Cristian Romero linked with Arsenal as transfer rumours name Atletico, Inter and others

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been linked with a move to Arsenal, according to The Athletic in transfer rumours published on 2026-08-07. The report places the claim within the current transfer window.

The speculation invoked Sol Campbell's move 25 years earlier from White Hart Lane to Highbury and asked whether a similar cross-city switch could occur. The Athletic reported Arsenal's interest but said it was "pretty unlikely" that Spurs would permit such a move. The same coverage added that Diego Simeone may target Romero for Atlético Madrid and that Inter have also been linked.

Other reports suggested a high-profile chase for Rodri could dominate the window, with Barcelona and Real Madrid described as engaged in a tug-of-war. He is said to have spoken to the Barça hierarchy as he looks to continue his "shtick of winning everything in sight." Those contacts were presented as central to the debate over his next destination.

There has been noise linking Djed Spence with Liverpool, including talk of a potential swap involving Andy Robertson, but the Liverpool Echo says the Reds are not considering such a move. Separately, Andoni Iraola’s side continue to be linked with Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye as they look to strengthen out wide.

Joshua Zirkzee has been tagged with a return to Serie A after two tough campaigns at Manchester United, with a loan to Juventus mooted. Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus has been mentioned in connection with a move to Italy, and Napoli are said to be circling for the Brazilian. Arsenal team-mate Ethan Nwaneri, 19, is reportedly attracting interest from RB Leipzig for Bundesliga minutes.

Julio Enciso, a 22-year-old former Brighton player now at Strasbourg, is reportedly a target for Ipswich, who would be looking to bring him back after a loan spell last year and to reunite him with Gary O'Neil, his former manager in France. Sky Sports also report Ipswich are close to strengthening their midfield with Fulham's Sasa Lukic.

Celtic are reported to be in the market for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan. Coverage recalled Hassan's display for Egypt in the World Cup last-16 against Argentina, noting he "danced down the wing to help set up the greatest goal that never was" and nearly engineered an upset, and one outlet called him a "World Cup icon (in the eyes of the Mill)" who could be on his way to Glasgow.

These items were among the transfer-window stories published on 2026-08-07 by outlets including The Athletic, the Liverpool Echo and Sky Sports, forming part of the ongoing transfer speculation during the current window.