BARCELONA have reportedly sounded out Tottenham skipper Cristian Romero over a sensational summer swoop.

The Argentine defender, 28, after suffering a knee injury during Spurs’ defeat to Sunderland earlier this month.

NINTCHDBPICT001056218683Barcelona have contacted Cristian Romero’s representatives over a summer move Credit: Alamy Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur- UEFA Champions League 2025/2026, Germany - 28 Jan 2026The Argentine defender will miss the rest of Tottenham’s season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

And it could turn out that Romero has already made his final appearance in a Tottenham shirt.

Sport report Barcelona have made contact with the World Cup winner’s representatives to register their interest.

The La Liga table-toppers upped the ante after identifying Romero as an alternative transfer target to Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni.

have fears that their No1 option will be out of reach because of his huge price tag.

And that has resulted in former Chelsea midfielder Deco, who is now the sporting director at the Nou Camp, eyeing a blockbuster deal for Romero.

There is confidence behind the scenes at Barcelona that if Tottenham suffer relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs are still in the drop zone with only four games left to preserve their top-flight status.

But Barcelona are in danger of facing competition for Romero, who has been sent off TWICE in 32 appearances this season.

Manchester, England, 7th February 2026. Cristian Romero of Tottenham during the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture credit should read: Andrew Yates / SportimageRomero has a release clause that could be triggered Credit: Alamy Illustration of Tottenham player Cristian Romero with his 2025-26 Premier League stats.

He shortly after the winter transfer window slammed shut in February.

Diego Simeone was desperate to land Romero last summer but could not fund a move.

And he is threatening to enter the market just months after allowing Conor Gallagher to to North London.

Romero is expected to quit Tottenham if new boss Roberto De Zerbi is unable to halt an alarming slide towards the Championship.

Barcelona chief Hansi Flick and Deco are adamant he has the traits to make an immediate impact amid .