During the final few days of the summer transfer window, there were some suggestions that Spurs could win the race for Fati (Sky Sports), but the Barcelona star eventually ended up joining Brighton on a season-long loan, with the North London club snapping up Brennan Johnson instead.

Fati has made a promising start to his spell at the Amex Stadium, having scored three times for the Seagulls so far across all competitions (Transfermarkt).

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Ansu Fati to be put up for sale by Barcelona

If Sport’s latest update is to be believed, Barcelona ‘need to sell’ the Spain international next summer, due to their ongoing financial issues, with clubs across European football said to be queuing up for the player.

This includes Spurs and Chelsea, who are now both allegedly on ‘red alert’ after hearing about the development.

The report adds that Fati will ‘listen to proposals’ for a permanent move away from Camp Nou next summer and that the 21-year-old ‘believes’ that several ‘important clubs’ could bid for him next year if he does well at Brighton.

The publication reveals that several Saudi Arabian clubs are also keeping tabs on the La Masia graduate.

Spurs Web Opinion

I suspect Tottenham pulled out of the race for Fati’s signature this summer because of the fact that Barca only sanctioned a straight loan without any option to buy. If the Catalan club do decide to sell the 21-year-old permanently, I expect Spurs to vie for his signature.

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Over the last few weeks, we have relayed various reports which have indicated that Tottenham are one of several European giants who have their eye on the prolific Gimenez in January (90 min).

Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his YouTube channel last week that Spurs have been watching the prolific Mexican for some time and suggested that Feyenoord would be open to selling him for €45m (£39m).

A couple of days ago, The Daily Mirror even asserted that the Lilywhites are fully convinced about the 22-year-old after scouting him during Feyenoord’s Champions League encounter against Lazio and that the Premier League side are willing to meet the Dutch club’s asking price.

ZWOLLE, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 8: Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord Rotterdam looks on after the Dutch Eredivisie match between PEC Zwolle and Feyenoord at MAC³PARK Stadion on October 8, 2023 in Zwolle, Netherlands. (Photo by NESimages/Raymond Smit/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Barca could enter the race for Santiago Gimenez

If Sport’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham could now face competition from Barcelona for Gimenez’s signature.

The report states that Robert Lewandowski could receive offers from Saudi Arabia in January and while the Pole does not want to leave Camp Nou, the Catalan club are ‘attentive’ to market opportunities.

Should they sell the former Bayern Munich star, it is alleged that they could use the funds from the sale to sign Gimenez.

Spurs Web Opinion

It sounds like a whole host of clubs across Europe are likely to vie for Gimenez’s signature in January. Tottenham do not tend to get involved in bidding wars, which is why the club might turn their attention elsewhere if the deal proves too complicated to complete.

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During the final few days of the summer transfer window, there were some suggestions that Spurs could win the race for Fati (Sky Sports), but the Barcelona star eventually ended up joining Brighton on a season-long loan, with the North London club snapping up Brennan Johnson instead.

Fati has made an impressive start to his spell at the Amex Stadium, having scored twice in five Premier League appearances so far (Transfermarkt).

The Seagulls do not have the option to sign him permanently, and according to The Daily Express, Tottenham may try again to sign the player next summer, with Ange Postecoglou alleged to be a fan of the 20-year-old.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Saudi clubs and Spurs are interested in Ansu Fati

However, if Sport’s latest update is to be believed, Spurs might have some tough competition to contend with for Fati’s signature, with Saudi Pro League clubs alleged to have reached out regarding their interest in the youngster.

The report states that while the Spain international views a move to the Middle East as a ‘distant possibility’ for the time being, some members of his entourage are very much in favour of such a move.

The publication explains that as things stand, the Barcelona hierarchy have not made a decision on Fati and want to see how he gets on at Brighton for the rest of the season.

Spurs Web Opinion

I suspect that the reason Tottenham walked away from the Fati deal in the summer is because of Barca’s unwillingness to include a permanent sale option in the loan deal. If the Catalan giants do put the 20-year-old up for sale next summer, I expect Spurs to reignite their interest.

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Earlier this week, we relayed an update from Fichajes which claimed that Barca are keen to bolster their midfield in January and had identified Lo Celso as a target.

The outlet added that with Spurs open to offloading the Argentine, the Catalan club are ready to offer €15m (£13m) for his services.

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Lo Celso transfer is complicated for Barcelona

Sport have now claimed that Lo Celso is the player that Xavi ‘likes the most’ and that the Barca boss has tried to sign him on several occasions in the past.

