Will Spurs go back for Bartra to replace Fazio

Will Spurs go back for Bartra to replace Fazio

Barcelona are putting centre-back Marc Bartra up for sale. he is a player we tried to sign when he had a release clause that could be activated.

The 25-year-old (26 in January) decided to stay at Barcelona a fifth choice centre-back and as expected is now deemed surplus to requirements. I know it was his home club but why do players who clearly are not going to be playing much cling on? This season he has figured in 13 La Liga games, a total of 497 minutes which equates to just four and a half games., basically a wasted year

He is right-footed and we are looking for cover for Toby Alderweireld with Federico Fazio not proving up to the task. Obviously, as we are interested Liverpool have to get their mention and Manchester United's name has been thrown at the story too.

Having tried to sign him we obviously like the player and with only a year left on his contract. Barcelona are said to be looking for a fee in the region of £8.6-million. He is not a tall centre-back but he is good on the ground so would perhaps suit our passing style.

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