Since Sol Campbell crossed the dreaded North London divide, no senior player has moved directly between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
The two sides have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent seasons, but all that could be about to change with Roberto De Zerbi.
The Italian has breathed new life into the club with six new signings and is in the process of offloading a few others.
Cristian Romero is on his way out and was linked with a shock move to Arsenal yesterday.
And now, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Gunners did, indeed, make a move to secure his signature.
Arsenal approach for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero confirmed
Romero is in talks to sign for Atletico Madrid as the LaLiga giants have hijacked his transfer to Inter Milan.
Romano claims Diego Simeone’s side are now in club-to-club talks to complete the signing, but Arsenal did make an effort to sign him, only to be turned down by Tottenham.
“Atlético Madrid are in club-to-club talks with Tottenham for Cuti Romero,” wrote Romano on X.
“Arsenal also made inquiries this week but Spurs prefer to sell abroad. Atléti in talks also with player’s camp; Inter had agreed terms with Spurs but still need exits.”
The sheer audacity of Arsenal and Mikel Arteta to think Tottenham will sanction a deal for their club captain to cross the North London divide…
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