Real Betis join Sevilla in the race for €10 million-rated Barcelona outcast

Barcelona’s work in the transfer market is in full swing, as the culmination of the window draws closer.

After all but securing the signing of Joao Cancelo on loan, the La Liga champions are on the lookout to integrate more signings and simultaneously work on exit operations that will ensure space is created on the wage bill.

Clement Lenglet has spent the majority of the summer transfer window searching for a new team after spending a year on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Frenchman sought a return to the north London club, but Spurs’ unwillingness to meet Barça’s demands and a refusal from the player to join Saudi Arabia, mean he is still in Catalonia.

Now, though, teams from Spain are beginning to crop up as viable destinations for the 28-year-old, whose market value stands at €10 million.

Clement Lenglet has a new suitor

Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, Real Betis have joined Sevilla as one of the interested parties to acquire Clement Lenglet.

Previously, it was reported that Sevilla were keen on obtaining the player, and negotiations between the two sides had been progressing over a loan deal.

Lenglet has also shown acceptance of this move, as he is eager to return to a familiar environment.

However, Real Betis have emerged in the race due to their improved financial state after receiving a financial injection.

Fortifying the defence with a ball-playing centre-back is one of the goals of Manuel Pellegrini’s side, and as such they have turned to Lenglet.

Lenglet’s salary is a point of concern

However, Both clubs are unwilling to pay the Frenchman’s entire €8 million net wage, which is a substantial sum for Barça in their current economic climate.

The Catalan giants are aiming to take as little responsibility as possible, but the hierarchy is aware that they will have to deal with it to some extent if they are to secure a loan exit for the player.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.