Manchester City are preparing a stunning bid for Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero.
The champions are at their lowest point since Pep Guardiola took control in 2016. Manchester City could be out of the title fight now, with reinforcements anticipated in January, after failing to win in their last seven games across all competitions, including a possibly season-defining loss to Liverpool at the weekend.
And, with director Txiki Begiristain replaced by Sporting’s Hugo Viana, City could be poised to make major steps off the pitch to stem this slide.
City and Tottenham don’t do a lot of business together.
A deal for Harry Kane in 2021 was halted due to a fee that could not be agreed upon by the two clubs, leaving Kyle Walker as the lone player to move between the Etihad and north London since Guardiola’s arrival in the Premier League.
According to Spanish website Fichajes, the Argentine defender is a surprise target for the Sky Blues, as he is negotiating a new contract.
“Tottenham plan to start negotiations in January to make him the highest-paid player at the club, aiming to secure his stay,” according to the document. “However, the chance to regularly compete in the Champions League could sway the decision towards a team like City.”
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Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also thought to be interested in the star, who could fill any number of gaps in Guardiola’s defense.
Walker, 34, has looked like a shell of himself this season, while John Stones’ injury record has been dismal of late. Romero may also play in midfield as a No.6 – or No.5, as it is in Argentina – because he possesses the Javier Mascherano-like skills required to succeed there.
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