Tusport - News - Man Utd table £56m bid for Spurs’ Romero amid rebuild

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their defensive rebuild by making a formal approach for Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero. According to reports, the Red Devils have offered the Argentina international an attractive contract and assured him he would be a cornerstone of their back line under the new-season plan. Sources close to the talks claim Tottenham are open to listening to proposals, with a fee of around €65m (£56m) understood to be the price that could seal the deal. United’s interest stems from a clear desire to accelerate their summer window and lock in key pieces early enough to shape pre-season. The club is said to be confident of pushing the move over the line "as soon as possible" to give the coaching staff a settled squad for the opening weeks of preparation. Romero, a combative and aggressive defender comfortable in both a high line and deep blocks, would bring Premier League experience and leadership to a defence that craves consistency. On the Tottenham side, the stance appears pragmatic. While Romero has been a mainstay in their defence, the North London club are simultaneously refreshing their centre-back department. Reports indicate Spurs have wrapped up a free-agent deal for Marcos Senesi (most recently of Bournemouth) and are preparing a new bid for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jan Paul van Hecke after an initial £40m offer was rejected by the Seagulls. That parallel activity suggests Spurs are positioning themselves to maintain depth regardless of Romero’s decision. The proposed figure—€65m—reflects Romero’s perceived quality, immediate impact potential, and the premium on reliable centre-backs in the Premier League market. For United, who have navigated injuries and inconsistency at the back over recent seasons, the allure is obvious: a leader in his prime who can anchor a retooled defensive unit. For Tottenham, any sale would need to be balanced by swift reinforcements, ensuring Ange Postecoglou’s side remain competitive on multiple fronts. Elsewhere around Old Trafford, transfer noise continues to grow. Separate reports have described one incoming as “completed” and “100 percent confirmed,” per Fabrizio Romano, while West Ham have reacted to speculation linking United with Mateus Fernandes. In another headline, Mason Greenwood is said to have reached a transfer agreement, with the suggestion that United’s stance could have a heavy impact on the final outcome. As ever at this stage of the market, details can shift quickly. However, the framework is clear: Manchester United want a defensive centrepiece, Tottenham will consider offers at the right price, and both clubs are maneuvering to shape their squads before pre-season. Whether Romero becomes the linchpin of United’s next defensive era will depend on how swiftly the clubs can align on fee, structure, and timing.