Barcelona will now demand €15 million to part ways with 28-year-old French defender Clement Lenglet, who will likely join Tottenham Hotspur.
A report by SPORT, as relayed by Sport Witness, has revealed Barcelona’s latest media-speculated price for Clement Lenglet. The Catalan giants want €15 million in exchange for the 28-year-old defender. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur will likely offer around €10 million for him. And Joan Laporta has insisted that the centre-back will join the North London club this summer.
Clement Lenglet is at a crossroads in his career. The French international did not have a fulfilling loan stint with Tottenham Hotspur this past season. While he featured regularly, his performance levels were sub-par. And he has now returned to Barcelona after the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
The 28-year-old made 35 appearances for Tottenham while chipping in with one goal and two assists. But Lenglet’s Barcelona future is non-existent, with the Blaugrana ready to cash in on him in the summer transfer window. And Tottenham will likely secure his services in a permanent deal ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Recent reports have claimed that Tottenham will look to pull off a bargain deal for the Frenchman. But the media’s speculation of Barcelona’s asking price keeps throwing up new figures every few days. And there have been murmurs of valuations of €5 million and €10 million, with Tottenham offering a lower sum every time.
Barça president Laporta: “I think that we will reach an agreement for Lenglet with Tottenham”. 🚨🔵🔴 #THFC
“Kessié future? We don’t know formally. If he wants to leave, we will respect it — but he can be very useful for Barça”, he told La Vanguardia. pic.twitter.com/w2wol76gFj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2023
The latest speculation suggests Barcelona will look to recoup €15 million from Lenglet’s sale. Meanwhile, Tottenham will look to secure his services for a base fee of €10 million. And despite the difference of €5 million, the report claims an agreement between Barcelona and Tottenham is close. It is not surprising that Barcelona will be eager to get rid of the 28-year-old quickly.
The Catalan giants remain in financial turmoil and cannot hope to welcome new signings without offloading several players. In particular, Barcelona’s wage book poses a problem as they need to lighten the salary mass. So it will be interesting to see if the reigning La Liga champions are ready to accept €10 million.
Meanwhile, reports have claimed that Tottenham and Lenglet have an agreement in principle on personal terms. And a deal between the North London club and Barcelona should conclude in a few days. In addition, Joan Laporta remains confident about Barcelona’s ability to conclude a deal for the Frenchman soon.
Some players are difficult to play against, some players are difficult manage, the problem however with Lenglet is, he is so awful that he is difficult to WATCH!
His name on the team sheet usually means the team will lose, as opposing players know he is never in the right position to make a tackle, and even when he IS he doesn’t seem to know how.
I am dreading him back at Spurs!
It’s a very good news Tottenham signing Lenglet and i wish the deal to be conclude soon.