Some sources have raised the possibility that Tottenham will enquire about Conor Gallagher if Atletico Madrid step up their interest in Cristian Romero, and a fresh update has now revealed where the La Liga club stand on the England midfielder’s future.
Spurs fans would already be bored of the speculation over Romero’s future, which has been non-stop over the past few weeks.
In fact, there are even suggestions that Atletico are already preparing their opening offer for Romero, but it is expected to fall well short of Tottenham’s valuation.
It was even reported a couple of days ago that Tottenham are refusing to rule out enquiring about the availability of Conor Gallagher, who has been a long-term target for the Lilywhites.
Atletico Madrid will only sell Conor Gallagher under one condition
A new report in Marca (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now provided an update on Atletico’s pursuit of Romero, explaining what the La Liga side are doing to prepare for the Argentine’s arrival.
It is explained that Diego Simeone’s side are currently working on freeing up a non-EU spot to sign the Tottenham man.
However, it is revealed that Gallagher is not expected to be the one sacrificed. The outlet states that the Colchoneros rate the former Chelsea man highly and would only sell him for a ‘huge offer’.
What Daniel Levy has told Atletico Madrid
This report from Marca backs up what we have already heard from other sources by revealing that Daniel Levy has made it clear that he will only open negotiations for Romero after Tottenham’s Europa League fate is known.
Additionally, the Spurs chairman is expected to demand €70m (£60m) for the centre-back even though he has only two years left on his deal.
Earlier this week, Mundo Deportivo claimed that Atletico are only willing to spend around €40m-€50m (£34m-£42.5m) on Cristian Romero.