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Tottenham: Journalist shares Lenglet transfer update
Journalist Shay Lugassi, chief editor for the Barca Times, 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 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 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 may come into play with the Lilywhites now linked to many alternatives – including Villarreal star Pau Torres and Lenglet.
The Latest: Spurs ‘open’ to loan deal…
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):
“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.
Who do Tottenham need to sign after Forster?
Torres
Eriksen
Jesus
Gvardiol
Other (let us know in the comments!)
Called a ‘top player‘ 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).
That’s better than any Spurs player in Conte’s squad managed over 21/22, but that being said, a ‘world class’ potential signing like Torres would arguably excite fans that bit more.
In other news: ‘Better and better’ – Insider says Tottenham could make announcement ‘in the coming days’…find out more here.
