{"id":44402,"date":"2026-03-13T00:53:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/manchester-united-were-preparing-to-sign-the-60m-world-cup-winner-with-a-lucrative-contract-offer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T00:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:53:49","slug":"manchester-united-were-preparing-to-sign-the-60m-world-cup-winner-with-a-lucrative-contract-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/manchester-united-were-preparing-to-sign-the-60m-world-cup-winner-with-a-lucrative-contract-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United were preparing to sign the \u00a360m World Cup winner with a lucrative contract offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/manchester-united-were-preparing-to-sign-the-60m-world-cup-winner-with-a-lucrative-contract-offer\/#Manchester_United_focus_on_Cristian_Romero_transfer\" >Manchester United focus on Cristian Romero transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/manchester-united-were-preparing-to-sign-the-60m-world-cup-winner-with-a-lucrative-contract-offer\/#Manchester_United_need_a_player_like_Romero\" >Manchester United need a player like Romero<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick applauds Manchester United fans (Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero at the end of the season. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old has been linked with a move from the London club and wants to join a team that can consistently compete at the highest level. Manchester United are pushing towards qualification for the Champions League and have made significant progress in recent weeks. It has the potential to become an attractive destination for South Americans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_focus_on_Cristian_Romero_transfer\"><\/span>Manchester United focus on Cristian Romero transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reports from Spain suggest that the player&#8217;s transfer fee could be around \u00a360 million, with Manchester United willing to offer him a lucrative contract to bring him to the club. They need more quality and depth in their defensive unit and the 27-year-old could be the ideal signing for them. He would be the ideal replacement for Harry Maguire.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from his defensive qualities, his leadership skills and winning experience could prove invaluable. He helped his country win the World Cup and Copa America. Last season, he helped Tottenham win the UEFA Europa League. Last season, the defender produced a man-of-the-match performance in the final against Manchester United as his team won the European trophy.<\/p>\n<p><span>See below for Romero&#8217;s score for Manchester United. <\/span>Learn more about how the Transfer Fit rating system works.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Christian Romero<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Total score: 20\/25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transfer fee<\/td>\n<td>***<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>performance<\/td>\n<td>****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>performance<\/td>\n<td>****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>career phase<\/td>\n<td>****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The need for squads<\/td>\n<td>*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_need_a_player_like_Romero\"><\/span>Manchester United need a player like Romero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United need a player of his quality and it will be interesting to see if a deal goes through. The defender has links with clubs across Europe. He is one of the best players in his position and there is unlikely to be a shortage of clubs keen on him. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can win the race for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>The player could justify his \u00a360m price tag and the investment may appear to be wise.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Carrick applauds Manchester United fans (Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero at the end of the season. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move from the London club and wants to join a team that can consistently compete at the highest level. 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