The report states that the Tottenham man ‘perfectly fulfils the versatile profile’ that the 43-year-old is looking for and he is thus an option who is ‘gaining strength’ among the Barca hierarchy.

However, it is explained that the La Liga giants’ acquisition of Joao Felix ‘reduces the possibility’ of them swooping for Lo Celso in January.

The publication adds that Barca’s economic situation and their issues in meeting FFP requirements further ‘complicate’ the operation.

Spurs Web Opinion

I do expect Tottenham to look to offload Lo Celso in January but I doubt Spurs would consider any loan deal that does not come with an obligation to buy. 

The 27-year-old looks likely to retain to Spain and for the moment, it seems like he could be the subject of a battle between Betis and Barca.

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Over the past few days, multiple Spanish outlets, have claimed that Real Betis are keeping a close eye on the midfielder’s situation ahead of the January window (AS via Sport Witness).

Football Insider even suggested a few days ago that Spurs are ready to cash in on the Argentine in January since he has a little over 18 months left to run on his contract. 

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Barcelona set to rejoin the race for Lo Celso

If Fichajes’ latest update is to be believed, Barca are also eyeing a move for the Tottenham man when the transfer window opens.

The report states that Lo Celso is admired by Xavi Hernandez and that his name ‘appears strongly’ in the Catalan club’s wishlist as they aim to bolster their midfield department.

It is alleged that Xavi believes that the 27-year-old would fit well into his system and Barca are expected to launch an offer of €15m (£13m) for the player.

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham will likely want to get a bidding war going between Betis and Barca, although the Catalan club are seemingly not in a position to pay anything more than £10m-£15m for Lo Celso, given their current financial predicament. 

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Spurs were linked with a whole host of strikers across Europe following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich, with Orban widely reported as the North London club’s top target (CaughtOffside).

However, in the end, Tottenham decided against signing an out-and-out number nine, choosing instead to strike a £47.5m deal with Nottingham Forest for the versatile Brennan Johnson instead.

It was reported by Het Laatste Nieuws (via Sport Witness) last week that although Spurs’ scouts were convinced about Orban, the Lilywhites found Gent’s €30m (£25.8m) asking price to be excessive, considering that the player only had six good months in the Belgian top flight.

Gent’s Gift Emmanuel Orban celebrates after scoring during a first leg game between Belgian soccer team KAA Gent and Slovakian club MSK Zilina, in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League competition, on Thursday 27 July 2023 in Gent. BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Barca now enter the mix for Spurs-linked Gift Orban

If Tottenham reignite their interest in the Gent star in January, they could be faced with plenty of competition, with Fichajes now claiming that Barca have their eye on the youngster.

The report states that the Catalan giants are on the lookout for Robert Lewandowski’s successor and have identified Orban as their number one target.

The publication adds that the Blaugrana could battle Spurs and AC Milan for the Nigerian’s signature when the transfer window reopens.

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham would have absolutely no issues outbidding both Milan and Barca if they decide to pursue Orban. However, it is unclear if Spurs are fully convinced about the 21-year-old, having walked away from a deal for him in the summer.

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Romero was one of several Tottenham stars who underperformed under Antonio Conte last season, with the centre-back coming in for plenty of criticism.

However, the 25-year-old has started the new season in fantastic form and has been much more like the player we saw during his first season at the North London club.

The centre-back seems to be growing with the additional leadership responsibility after Ange Postecoglou appointed him as the club’s vice-captain.

Romero took his form to the international scene, starting for Argentina in their two wins over Ecuador and Bolivia, with outlets from the South American country suggesting that the Tottenham man is now among the best in the world in his position (TyC Sports).

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Barca passed up on Cristian Romero back in 2021

Mundo Deportivo have now revealed that the former Juventus man was recommended to Barcelona by Lionel Messi ahead of the centre-back’s switch to Spurs in 2021.

The publication alleges that Messi’s father mentioned to the Catalan club’s form president Joan Laporta that the La Liga giants need Romero.

However, it is explained that not only did Laporta not listen to that advice but he also allowed Messi to join Paris Saint-Germain, with the outlet stating that those decisions were the worst that the club have made in their recent history.

Spurs Web Opinion

Romero is one of a whole host of impressive acquisitions that Paratici made during his time at the club.

If Ange does go on to have success this season or in the years to come, there is no doubt that the Italian would have had a huge hand in it, given the amount of top talent he has brought to Hotspur Way.

