• •BBC Sport reports that Tottenham and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement on a £34.2m transfer fee for defender Cristian Romero.
• •The proposed deal signifies a major shift for the Tottenham defense, which has relied on Romero as a core captaincy figure.
• •It remains unconfirmed whether Romero has agreed to personal terms or if a medical has been scheduled to finalize the move.

Atletico Madrid has reached a £34.2m agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, according to BBC Sport. This move follows a period of heavy investment by the Spanish side as they look to restructure their backline. However, reports have not yet disclosed the contract length or the player’s personal stance on the transition. The departure of a high-impact captain would force Tottenham to reorganize their defensive strategy before the transfer window closes.