Manchester United were one of three clubs interested in Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero during the summer transfer window, reports in Argentina have claimed.

According to TyC Sports, the Argentine defender was on the radar of several European sides after another impressive season in north London, where he helped Spurs finish fifth in Ange Postecoglou’s first campaign in charge.

The Red Devils, alongside Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, were reportedly eyeing a summer move for Romero, and made an approach to Tottenham, who were adamant about retaining their defensive anchor and even refused to name an asking price, as Romero was deemed not for sale.

A crucial player for Tottenham, Romero recently celebrated his 100th game in a Spurs shirt and is under contract with the club until June 2027.

The north Londoners would likely demand a huge fee for the Argentine, whom they signed for just £42.5m in 2021. It remains to be seen whether any of Europe’s powerhouses will attempt to reopen negotiations in the foreseeable future.

Romero Linked with Old Trafford Move

According to TyC Sports, if Romero were to leave Tottenham in the near future, it would only be for a top club and for a ‘high price’ as he is considered a key player for Spurs and Ange Postecoglou.

One of the most consistent performers at Spurs last season, earning the label of “incredible” from Alasdair Gold, the central defender has formed a solid partnership with Micky van de Ven following the Dutchman’s arrival last summer and had a strong start to the 24/25 campaign after returning from Copa America victory with Argentina.

Romero’s impressive three years in the Premier League have seen him attract attention from several top clubs, including Erik Ten Hag’s side, who were seeking defensive reinforcements this summer. United instead brought in Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, and beat Real Madrid to the signing of Leny Yoro, although the young defender has yet to feature after picking up an injury in pre-season.

Despite the transfer speculation, Romero, who reportedly takes home £165,000-per-week, has repeatedly stated that he is happy at Tottenham. In August, he told ESPN that he has ‘a lot of respect’ for Spurs and is not thinking ‘about other clubs or their possibilities’.