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The report reveals that Lo Celso was ‘one of Xavi’s requests’ to the Barca hierarchy this summer, with the 43-year-old seeing the Tottenham man as someone who can make a key impact in the final third.

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Postecoglou blocked Giovani Lo Celso exit

It is explained that Barca had ‘maintained contacts’ with Spurs regarding the 27-year-old, with the North London club alleged to have informed the La Liga giants earlier in the summer that they would only accept loaning the player out if the deal included a mandatory purchase option.

This is because Tottenham did not want to let a squad player like Lo Celso leave without getting anything in return.

In the end, Postecoglou allegedly informed Spurs that he is ‘counting’ on the Argentina international and wants to use him ‘in rotation’ this season.

Spurs Web Opinion

If Barca or any other club had made a loan offer with the obligation to sign Lo Celso permanently for £20m, Spurs would have likely offloaded the midfielder and brought in a replacement.

However, no such offer appeared to arrive and the former Real Betis man was seemingly keen to stay and fight for his place in the side.

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Tottenham concluded a deadline-day deal for Brennan Johnson, with several outlets indicating that the 22-year-old was Ange Postecoglou’s top attacking target (The Telegraph).

Until Thursday, there were some suggestions that Spurs could sign Fati instead of the Wales international (Sky Sports), but the Barca star eventually ended up joining Brighton on a season-long loan.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Fati thought he was heading to Tottenham

The Athletic have claimed that by Wednesday, Fati had decided that he would leave Barcelona in search of regular game time, with the attacker having communicated the same to Xavi.

The outlet states that while the forward’s agent, Jorge Mendes, put out the word that his client was available, Spurs were ‘tempted’ and decided to include the player on their shortlist of wide players to follow up.

It is explained that the structure of Mendes’ offer was always a loan without an option to buy. It is alleged by sources close to Fati that the 20-year-old seemed convinced about the idea of joining Spurs.

However, Roberto De Zerbi is thought to have called the Spain international and promised him an important role in the Brighton set-up, which swayed the player to move to the Amex Stadium instead.

Spurs Web Opinion 

I suspect Spurs only showed interest in Fati and Johan Bakayoko to put pressure on Forest to relax their demands for Johnson. The North Londoners might have made a more concrete effort for Fati if Barcelona had been willing to include an option to buy in the loan deal. 

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Fabrizio Romano has given his ‘here we go’ seal of approval to Fati’s Brighton loan, with the youngster flying to England today.

There were rumours that Spurs were not totally out of the race this morning, despite other claims, but that idea has not gained any traction throughout the day (SkySports).

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Spurs are fully focused on Brennan Johnson now

Sky Sports point out that Fati was one of three wide-forwards on Tottenham’s radar along with Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson and PSV Eindhoven’s Johan Bakayoko. However, it now appears that Fati is joining Brighton and Bakayoko is going to Brentford.

The outlet said that Johnson remained the Lilywhites’ top target but they would have to pay in excess of £40m to prise him away from the City Ground. It remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy and co will get the deal done in time.

Spurs Web Opinion

I suspect that one of the reasons Tottenham opened talks with Barca regarding Fati is to put pressure on Forest to reduce their asking price for Johnson. I fully expect Spurs to get a deal for the Wales international over the line before the window slams shut.

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On Sunday, several Spanish outlets suggested that Spurs were leading the race for Fati’s signature and that the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, was working to finalise his switch to the North London club (Mundo Deportivo).

However, it emerged this morning that Brighton had agreed to a deal with Barcelona to sign the 20-year-old on a season-long loan, with Fabrizio Romano even giving his ‘here we go’ seal of approval to the transfer.

The journalist suggested that the versatile forward is expected to arrive in England today to complete his medical ahead of his switch to the Amex Stadium.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona looks on during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Spurs still have hope of signing Ansu Fati

However, Sky Sports have now stated that while Fati is indeed flying to the UK today, the Seagulls have not yet fully concluded the deal.

The outlet claims that Tottenham continue to remain in talks with Barcelona over a deal for the Spain international.

Ansu Fati is expected to travel to the UK today to continue talks with Brighton over a potential move

Tottenham have also been in talks and remain interested in the player pic.twitter.com/M12C1ebywD

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 31, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

Fati would not be travelling to England for a medical unless Brighton had already agreed on a deal with Barca. So, I’m quite sceptical of this update from Sky.

If it is true that no option to buy is expected to be included in the deal, I can see why Tottenham would have pulled out of the race for the 22-year-old.

