Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid want Romero

The transfer market is heating up, with Argentina defender Cristian Romero leaving Tottenham Hotspur amid significant interest from European giants such as Barcelona and Real Madrid. Additionally, United States striker Folarin Balogun has garnered attention from Juventus as clubs finalize their summer squads.

Transfer News on Cristian Romero

Tottenham Hotspur is preparing for a future without club captain Cristian Romero. According to reports, Spurs are looking to secure a transfer fee of £50 million for the 28-year-old. However, they may have to settle for around £40 million. Clubs like Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have expressed interest, while Atlético Madrid has closely monitored Romero’s situation over the years. With the arrival of new center-backs Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, Spurs are also in discussions regarding Micky van de Ven.

Folarin Balogun Pursued by Multiple Clubs

Striker Folarin Balogun is on the radar of clubs like Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and Sunderland. Juventus appears poised to sign the 25-year-old from Ligue 1 club Monaco, even with the recent addition of Jonathan David and Loïs Openda. Both Dortmund and Sunderland, while interested, do not match the allure of the Bianconeri.

In other transfer news, AC Milan is eyeing Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, although any move would first require offloading Rafael Leão. Reports suggest that Foden could be available for a fee between €50 million and €60 million. Meanwhile, free agent Mohamed Salah is nearing a deal with Turkish side Besiktas for a contract worth €10 million a year, plus bonuses.

As the summer transfer window unfolds, teams like Arsenal and Chelsea are making strategic moves, with Arsenal assessing various right-back options and Chelsea looking at potential signings including Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix.

Other Rumors and Updates

Potential returns for players like Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus hinge on wage negotiations, and Tottenham appears open to offloading Djed Spence as Inter Milan expresses interest. Notably, Paris Saint-Germain is also pursuing winger Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.

This summer’s transfer window is sure to bring more surprises as clubs gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and reshape their squads for the upcoming season.