Spanish reporter David Bernabeu Reverter has claimed that Clement Lenglet has now turned down the chance to move to Saudi Arabia.
It was Mundo Deportivo who were the first to report on Wednesday that Spurs faced a challenge from Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr for Lenglet’s signature
The report claimed that the Middle Eastern side were locked in talks with Barcelona over a deal for the Frenchman.
Al-Nassr’s interest in the 28-year-old was subsequently backed up by Sport, who claimed that the Saudi club were willing to meet Barca’s €15m (£13m) asking price, which Tottenham have no intention of doing.
However, it was explained that the centre-back was not particularly keen on making a switch to Al-Nassr and was prioritising a move to Spurs, with whom he had already agreed a three-year contract.
The publication added that the defender was hoping that Barca can reach a compromise with Tottenham when the Lilywhites travel to Catalonia for the Joan Gamper trophy.
Lenglet has turned down Saudi Arabia move
Reverter has now gone a step further by asserting on social media that Lenglet has given a definitive ‘no’ to the approach from Saudi Arabia.
It seems like Lenglet has his heart set on a move to Tottenham, which is why the North London club appear convinced that playing the waiting game would help them get a favourable deal for the Frenchman, with pressure now pilling on Barca to reduce their wage bill.
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