Report: Barcelona in talks with big-spending club over a deal for Spurs-linked defender
Barcelona are currently locked in talks with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr over a deal for Clement Lenglet, according to Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The French international spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur and has been heavily linked with a return to the club, however, a transfer has yet to materialise.
Barcelona are reportedly keen to get the defender off their wage bill amid their financial issues with Mundo Deportivo reporting last month that Tottenham were no closer to bringing Lenglet back to the Premier League since they are not prepared to pay more than €5m (£4.2m) since they highlight there should be a discounted rate considering they would be taking on his salary.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – MAY 28: Adam Forshaw of Leeds United and Clement Lenglet of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on May 28, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Clement Lenglet could be off to Saudi Arabia
A move to the Middle East would see Lenglet become a team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr and more recently Sadio Mané, who has sealed his exit from Bayern Munich.
During his time in North London last season, Lenglet made 35 appearances across all competitions and scored one goal (transfermarkt).
SpursWeb Opinion
With Fabrizio Romano earlier today claiming that Tottenham closing in on a deal for Micky van de Ven, it seems unlikely that they will also look to move for Lenglet considering Ben Davies is already covering the left-centre-half position.
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