Atletico Madrid preparing move for wantaway Tottenham star with Spurs already having replacements in place

Atletico could have decisive advantage

Romero is understood to be extremely receptive to joining Simeone’s project in La Liga, making an official proposal from Madrid the decisive step in sealing his exit from Tottenham.

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With Inter still needing to resolve internal financial matters before progressing further, Atlético have an opportunity to seize control of the race.

The coming days could prove decisive, with Tottenham waiting to see which club makes the first concrete move capable of completing one of the summer’s biggest defensive transfers.