
Chelsea and England defender Bright announces retirement
Chelsea captain Millie Bright to retire from football after this season.
Barcelona is pursuing a new center-back, with Alessandro Bastoni as their primary target. However, due to Inter Milan's €70 million asking price, they are also considering alternatives.
Barcelona eyeing Tottenham defender as a backup option for Alessandro Bastoni
Barcelona are actively looking to bring in a new centre-back this season, with Alessandro Bastoni being the undisputed choice.
However, negotiations with Inter Milan could prove to be tricky, with the Italian giants not willing to lower their €70 million demand for the talented centre-back.
The hefty valuation of Bastoni has now forced Barcelona to look for alternatives in the market.
According to RAC1, Barcelona have already identified a plan B in case their pursuit of Bastoni fails, with Cristian Romero emerging as the desired alternative.
Serving as the leader of the struggling Tottenham team, Romero is regarded as one of the most charismatic defenders in the Premier League, boasting excellent leadership skills.
Barcelona is seeking a backup option for Alessandro Bastoni due to the challenging negotiations with Inter Milan over his €70 million transfer fee.
Inter Milan is demanding €70 million for Alessandro Bastoni, complicating Barcelona's efforts to secure his transfer.
Barcelona is eyeing a Tottenham defender as a backup option, although the specific player's name is not mentioned in the excerpt.

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Can Romero be a good signing for Barcelona? (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
The Argentine international has already became a mainstay in the Spurs defence, impressing onlookers with his ability to read the game and lead from the front.
This makes him an ideal option for Barcelona, who are looking to find a replacement for Inigo Martinez. Although Romero is a right-footed defender, he can still become useful addition to the team, thanks to his experience and leadership.
What makes Romero a particularly intriguing option for Barcelona is Romero’s situation at Tottenham, who are battling relegation.
If the Lilywhites do get relegated, Romero is certain to leave North London and could be available on a cut-price deal, thus making it an excellent market opportunity for Barça.
Romero is not the only Spurs player on Barcelona’s radar either, with the Catalans also keeping tabs on his defensive partner Micky van de Ven, who is a left-footed defender.
Barcelona are also reportedly interested in the services of other Spurs stars such as Xavi Simons, Lucas Bergvall and Pedro Porro.