LIVE – With Romero close to joining Atletico, Pavard is increasingly close to staying at Inter.

Cristian Romero's move to a foreign club has refocused attention on the Nerazzurri's defense and, by extension, on Benjamin Pavard's future: negotiations for Romero could reduce the need for central defenders and make the Frenchman's permanence in Milan more likely. However, this is a plausible scenario, not an official announcement: negotiations for defenders are still evolving and can change rapidly.

Pavard, who returned to Inter after his loan spell at Marseille, remains a valuable asset on the right flank, and his continuation would make sense from a club perspective if the team were to rely on ready-made options. We'll monitor developments and official communications before considering the matter closed.