Manchester United are considering a surprise move to make a bid for Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero.
The defender apologized to his team-mates after being shown a red card at Old Trafford last season.
Speculation has been swirling around Romero, who has been linked with a move away from Spurs this summer.
Spanish clubs Barcelona and Atlético are said to be interested in the transfer, according to Manchester Evening News.
But media reports at home suggest Man United could be the dark horse and are “preparing a bid” for the centre-back, the outlet added, quoting an Argentine sports journalist, Gastón Edul.
United head coach Michael Carrick is on a mission to revamp his squad ahead of the new season after taking charge.
United are warming up to return to the Champions League in the 2026/27 season.
A move, if completed, would link the couple with their Argentine teammate Lisandro Martínez.
Both players have been in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is just around the corner.
If Romero ends up signing with Man Utd, he will hope not to recover from the bad times of his last season.
For those unfamiliar, in February, the 28-year-old received a red card in the 29th minute of the play for a challenge on Casemiro.
The Reds took advantage of the extra man, scoring goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes, winning the match 2-0.
