Real Madrid have set their sights on Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, with reports indicating their keen interest in securing the Argentine's services this summer.
ESPN reported yesterday that Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign the Argentine defender to his star-studded side, and Madrid have already made the first move by making inquiries for him.
Spanish take Sports stadium provided further insights into Madrid's strategy, suggesting the Champions League winners will closely monitor Romero's performances at the upcoming Copa America before deciding on a formal move.
Concerns over the fitness of David Alaba, who is recovering from a knee injury, and the potential departure of Nacho Fernandez have increased Madrid's pursuit of a defender like Romero.
However, Madrid understand that a move for Romero will not be easy given Levy's reputation for being a tough negotiator, having experimented with the transfers of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale before.
Romero still has three years left on his contract with Tottenham, having signed on his arrival in North London in the summer of 2022 for a substantial fee of €52 million from Atalanta, giving Spurs the advantage in any negotiation.
However, given Real Madrid's stature and financial power, exemplified by their recent signing of Kylian Mbappe, it remains possible that they could meet Tottenham's price for Romero.
If the Spanish champions decide to aggressively pursue Romero, Spurs could face an uphill battle to keep hold of their star defender.
