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Tottenham have agreed to sell defender Christian Romero to Atletico for €40 million, including bonuses. Following the Argentine's exit, five other players, including Jed Spence and Guillermo Vicario, could also leave in this transfer window.

Tottenham are continuing their extensive squad overhaul under Roberto De Zerbi, with the key event this week being the finalisation of the transfer of captain Christian Romero to Atletico Madrid.

Details of Christian Romero's transfer

  • Transfer fee: The total package is set at €40 million (£34.2 million), including performance-related bonuses.
  • Sell-on percentage: Spurs have secured a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfer of the Argentine defender.
  • Competition for the player: Besides Atletico, the 28-year-old was also a target for Inter Milan, Barcelona, and North London rivals Arsenal, although a move to Diego Simeone's side was always Romero’s preferred option.

Who else could leave Tottenham soon?

Following Romero's departure, the club hierarchy is ready to entertain offers for five more players.

  • Jed Spence: The right-back is on the brink of a move to Inter Milan, with talks advancing to the final stages, and the player has agreed to relocate to Italy.
  • Ashley Phillips: The young defender's transfer to Middlesbrough was previously stalled over medical issues, but negotiations are now focusing on a loan deal with an option to buy.
  • Guillermo Vicario: The goalkeeper is poised for a loan to Serie A, with Juventus and Torino showing interest.
  • Pape Matar Sarr: He has attracted active interest from Aston Villa and Brentford.
  • Lucas Bergvall: Despite significant interest from Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton, De Zerbi intends to keep the Swedish talent within the squad.