Manchester United are considering making a move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
A surprise transfer could be in development, with Manchester United now linked to a centre-back.
Argentine journalist Gaston Edul reports: “Manchester United wants to buy Cuti Romero and is preparing an offer.”
Gaston Edul has proved to be reliable when it comes to reporting on Argentine national team players in the past.
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Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer after a nightmare season in North London, in which he was sent off away at Manchester United.
Tottenham have already agreed to sign Marcos Senesi and are looking to add another centre-back, Jan Paul van Hecke.
Romero has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, but a move to Manchester United could be attractive for him too.
Earlier this season Manchester United legend Paul Scholes said he would welcome Romero at Manchester United, saying he would ‘love’ the transfer to go ahead.
Manchester United had not been viewing centre-back as a priority, but Matthijs de Ligt’s ongoing injury issues could have changed the situation.
Romero is currently away with the Argentine national team at the World Cup.
Paul Scholes would ‘love’ Cristian Romero at Manchester United…
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Cristian Romero’s bond with Lisandro Martinez
One Manchester United player would love Manchester United to sign Cristian Romero, his Argentine teammate Lisandro Martinez.
Martinez and Romero are close friends off the pitch and regularly communicate on Instagram.
The pair are expected to start for Argentina at the World Cup, and this partnership could be what is attracting United’s interest.
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