Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Arsenal and Chelsea eye Tottenham captain Romero
London rivals circle as Spurs star is tipped for summer exit.
C. Romero
player
Player
Cristian Romero
Position
Central defender
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Linked clubs
Inter Milan, Arsenal, Chelsea
What happened. Italian reports claim Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave this summer.
- Romero, 28, is linked with Inter Milan for a reunion with Lautaro Martinez.
- Spurs have signed central defenders Marco Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.
- Arsenal need a new defender with William Saliba set to miss time.
Romero's departure could reshape the Premier League title race.
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