Alessandro Bastoni was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer and, while Antonio Conte missed out on his primary target, the north Londoners didn't exactly walk away empty handed. Instead, Spurs set their sights on Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, who could prove to be a shrewd alternative.
The 27-year-old has joined the north Londoners on a season-long loan from the Spanish giants, with no option-to-buy. He had been heavily linked with an exit from the Camp Nou for some time after falling out of favour under Xavi.
Amid limited first-team opportunities at Barcelona — despite having helped the club secure a domestic double in 2018/19 — transfer chief Fabio Paratici tried to lure the France international to Hotspur Way a year ago but a deal never came to fruition. As they say, good things come to those who wait; Tottenham could be in for a pleasant surprise, with many significant factors pointing towards a bright future for Lenglet at the club.
