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[THFCSPURS19]

Spurs in advanced talks to sign Atalanta's Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini

Fabio Paratici and Tottenham are making their move in the transfer market as they look to clinch a number of summer arrivals ahead of the Premier League opener against Man City

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Tottenham in advanced talks to sign Atalanta duo Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini
Fabio Paratici and Tottenham are making their move in the transfer market as they look to clinch a number of summer arrivals ahead of the Premier League opener against Man City

Tottenham are in advanced negotiations to sign Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta, football.london understands.

It is set to be a key summer for the Lilywhites as they look to solve their defensive woes for good, with new managing director of football Fabio Paratici on the lookout for a new centre-back to boost Nuno Espirito Santo's team.

Heavily linked with Lyon's Joachim Andersen and Sevilla's Jules Kounde, Paratici is believed to have a very strong interest in Romero, who he signed for Juventus from Genoa in 2019.

Paratici's way of working in the transfer market is to negotiate for up to 10 players for each position he wants to fill in a squad and the Argentina international is believed to be the current leading contender of the defenders he has looked at to come in through the door as Spurs look to revamp their backline.

Joining Juventus in 2019 from Genoa before returning to them on loan, last September the 23-year-old signed a two-year loan deal with Atalanta, who have the option to buy the player for €16million (£13.8m).

It is believed that Atalanta will exercise their option to purchase the talented player a year early, with Paratici then in negotiations with the Italian side to sell to Tottenham for a generous profit.

 

[snakehipsspurs]

PARATICI YOU BEAUTIFUL MAN!

 

[Yiddo100]

that’s a quality signing (fingers crossed)

 

[heinsmit]

Where does Romero stack up in the CB signing hierarchy? My guess is just below dreamland level (Kounde/Skriniar), about in line with players like Lacroix who are tipped to reach that level, but above the 'would improve us but not best we can get' types like Vestergaard?

 

[Beni]

Yes. This is a centre back I know. Get him, the guys a beast, also plays LCB.

 

[adam_n17]

Never seen him play but imo he's the next Baresi

 

[L-man]

Where does Romero stack up in the CB signing hierarchy? My guess is just below dreamland level (Kounde/Skriniar), about in line with players like Lacroix who are tipped to reach that level, but above the 'would improve us but not best we can get' types like Vestergaard?

Better than Van Dijk

 

[snakehipsspurs]

Also of course this happened when Ali was on holiday. It's beyond a meme now

 

[dtxspurs]

Atalanta buy him for 16, we offer 30? Would be great business.

 

[Super_spurs25]

Was Serie A defender of the season last year, if I'm not mistaken. Would be an unreal signing

 

[Darth Vega]

Where does Romero stack up in the CB signing hierarchy? My guess is just below dreamland level (Kounde/Skriniar), about in line with players like Lacroix who are tipped to reach that level, but above the 'would improve us but not best we can get' types like Vestergaard?

Never seen him kick a ball but the article says he won Serie A Defender of the Year last year, so he can't be all bad. Also Argentinian - Spurs and Argentines go hand in hand.

 

[DiVaio]

Where does Romero stack up in the CB signing hierarchy? My guess is just below dreamland level (Kounde/Skriniar), about in line with players like Lacroix who are tipped to reach that level, but above the 'would improve us but not best we can get' types like Vestergaard?

In line with Kounde and Skriniar I would say. He won Defender of the year award in Serie A ahead of Skriniar.

 

[Aphex]

Ally also saying

Tottenham are keen to tie up a number of moves before the Premier League opener against Man City and there is also expected to be a number of outgoings in N17 as well before that August 15 date.


Next week in particular is expected to be a busy one in the market for the north London club as Paratici aims to get players in and out the door to allow Espirito Santo to have some new faces to work with in the final weeks of pre-season.

Nice to have a football man making transfer decisions and not waiting till the last minute to sign players like Levy always did

 

[synththfc]

Yeah, that's a statement signing

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Ally also saying

Tottenham are keen to tie up a number of moves before the Premier League opener against Man City and there is also expected to be a number of outgoings in N17 as well before that August 15 date.


Next week in particular is expected to be a busy one in the market for the north London club as Paratici aims to get players in and out the door to allow Espirito Santo to have some new faces to work with in the final weeks of pre-season.

Nice to have a football man making transfer decisions and not waiting till the last minute to sign players like Levy always did

Yeah, again.

 

[dtxspurs]

Ally also saying

Tottenham are keen to tie up a number of moves before the Premier League opener against Man City and there is also expected to be a number of outgoings in N17 as well before that August 15 date.


Next week in particular is expected to be a busy one in the market for the north London club as Paratici aims to get players in and out the door to allow Espirito Santo to have some new faces to work with in the final weeks of pre-season.

Nice to have a football man making transfer decisions and not waiting till the last minute to sign players like Levy always did

Gollini, Romero & Tomiyasu in the next 2 weeks?

 

[GioW]

Gollini, Romero & Tomiyasu in the next 2 weeks?

Would be nice

 

[arunspurs]

Ben White for 50m or Romero for 35m....
As much as I rate White, Romero will be a no brainer signing even at this fee.

 

[Romario]

Signing this guy could definitely be regarded as a statement of intent and his agreeing to join us would have Spurs firmly in the media spotlight for the rest of the transfer window. Another shrewd move because I'm certain Gollini would love to have a team mate alongside him at the club.
Get it done please.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

So, how long before none home grown spaces in the squad discussions? We need more of those.