Barcelona loanee awaiting Tottenham manager appointment before deciding on permanent move

A few days ago, Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly informed Barcelona of their desire to sign Clement Lenglet on a permanent deal.

The Premier League giants have been left impressed by Lenglet’s performances in England since signing him on loan last summer. Although he did not start out as a regular, he has adapted to the Premier League quite well in recent months.

According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, even Lenglet is happy with his life at Tottenham. The defender feels at home in North London, which could see him agree to a permanent move to Spurs this coming summer.

However, it appears the Frenchman is not willing to commit just yet. He is waiting to see who Tottenham appoint as their next manager before he signs a permanent deal with the Premier League giants.

Lenglet was rated highly by former coach Antonio Conte. Since the Italian’s departure, the Barcelona centre-back had been working under caretaker manager Ryan Mason, who will not keep his job beyond the summer.

Tottenham have been actively searching the market for a new coach, having recently ruled out signing Julian Nagelsmann. The new Spurs manager for next season will go a long way in determining the fate of Lenglet.

As for Tottenham, the club are satisfied with the player’s performances. Once they receive the green light from the defender himself, the club will have to reach an agreement with Barcelona over a permanent deal for the Frenchman.

Barcelona are likely to hold out for a fee of around €15 million for the services of Lenglet, but it will not come as a surprise to see the Catalans having to settle for a lower fee.