Inter on a spending spree in the transfer market: deal reached for Romero, midfield signing also imminent

Inter is full steam ahead in the transfer market, taking an increasingly “English” approach. After signing John Stones, who is arriving on a free transfer from Manchester City, the Nerazzurri continue to look to the Premier League to bolster Cristian Chivu’s roster.

Inter is ready to build a truly rock-solid defense: with Stones signed, the Nerazzurri’s transfer team is now focusing on Argentine national team player Cristian Romero, currently with Tottenham. According to ESPN Argentina, the Italian champions have already reached a verbal agreement with the Spurs for 40 million euros.

For Romero, this would mark a return to Serie A following his stints at Genoa and Atalanta. Once Tottenham has given the green light, Inter will have to negotiate with the Argentine player’s representatives, who have requested the same salary he earns in London—a net annual salary of 6 million euros. Romero has other prestigious suitors, such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, and Inter cannot afford to hesitate.

The other name that has been circulating in Inter circles for days is Curtis Jones: the Liverpool midfielder is set to leave the Reds, and the Nerazzurri could make a move if the English club lowers its asking price. At the moment, the €40 million asking price for the British player is considered too high by the Milan-based club.

The situation surrounding Jones has heated up in recent hours. The English midfielder found himself at the center of a media storm after videos surfaced showing him in a heated argument with Liverpool captain Dominik Szoboszlai at the end of a friendly match against Wrexham. The spat, which lasted several minutes, reportedly stemmed from Szoboszlai’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to Tsimikas rather than Jones when he was substituted. This incident has sparked debate on social media and perfectly illustrates the player’s unease, as his contract with the Reds expires in a year and no agreement has been reached on a renewal.