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title: "Tottenham: Ben Jacobs drops centre-back claim"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-07-03T21:15:23Z"
modified: "2022-07-03T21:15:23Z"
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# Tottenham: Ben Jacobs drops centre-back claim

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) could dip back into the transfer market in search of another central defender, even if Clement Lenglet completes his loan switch from Barcelona, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.**

### **The Lowdown: Lenglet arriving in N17**

As per reliable journalist [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1543134377126744064) (2 July), Spurs are ‘hopeful’ of completing a deal with the La Liga giants for the Frenchman ‘very soon’.

[Spanish sources](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220701/1001830591/lenglet-vuela-londres-firmar-tottenham.html) claim that the 27-year-old has been granted permission by the Catalan club to complete his loan switch to north London, with [reports](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1543134377126744064) suggesting that personal terms have already been agreed with the player.

The Lilywhites are expected to pay in the region of [£6m](https://www.givemesport.com/88029079-tottenham-very-possible-second-centre-back-signs-after-lenglet-at-hotspur-way) to help cover the defender’s wages.

### **The Latest: Jacobs’ claim**

Jacobs believes that Antonio Conte could look to go back into the transfer market for another centre-back once a deal for Lenglet is completed.

When asked whether Spurs could sign another central defender, the reporter told [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88029079-tottenham-very-possible-second-centre-back-signs-after-lenglet-at-hotspur-way): “Yes, it’s very possible. The thing about Lenglet is it would be a loan deal.

“They would still have financial capability to get another one in. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if two defenders come in.”

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

### **The Verdict: Short-term signing**

Whilst the France international has a wealth of experience playing at the top level, illustrated by his 156 appearances in La Liga and 42 outings in the Champions League (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/clement-lenglet/leistungsdaten/spieler/182904)), Lenglet’s arrival at Hotspur Way only fills the void temporarily.

After the culmination of the 2022/23 season, the defender will return to Spain, and Conte will be left without a left-sided centre-back.

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Therefore, it is crucial that Fabio Paratici brings in a younger and permanent addition for Spurs’ backline, somebody who can grow into Conte’s team under a more long-term vision.

With that in mind, Jacobs’ promising claim will surely be welcomed by Tottenham fans.