Transfer twist as Real Madrid step up interest in one of Tottenham’s biggest players

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The Cristian Romero transfer saga has seemingly just taken a major twist, with a new report claiming that Real Madrid are set to challenge their cross-city rivals for the Tottenham centre-back.

Romero has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid over the last few months, with the La Liga side pulling out all the stops to land the Argentine.

Reports from Spain have indicated that Romero is extremely keen to link up with Diego Simeone at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium while Tottenham and Thomas Frank are desperate to hang on to the Spurs vice-captain.

However, a new update has now suggested that Atletico are now set to face a challenge from Real Madrid for the 27-year-old.

Real Madrid set to make concrete approach for Cristian Romero

According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to demand €70m (£60m) for the World Cup winner, which is considerably more than what Atletico are willing to offer for the centre-back.

The two sides continue to be locked in negotiations to iron out their difference, but the situation could change drastically as Real Madrid are now ready to enter the race for Romero.

The outlet claims that Los Blancos have admired the Tottenham man for a long time and are now ready to make a concrete approach for his signature.

It is asserted that Romero would be tempted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu if the European giants could agree on a fee with Spurs.

Why is this both good and bad news for Tottenham

CaughtOffside backs up what we have heard from other sources over recent weeks by stating that Spurs are desperate to keep Romero at the club and are prepared to make him their highest-paid player.

While Real Madrid entering the race would undoubtedly make it even more difficult for the Lilywhites to hang on to the vice-captain, there is one silver lining for the Premier League side.

A bidding war could emerge between the two Spanish sides, thus pushing Romero’s price up and ensuring that the North Londoners get the fee they want for the defender.