Barcelona outcast closing in on Tottenham Hotspur switch – report

With Barcelona looking to get rid of the deadwood from the squad at the earliest possible, they might be in for some success in the coming days. Alex Collado is understood to be on the verge of signing for Real Betis on a free transfer.

And now Mundo Deportivo is reporting that another Barça outcast Clement Lenglet could soon be on his way out with a transfer to Tottenham appearing close.

The French centre-half spent the last season away on loan at Tottenham after having fallen out of favour at Barcelona under Xavi Hernandez.

Lenglet enjoyed a solid enough campaign with the Lilywhites, making 35 appearances and even setting up a couple of goals for his teammates.

With there being no buy option in the loan deal, the former Sevilla ace returned to Barcelona upon the expiry of the temporary agreement.

Lenglet showed up to the pre-season training camp on Monday and went through the medical and fitness tests. However, Barcelona have confirmed that the 28-year-old has been given permission to skip training until July 18 so that he can arrange his transfer away from the club.

And, now, it is being reported that Lenglet could be close to moving to Tottenham on a permanent transfer.

Talks between the two clubs had been going on for quite some time now without a firm agreement over a transfer fee. Barcelona were said to seeking around €15 million for the defender, but Spurs were reluctant to meet that figure as they are also matching his high wages.

But, a middle ground might have been reached in the negotiations, with the report now stating that Lenglet is close to securing his exit from Barcelona.

However, in case the transfer is not complete before the Blaugrana fly off to the USA for their pre-season tour, there is a possibility that Lenglet might be on the flight with the rest of the squad.