The soap opera looks to end soon, as Ilaix Moriba is closer to Barcelona exit than ever before. Various Spanish media are reporting that the young Guinean is on the verge of signing for Tottenham this week. The negotiations are advanced, as Moriba’s agent is already in London to discuss the deal, and apparently, the player is keen to move to the Premier League. The only other serious suitor, RB Leipzig is around 1 billion short of the asking price, as Barcelona wants to get as much money as possible for the talented midfielder.Barca’s Moriba switching alliances from Spain to GuineaDue to his decision to switch from Spanish to Guinean national team, his potential move to Tottenham will be easier and he will get enough points needed to play in the Premier League. Moriba is aware that RB Leipzig is better environment for his career, but the Germans have already spent enough money in this transfer window, and in order to accept Moriba’s large financial demands, they need to pay as little as possible, so they offered over 1 billion Ksh. Barcelona on the other hand, want’s to get as much as possible, since Moriba is worth much more. They are asking around 2.2 billion.Quran was the key for Moriba’s first Barca contract, but it won’t help this timeSo, Tottenham emerged as a likely destination for two reasons: they are the only club that are willing to pay the sum Barca is asking, and they are the only club which can afford Moriba’s financial demands. To make room for the Guinean, Spurs have sold Moussa Sissoko to Watford, earning additional 756 million Ksh. (1.45) BARCELONA (4.40) GETAFE (7.50)If the deal is done until the end of the transfer window, Moriba actually has a chance to play immediately. With Sissoko gone and Ndombele injured, coach Nuno Espírito Santo only has Pierre-Emile Hojberg, Giovani Lo Celso and Harry Winks as available midfielders.
