Pictured: Next Tottenham transfer announcement imminent after £34.2m deal is completed

"We have reached agreement with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Cristian Romero," a Tottenham statement reads.

"Signed from Atalanta in 2021, 'Cuti' was a key player in our UEFA Europa League triumph of 2024/25 and was named captain for the 2025/26 campaign. His 32 appearances in all competitions last season took his tally to 156 in our colours.

"We wish Cuti all the best for the future."

According to Gazzetta, Spence passed his medical and has signed a contract that will keep him at Inter until 2031, though will return to London to complete the work permit procedures.

Once this move is completed, Spurs are expected to shift their attentions towards bolstering their attack and have been linked with moves for Folarin Balogun, Cody Gakpo and Savinho.

The Brazilian winger did not join his team-mates on Thursday as they continued preparations for Sunday’s Community Shield showdown with Arsenal in Cardiff.

It was reported that Savinho was dealing with an illness - something that has now been confirmed by City boss Maresca.

“Yesterday he was not part of the session,” the Italian said at Friday’s pre-Arsenal press conference. “He was a bit ill.

“We'll see today, the session is in the afternoon, we'll see how it is and we'll decide.”

Tottenham are known to have been working on a deal for Savinho, who has been a key attacking target for much of the summer window so far.