Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to sign exiled Barcelona youngster

Ilaix Moriba has been at the forefront of speculation aplenty ever since Joan Laporta took over as Barcelona president. Initially, the youngster’s contract renewal was one of the president’s priorities in his new tenure. However, one complication after another has made the dealings almost impossible.

Seemingly blinded by the allure of the ludicrous wages floating around in the market, Ilaix and his entourage have hung Barcelona to dry with their unreasonable economic demands. Despite multiple proposals and follow-ups from the club, the midfielder and his representatives have refused to renew or even offer a response.

Ultimately, Joan Laporta decreed that Ilaix Moriba either renews or spends his season in the stands unless a suitable offer comes in. Barcelona’s financial condition is no surprise, which justifies their harsh stance on Ilaix, despite his talent. Earlier, it was reported that Chelsea were in the running for the midfielder.

Now, according to Gerard Romero, it seems as though a buyer has arrived in Tottenham Hotspur, who are ready to pay the 20 million euro asking price for the La Masia product.

However, the player’s wage demands and agent commissions are once again causing issues. Ilaix’s father, his primary representative, and his agency are demanding 15 million in commissions and are asking for a mega salary of 8-10 million euros per year.

For context, that is almost as much as Liverpool superstar Mohammed Salah earns. At a time where COVID-19 has impacted the finances of every club in the world, Moriba and his entourage have been very unreasonable towards Barcelona and now towards their potential new buyers as well.

If they do not get their priorities straight, Ilaix will just be another talent laid to waste by greed.