Tottenham were in for Adama Traore last month, but the Spanish winger ended up re-signing for Barcelona on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Spurs held talks with the 26-year-old wide man's entourage over the January transfer window and were understood to be close to signing him at one point.
However, when Barcelona entered the fray, the deal seemed to move relatively swiftly and without difficulties in negotiations.
