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Tottenham 'agree deal worth £43m plus £4m in bonuses with Atalanta for Cristian Romero' as Spurs finally close in on Argentine defender after selling Toby Alderweireld

Tottenham have reportedly agreed a £43million fee for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero.

Reports from Argentina have stated that Spurs are closing in on the centre back, with £4m in bonuses apparently agreed on top of the flat initial fee.

And according to Football Italia, with the two sides 'in total agreement' and the asking price nearly fulfilled, Romero could be set to join the Premier League side, depending on personal terms being agreed.

Tottenham have reportedly agreed a u00a343million fee for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero
New Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo is understood to be keen to strengthen his defence

However, those are not expected to cause any serious or lengthy delays to the potential deal, with a five-year contract being mooted.