed up the mood, stating: “If you think Danny Welbeck is enough, I’m sorry.”

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua‘s long-awaited heavyweight clash is reportedly set to take place in the United States — and it could even land on a weekday.

The all-British super fight is in the final stages of agreement, following both Fury’s sluggish victory over Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Joshua’s nervy victory over Kristian Prenga in July, with the former having to survive multiple first round knockdowns before securing a second-round knockout win.

Those fights were the final obstacles to overcome for the fighters and the two are now set to face each other but, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the fight is ‘almost certain’ to be staged in the US.

Madison Square Garden is set to be the frontrunner and Netflix is said to be the driving force behind the event, which could yet fall on a surprising night.

Fury vs Joshua Venue and Date

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The usual British broadcast norms look set to be torn up entirely; rather than the traditional Saturday-night slot, streaming giants Netflix are looking to target Friday, November 20 as the touted likely date. In late July, reports had claimed that the fight would be held at a time suitable for American fans.

A move to Friday is a commercial decision, ensuring that Netflix avoids a direct clash with the US college football schedule, which typically dominates Saturdays in the American autumn. It isn’t the first time they’ve done this, as last year’s super fight involving Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez was staged in the Friday slot. Crucially, the final start time could end up being 4am UK time.

Speaking after his win over Wach, Fury admitted he was in the dark about the destination, reeling off a list of possibilities from Las Vegas to Ireland. “I’ll regroup, and hopefully the next big fight is signed next week, and we head wherever we’re going to head. Who the f*** knows,” he said.

“Is it gonna be in Vegas? Is it gonna be in New York? Is it gonna be in Ireland? Is it gonna be in London? Who knows, Belfast maybe? It might even be here in Pattaya, Thailand!”

Hearn Insists the Fight Is Contracted for the UK

Further complicating the picture is Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, who has maintained that a signed agreement ensures the fight has to take place on home soil.

Hearn said a legally binding contract was put in place months ago, with a clause specifically inserted at Joshua’s insistence that the bout must happen in the UK. As he put it, the deal means it currently cannot be staged anywhere else. “It’s done. We signed a legally binding contract about three months ago,” Hearn said.

“There’s a reason that we put contracts together. There’s a reason AJ employs lawyers, there’s a reason that me and him sit down and have endless conversations to make sure every move is correct. “We insisted that this fight was in the UK. I know AJ will sometimes want to be a peace-keeper, but the reality is he said to me ‘I want the fight in the UK.'”

Hearn has, however, conceded that the certainty wavered once American offers arrived. With a far greater revenue being achievable at the iconic MSG, coupled with both fighters’ current career stages, the tension has built around this crucial final decision.