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title: "Tottenham: Journalist shares Lenglet transfer update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-journalist-shares-lenglet-transfer-update/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-06-09T18:05:23Z"
modified: "2022-06-09T18:05:23Z"
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# Tottenham: Journalist shares Lenglet transfer update

**Journalist Shay Lugassi, chief editor for the[Barca Times](https://twitter.com/Shlugassi), has shared an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye centre-half…

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly [eyeing a new centre-back](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1534199709643964422) before pre-season begins with both the Italian and club chief Fabio Paratici eager to get business done early.

A move for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni now [seems unlikely](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10897383/Alessandro-Bastonis-agent-confirms-50m-rated-defender-remain-Inter-Milan-season.html) with the player’s agent confirming the 23-year-old’s intention to remain at the San Siro for 2022/2023.

As such, Paratici’s [scattergun approach](https://theathletic.com/3093613/2022/01/26/paratici-will-keep-plates-spinning-until-monday-but-must-ensure-spurs-dont-end-up-with-a-mess-on-their-hands/) may come into play with the Lilywhites now linked to many alternatives – including Villarreal star [Pau Torres](https://twitter.com/_GIFN/status/1534288312780738560) and Lenglet.

### The Latest: Spurs ‘open’ to loan deal…

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

According to Lugassi, Spurs are now ‘open’ to sealing a loan move for France international Lenglet – but there is an issue with his salary demands.

Sharing news on the 26-year-old, he explained (via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Shlugassi/status/1534277629657894913)):

*“If something was not understood, Tottenham are OPEN to getting a loan deal but the problem is the salary.”*

### The Verdict: Go further?

If Spurs can whittle down these proposed wage problems, Lenglet could be a solid option at little cost if they can secure a temporary deal.

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Called a ‘[top player](https://www.90min.com/in/posts/6451798-didier-deschamps-showers-clement-lenglet-with-praise-as-he-rises-in-the-pecking-order-for-france)‘ by Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps, he is a composed and assured figure at playing out from the back, averaging an impressive 91% pass accuracy over his 21 La Liga appearances last season ([WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/65/Show/Spain-Barcelona)

That’s better than [any Spurs player](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham) in Conte’s squad managed over 21/22, but that being said, a ‘[world class’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-told-to-sign-world-class-pau-torres-for-smaller-fee-after-sources-update-expert/) potential signing like Torres would arguably excite fans that bit more.

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***In other news: ‘Better and better’ – Insider says Tottenham could make announcement ‘in the coming days’…find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-football-insider-romero-announcement-thfc-latest/)***