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Tottenham Blocks Romero Move, Mulls £60m Bergvall Sale

8/12/2026

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De Zerbi Permits Sale

De Zerbi said he wants Bergvall and Spence to stay but will not block a sale, directing them to Vinai Venkatesham and Johan and noting he does not set the £30-£40 million price.
Tottenham has not decided on Bergvall’s transfer, but reports claim the club would only sell for up to £60 million.
De Zerbi called Bergvall “potentially a top top top player” and said Spurs need 21-22 quality players to chase table spots.

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Tottenham Blocks Romero

Arsenal and Tottenham reached a mutual agreement that Cristian Romero will not join Arsenal this summer because Tottenham was reluctant to sell to a rival and Arsenal feared the optics.
Arsenal’s interest in covering injury-hit William Saliba was halted by the clubs’ agreement.
Romero is close to a €6 million-per-year deal with Atlético Madrid until 2030, showing rivalry can outweigh sporting or financial motives.

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De Zerbi Permits Sale

De Zerbi said he wants Bergvall and Spence to stay but will not block a sale, directing them to Vinai Venkatesham and Johan and noting he does not set the £30-£40 million price.
Tottenham has not decided on Bergvall’s transfer, but reports claim the club would only sell for up to £60 million.
De Zerbi called Bergvall “potentially a top top top player” and said Spurs need 21-22 quality players to chase table spots.

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