The report states that sporting director Deco appreciates the defender’s profile, while conversations have also taken place with his agent, Ciro Palermo. That interest remains in the background, particularly after Ronald Araujo’s departure to Liverpool, which naturally opened fresh discussion around Barcelona’s centre-back plans. Atletico Madrid Lead Romero RaceAtletico Madrid are currently the most advanced suitor. Negotiations with Tottenham are underway, with Spurs understood to have placed a valuation of around €40 million on the player. It is that Romero seems open to waiting and Tottenham seem open to selling.