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Various sources have reported since this morning that Tottenham are in talks with Barcelona over a loan deal for Fati, with Mundo Deportivo even claiming that Spurs are now trying to finalise an agreement for the versatile attacker.

However, The Evening Standard claimed a few hours ago that the 20-year-old is not overly keen on leaving his boyhood club before the transfer window closes.

VILLARREAL, SPAIN – AUGUST 27: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Fati would prefer a move to a top club over Spurs

Sport have now elaborated on the matter further by stating that Fati only wants to leave Barcelona to join a ‘top club’ such as Liverpool or Atletico Madrid.

However, it is explained that those options look complicated as the Reds and the Colchoneros would only make a move for the Spain international if they offload Mohamed Salah or Yannick Carrasco respectively.

The report adds that Barcelona and super agent Jorge Mendes are both ‘pushing’ Fati to accept a loan move to Spurs, with the Lilywhites said to be showing a willingness to finalise the deal.

Spurs Web Opinion

If Fati is not overly keen on the move to Spurs, I do not see Postecoglou wanting to bring him in as the Australian evidently only wants players who are fully committed to the project. 

I am relatively confident that Tottenham see the Barca starlet as a back up to Brennan Johnson, who I believe remains Postecoglou’s top target.

In fact, Spurs’ intention in opening talks over Fati might be to put pressure on Nottingham Forest to reduce their asking price for the Wales international.

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Right from this morning, several sources, including Fabrizio Romano, have indicated that Spurs and Chelsea are in talks with Barcelona over a late deal to sign Fati on loan.

A couple of hours ago, Mundo Deportivo even went a step further and asserted that Spurs are working with super agent Jorge Mendes to finalise the transfer.

The publication claimed that the 20-year-old had made up his mind to leave Barca and that the Lilywhites were firmly in pole position to land him.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 08: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Fati wants to stay at Barcelona over Tottenham move

The Evening Standard have now reported something different, suggesting that it is Mendes who is offering Fati around to the likes of Chelsea and Spurs.

The publication states that the agent is doing this in an attempt to relieve Barcelona’s financial woes and allow the La Liga club to push ahead with a move to sign Joao Cancelo.

However, it is alleged that despite Barca’s keenness to sell Fati and the interest shown by the two London clubs, the wide-forward is reluctant to leave his boyhood club.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is still plenty of time in the transfer window for this deal to materialise and I would not be surprised if Barca actively try and push Fati out of the door, given their financial situation.

However, the 20-year-old is on quite high wages and it remains to be seen if Spurs would be willing to cover his full salary. I suspect that Brennan Johnson remains the North London club’s preferred target.

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Lenglet had been linked with a return to Tottenham for much of the summer on the back of his season-long loan spell at the North London club last season (AS via Sport Witness).

However, it was reported by Sport at the start of this week that Barcelona had thrown in the towel in their efforts to sell the Frenchman permanently to Spurs or to any other club.

The outlet explained that the Catalan giants were looking to loan out the centre-back as they were desperate to get his salary off their wage bill and it was subsequently revealed by Jijantes FC a couple of days ago that a move to Villa could open up as a possibility for the centre-back.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Clement Lenglet of Tottenham Hotspur in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Lenglet returning to PL but not to Tottenham

If Romano’s latest update is to be believed, Lenglet is now indeed on his way back to English football, with a move to Villa Park now on the offing for the player.

The journalist claimed that the West Midlands club have reached an agreement with Barca over a loan deal for the centre-back and have also agreed personal terms with the 28-year-old.

He added that the former Tottenham man will travel to England to have his medical alter today.

Clement Lenglet to Aston Villa, here we go! Agreement reached on loan deal as Lenglet will travel later today #AVFC

Negotiations revealed yesterday now set to be sealed, waiting for documents to be signed. Player already agreed. pic.twitter.com/mcvClghH4O

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion 

Emery has seemingly signed Lenglet as cover for Pau Torres following the injury to Tyrone Mings. I do not think any Spurs fan would be too displeased at the club’s decision not to move for the Frenchman.

However, I do wonder what this means for Eric Dier’s and Davinson Sanchez’s futures as I think there is now a decent chance that one of the two remain at Spurs.

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Barcelona want Spurs to cover 100% of the youngster’s wages, while conditions of the deal are still being discussed. Chelsea were also offered Fati but have made no approach yet.

This comes after Relevo reported that Spurs and Chelsea were in pole position to land the winger, while Jijantes FC added that Tottenham had requested a loan which Barcelona were intrigued by.

