Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Two Tottenham-adjacent transfer stories, one resolved and one still developing โ here's how to tell them apart.
Confirmed: Romero to Atletico Madrid
Tottenham agreed a deal worth around ยฃ34.2m (โฌ40m) including add-ons to sell captain Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, confirmed on 13 August 2026, with Spurs retaining a 15% sell-on clause. This is a completed transfer, not a rumour.
Still Developing: Savinho to Tottenham
Separately, Tottenham have submitted a formal ยฃ85m offer for Manchester City's Savinho, who wants the move for more regular football. Manchester City are reported to want a replacement signed first. As of this update, no transfer has been completed โ treat any claim that this deal is "done" with caution until an official announcement.
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Key Takeaways
- Cristian Romero's move to Atletico Madrid is confirmed and completed.
- Savinho's move to Tottenham is still a reported negotiation, not a done deal.
- Both stories involve Tottenham, but only one is finished.
FAQ
Q: Is the Romero transfer definitely happening?
Yes โ it was confirmed on 13 August 2026.
Q: Is the Savinho transfer definitely happening?
Not yet confirmed. Talks are advanced but no deal has been completed as of 15 August 2026.
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Sources
- Sky Sports โ Cristian Romero: Atletico Madrid agree deal with Tottenham to sign Argentina defender
- The Hard Tackle โ Tottenham offer ยฃ85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City
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