Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero is preparing to end his time at Tottenham Hotspur, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid among the clubs monitoring his availability.

The defender has been one of Tottenham's most influential players since joining the north London club, but his future now appears to lie elsewhere as top European sides queue up for his signature.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both understood to have registered interest in Romero, putting two of the world's biggest clubs in direct competition for the Argentina international.

The development marks a significant moment for Tottenham, who face the prospect of losing a key defensive pillar as they look to reshape their squad.