Tottenham ready to pay Cristian Romero '£250,000-a-week' amid contract twist

Cristian Romero's long-term future at Tottenham remains up in the air.

Ange Postecoglou has been without Romero in recent weeks due to injury.

As a result, Spurs were desperate to sign multiple centre-backs in the winter transfer window and made a big-money approach for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi. However, some supporters believe this was a sign that Romero will leave the club this summer.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham - speaking exclusively to Tottenham News - supported those claims and suggested that Romero could be headed for the exit door.

However, in a recent twist, it looks as though Tottenham are prepared to do everything they can to keep hold of the World Cup-winning centre-back.

Tottenham to offer Cristian Romero a brand-new contract?

As reported by TBR Football (11 February), Tottenham are prepared to make Romero the club's highest-paid player. Talks are already thought to be underway, although the centre-back will need convincing as he is frustrated by the club's lack of progress since his arrival.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King - speaking exclusively to Tottenham News - has speculated how much money the North London club might offer Romero.

"They would need to offer Romero at least £200,000 per week," King said.

"And if they want to make him the club's highest-paid player, they could be looking anywhere between £200,000-250,000 per week.

"If clubs like Real Madrid are interested, that is the kind of money they will need to offer him. On paper, Spurs cannot afford to lose a player of that stature. However, Romero hasn't exactly been Mr Consistent this season. His general discipline needs to improve."

Tottenham to offer Cristian Romero £250,000-a-week?

Romero has impressed with his performances since arriving in North London, with Real Madrid's interest well-documented. Therefore, if Spurs are to keep hold of him, they will need to cough up a lot of cash.

This could force Daniel Levy to break the club's rigid wage structure, which could be a bold move.

However, if the club are to move forward and continue to compete with some of the Premier League's top teams, it might be a necessary move.