What do you do with a $45 million defender you don’t need? Get rid of him in any way that you can. However, that’s easier said than done for Barcelona and the guy they signed five years ago from Sevilla.Barca are trying to resolve Clement Lenglet’s situation. The centre-back spent the last season on loan at Tottenham, and Spurs would love to keep him. However, he finds himself back at Barca, the club that’s trying to get rid of him. Such is football.Kessie and Al-Ahli: It’s close##NAJAVA_MECA_7413037##Negotiations were underway with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to transfer the 28-year-old Frenchman, but the player declined the offer. Despite an appealing contract proposal, Lenglet’s desire was to continue competing at the highest level in European football. Barca’s main priority is not having to pay his salary. Lenglet is under contract until 2026.Tottenham remain interested, and Barca is trying to find a solution face-to-face when the English club arrives in Catalonia for the Joan Gamper Trophy on 8 August. Representatives from both clubs will discuss matters and hopefully reach an agreement. Lenglet is more than open to continuing his career in England.📌 Gabriel Sanz: “FC Barcelona and Tottenham are set to discuss the transfer of Clement Lenglet during the Joan Gamper Cup match.” ✅ pic.twitter.com/1FZr8LuYzH— Barça Notes 🗒 (@BarcaNotes) August 5, 2023 Other clubs have expressed interest as well. AC Milan is one of them, but they hesitate to pay his substantial transfer fee. Napoli has recently joined the race as they search for a new centre-back as a replacement for Kim Min-jae, who moved to Bayern. The Neapolitans targeted RC Lens’ Kevin Danso, but he chose to sign a new contract and play in the Champions League with Les Lensois. However, Lenglet’s desire to return to England will likely prove pivotal in this whole matter.
