In a related development:
Tottenham could offer star defender in potential deal for Barcelona’s Raphael.
Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in trading Cristian Romero for Barcelona’s Raphinha, putting them at the centre of possible player transfers.
The possibility of adding Raphinha’s attacking ability is undoubtedly a plus, but the reported trade for Romero makes the cost-benefit analysis of that move uncertain.
Tottenham and manager Ange Postecoglou have clearly taken an interest in Raphinha due to his skill set and the attraction of his Premier League comeback.
However, Tottenham’s unwillingness to accept Barcelona’s asking price for Rapha, together with the valuation of little over £61 million that the Spanish team established, has spurred thoughts of other tactics.
Should we get Raphinha at the cost of Romero?
According to Sport via Express, in an effort to find solutions, the notion of integrating Cristian Romero into the agreement has come up. Romero has developed into a key player in Postecoglou’s revolutionary Spurs makeover quite quickly. The North London club has benefited greatly from the Argentine’s authoritative presence at the back, which has stabilised the defence.
Parting ways with Romero could prove to be an expensive sacrifice, even though Raphinha would certainly strengthen the offensive ranks. Undoubtedly, the 23-year-old defender contributes in ways that go beyond specific games played.
The argument against this alleged transfer is based on the idea that Tottenham, who are going through a rebuilding phase under Postecoglou, ought to prioritise holding onto important players who have assimilated into the manager’s ideology.
The Lilywhites should go for individuals with promise who might have an effect and improve our squad depth and bench strength, rather than going big and signing big names. This would save us from losing important players in order to bring in big names.
