Manchester United have been encouraged to pursue Cristian Romero, the Tottenham defender linked with Arsenal and Chelsea, in a potential £42m move, according to reports. The suggestion comes as part of a strategy to bring Romero back to England and reunite him with fellow Argentine Lisandro Martinez, who plays for Manchester United. The idea of a reunion between the two players has been described as “very talented” by sources close to the situation.

The interest from Manchester United is seen as a possible alternative to Arsenal and Chelsea, who have also been linked with the 25-year-old defender. Romero’s potential move would mark a significant transfer for both clubs, with Tottenham looking to offload one of their key players. The situation remains fluid, with no official confirmation yet from any of the clubs involved.

The potential transfer highlights the growing competition for top talent in the Premier League, with multiple clubs showing interest in high-profile players. While the focus remains on Romero, other players like Danny Welbeck and John Stones are also in the spotlight, with different clubs vying for their services. The summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of the most active in recent years.

(metro.co.uk)