Understand Tottenham are now in contact with Barça to negotiate for Ansu Fati deal on loan until June 2024. #THFC

Discussions about conditions of the deal but Barça want 100% of the salary covered.

Ansu, also presented to Chelsea as opportunity but no former approach yet. pic.twitter.com/AxXVrmVqcW

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2023

Earlier this week, Ben Jacobs claimed Tottenham Hotspur would value Ansu Fati at around £45m, but his current club Barcelona would want at least £60m for the player.

As the final days of the transfer window play out, Tottenham are still yet to sign a new attacking player. Since the departure of Harry Kane at the start of the month, it has been widely expected that the club would try to fill this void in some way.

It has been suggested that Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson will be the latest recruit in the Ange Postecoglou era (The Times).

However, one name that has also been mentioned in conjunction with Tottenham’s search for attacking reinforcements is Barcelona star, Ansu Fati. It is said that the 20-year-old is being considered as an alternative option this summer (Lyall Thomas on The Last Word on Spurs).

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Barcelona want an ‘astronomical’ offer for Ansu Fati

While interest in Fati appears to be cooling off as Spurs get closer to the signing of Johnson, it appears there may be other reasons why the young Spaniard is unlikely to move to North London.

In a recorded message on Twitter, Ben Jacobs said: “My understanding is that Tottenham have looked and they think that there is a ballpark valuation, this is only from internal discussions, of about £45m [for Ansu Fati].

“Aston Villa have taken a look and even some other clubs, like Manchester United held an internal discussion building up to the window, just as due diligence – rather than anything more. They were thinking in the region of €35-40m (£30-34.3m).

“Barcelona would be looking at 70, 80, 90 million Euros (£60-77.2m), which feels astronomical, but that is what they feel the player could be worth and that is why a deal hasn’t been done.”

Now it appears the Lilywhites are instead looking at a loan deal for Fati, although it remains to be seen whether that would include an option or obligation to buy the youngster.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no way Spurs, or any club, would be paying that kind of money for Ansu Fati. He is a talented player, but has injury concerns holding him back, and is still so young that it’s hard to know exactly how he will eventually develop anyway. If that is the market price for Fati, then I can understand the loan move idea.

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Jijantes FC also reported that Lenglet could return to the Premier League this week, but not with Tottenham Hotspur.

Mundo Deportivo relayed earlier in the week that Clement Lenglet is now considering other options apart from Tottenham, with the centre-back even said to be open to a late switch to Saudi Arabia.

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The report stated that Tottenham have been at the front of the queue for Lenglet for much of the summer but have not been able to strike an agreement with Barcelona for the player’s transfer.

While other clubs are also said to be interested in the 28-year-old, the salary he currently earns at Camp Nou is said to be a deterrent for many of those teams. A move has thus been stalling for the Frenchman despite Barca’s desire to offload him.

Now it appears Aston Villa could enter the race for the French central defender after the injury to Tyrone Mings at the start of this season.

EXCL: Aston Villa weighing up a move for Clement Lenglet as option on the table for the final days of the window

There are multiple options available but Barcelona aware of Aston Villa interest, waiting for developments.

In any case, Barça feel sure that CL will leave. pic.twitter.com/DDNK4P5w1M

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

I expect Tottenham to offload Sanchez and Tanganga over the coming days and bring in one decent centre-back. However, I do not think that player is likely to be Lenglet. The only way I can see Spurs making a late move for the Frenchman is if they are also successful in moving Eric Dier on.

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Despite being deemed surplus to requirements by Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez at the start of the summer (Sport via Sport Witness), Clement Lenglet is still with the Catalan club as we head into the final week of the transfer window.

The Frenchman spent last season on loan with Tottenham, and it seemed he had done enough to tempt the North London club into making his stay there a permanent one.

According to Sport (print edition 25/07/23 via Sport Witness), Lenglet himself was keen to move to Spurs full-time, despite interest from Marseille.

More recently, it has been suggested that Barcelona have admitted defeat in their attempts to sell the centre-half, and will instead be open to loaning Lenglet out once more (Sport).

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Sevilla want Clement Lenglet to return

Whether Spurs intend to sign Lenglet or not remains to be seen, but it has emerged that another option could be on the table for Barcelona, as fellow Spanish outfit Sevilla have registered their interest in borrowing the 28-year-old this year.

