Tottenham Hotspur are still in the running to sign Clement Lenglet, despite Al-Nassr closing in on a deal with Barcelona.
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, the Saudi Pro League club is willing to pay £12.9 million to recruit the Frenchman this summer.
The 28-year-old would want to join Tottenham if they match the club’s offer; Spurs remain in the race
Clement Lenglet is almost certainly not going to be playing for Barcelona next season. The Catalan giants appear to be desperate to move the 28-year-old off their books.
Tottenham not yet out of the race to sign Lenglet
The 28-year-old would want to join Tottenham if they match the club’s offer; Spurs remain in the race
And a return to Tottenham appeared to be on the cards. According to Sport, he could have previously signed for Spurs for a small sum.
However, this is no longer the case.
Al-Nassr have now entered the race for Lenglet’s signature, according to Sport. They are also willing to spend €15 million to get him to the Kingdom.
Tottenham, though, is not yet out of the race, according to Sport. If Spurs can match Al-Nassr’s offer, Lenglet is expected to return to the Premier League.
Finally, you’d think Tottenham would be content to let Lenglet go to Saudi Arabia. If they were willing to pay £12.9 million for him, they would have done it by now.
Lenglet would not have been a bad addition to Tottenham’s squad. Last season, he was a solid player for the club. And Spurs desperately need more defensive reinforcements before the new season begins.
Tottenham, however, is embarking on a new era under Ange Postecoglou. And, until things get desperate at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it’s difficult to see Spurs matching Al-Nassr’s bid.
