Cristian Romero almost certain to leave Tottenham after Arsenal update
Arsenal have eyed a hugely controversial move for Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero in recent days.
The Gunners are in the market for a new central defender this summer, with William Saliba set to spend several months recovering from a back issue.
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa had appeared to be at the top of the list, but a potential move for the Argentina international has gained momentum in recent days.
Romero will almost leave Tottenham this summer and is heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, who are attempting to complete a £34million deal.
The Gunners have not given up yet, but it will surely take a monstrous bid to convince the Lilywhites to send their captain up the road.
Very few players have made the same walk before, with the price being eternal hatred from one set of fans.
Every player to have joined Arsenal from Tottenham
Teenage defender Elijah Upson is the latest player to make the switch from Tottenham to Arsenal, joining earlier this summer.
The son of former Arsenal defender, Matt Upson, the 18-year-old is highly rated and has joined the academy.
Moves at the youth level are far easier to make and thus attract less attention - Harry Kane famously moved the other way in the earliest stages of his development.
But at the senior level, it is extremely rare. Just seven players have moved directly from Tottenham to Arsenal, with all but one taking place before 2000.
George Hunt's move 1937 was the first, and Freddie Cox would follow his path 12 years later.
Vic Groves would be next in 1955, before both Steve Walford and Willie Young made the switch in 1977.
One of the most famous players to move from Tottenham to Arsenal, Pat Jennings, had made 591 appearances for the Lilywhites when he crossed the North London divide, also in 1977.
The goalkeeper would make 327 appearances for the Gunners across another eight years, and is recognised fondly among both sets of supporters.
Cristian Romero would stand alongside most controversial switch
When you think of a move between Arsenal and Tottenham, there is only one man you think of - Sol Campbell.
When the Tottenham captain showed up alongside Arsene Wenger in 2001, having left on a free transfer, it was as controversial a move as anyone had ever seen.
To this day, Campbell is despised by one half of North London and loved by the other, having won the Premier League twice after making the move.
As Tottenham captain, a move that would see Romero join Arsenal would be just as controversial, and that is exactly why it will not be allowed to happen.