Tottenham and Marseille interested in signing Barcelona misfit on loan

With Barcelona preparing for a summer overhaul, Clement Lenglet is one of the players who is expected to pack his bags and depart this summer.

The 27-year-old signed for the Blaugrana in 2018 from fellow La Liga side Sevilla. The Frenchman soon ousted compatriot Samuel Umtiti and became a regular in the side but has dropped down the pecking order over the past couple of years.

Lenglet was hardly used by Xavi Hernandez in the recently-concluded campaign. And with the club targeting Jules Kounde while also adding Andreas Christensen, it is clear that the former Sevilla star’s time at Camp Nou is nearing an end.

And, as per Mundo Deportivo, Lenglet is set to meet with his agent to discuss the options on the table as he prepares to move on from Barcelona this summer.

According to the report, the 27-year-old is being pursued by Ligue 1 outfit Olympique de Marseille, who want to sign him on a season-long loan.

Lenglet is also courting interest from Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, who are keen to take the French international on a loan deal for two years.

However, both Tottenham and Marseille want Barcelona to continue paying part of the defender’s wages, something that the Catalans do not wish to do.

Lenglet, for his part, is aware that he does not have any place in the Barça squad and is ready to move on in search of regular game-time, after having refused to leave the club during the January transfer window.

The 27-year-old is intent on making the France squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year and is aware that he needs to play regularly to stand a chance of being selected. So, the minutes offered will likely play a major part in his decision.