That’s according to Marca, who claim Sevilla have “asked about” the potential of reuniting with the player they sold to Barca back in 2018. It is said that the “problem” would be Lenglet’s wage, which Sevilla would be unable to pay “in its entirety.”

Spurs Web Opinion

If we wanted Lenglet, we would surely have signed him weeks ago, so I would say we are firmly out of this race. There are far better options out there for us in this position, if we are just willing to spend the money to make the right investment. It is crucial we don’t settle for a cheap option in defence, as we have seen just how much work that area needs.

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Earlier this week, we relayed a report from Sport, which suggested that Barcelona had ‘thrown in the towel’ in their attempts to sell Lenglet permanently.

It was explained the Catalan club are instead now looking to loan out the player and are optimistic they will be able to do so, with other clubs apart from Spurs also on the table.

The report added that Barca are keen to ensure that whatever suitor will cover a ‘very important percentage’ of the defender’s wages this season

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Clement Lenglet of Tottenham Hotspur in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham still in the picture to sign Clement Lenglet

AS have now stated that the door is still open for the Frenchman to return to N17, with Spurs ‘continuing to insist’ on the centre-back’s signing.

The report reveals that while Tottenham have shown no intention to meet Barca’s €15m (£12.8m) asking price, no other club has come close to that figure either.

It is asserted that the Lilywhites remain the club who ‘most want’ Lenglet’s services and that a loan move now looks ‘the most solid option’, adding that the former Sevilla man’s exit could be delayed ‘until the last day’ of the window.

Spurs Web Opinion

This transfer saga has played out exactly how it always looked like it was going to. 

Tottenham were evidently sure that Barca would agree to a cut-price sale or a loan late in the window, given their desperation to get the centre-back’s salary off their wage bill.

If Spurs do manage to offload Eric Dier before the window shuts, I would not be surprised if they strike a late deal to re-sign Lenglet.

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The report states that with just a week left in the transfer window, Barcelona see the task of selling Lenglet to Tottenham or any other team as being ‘very difficult’, with the Catalan club now said to have ‘practically thrown in the towel’ in their attempts to do so.

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However, it is made clear that Xavi Hernandez does not want the centre-back to remain as part of his squad this season, with another loan move now looking the ‘only viable option’.

The publication adds that Barca are relatively optimistic that they can loan out Lenglet, with the outlet adding that there are ‘several options’ on the table ‘in addition to Tottenham’.

Barcelona are looking to loan out Clement Lenglet

It is explained that none of the interested clubs might be able to pay the 28-year-old’s full wages, which is why the Blaugrana may have to cover a part of it.

However, with Barca keen on reducing their wage bill, the La Liga giants are thought to be looking for a club that can take on ‘a very important percentage’ of Lenglet’s salary.

Spurs Web Opinion

I would not be surprised if we see Tottenham reigniting their interest in Lenglet during the final few days of the transfer window if they are able to offload Eric Dier.

It appears like  Spurs’ plan from the beginning was to play the waiting game so that Barca agree to sell the Frenchman for a cut-price fee, given the Catalan side’s desperation to trim their wage bill.

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It is common knowledge that Tottenham are in the market for another attacker, after Harry Kane departed the club earlier this month to join German champions Bayern Munich.

So far, Spurs have been linked with younger talents like Brennan Johnson (Independent) and Wilfried Gnonto (LondonWorld), as well as strikers such as Gift Orban (CaughtOffside) and Elye Wahi (Foot Mercato).

All those names are fine players, but lack the experience of playing at the top level for club and country. That is something that cannot be said of Barcelona attacker, Ansu Fati.

The Catalan club apparently told Fati back in May that he was free to leave this summer amid interest from various Premier League sides (90 Min). More recently, it was suggested that the player himself was pushing for a move away from Barcelona (AS).

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Spurs and Aston Villa fight it out for Ansu Fati

Now, the talk surrounding Fati’s future has intensified. According to El Chiringuito journalist, Jose Alvarez Haya, the race for the Spaniard is between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Apparently, Fati’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has been touting his client’s services to various clubs and it seems the Premier League pair are keen. Haya claims it will take €50m to secure Fati’s services.

Meanwhile, the latest edition of Marca (via Sport Witness) corroborated the claims that Fati could be on his way to England. However, with Barca desperate to reduce their wage bill, it is suggested the La Liga outfit could be willing to explore either a sale or a loan move.

Spurs Web Opinion

On his day, Ansu Fati is a phenomenal talent. However, his injury issues are a major concern and I just can’t see him being worth the money or the risk.

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