What happened. Cristian Romero is reportedly on his way to Atletico Madrid, and the sudden Arsenal links may be a leak from Tottenham to ease the sale.

Arsenal rumours are a smokescreen, according to the report.
Tottenham may have leaked the Arsenal links to facilitate the transfer.
Romero has made his intentions clear to Tottenham.

The move to Atletico Madrid appears advanced, with Tottenham possibly using the Arsenal rumours to smooth negotiations.

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