Player Watch: Clément Lenglet

[JerryGarcia]

Huh? Whether a purchase option exists does not matter if the player himself doesn't want to join, just like Toby rejected Southampton

Yes of course but you’re still putting the player in the shop window

 

[lukadownthelane]

You can only imagine Barca wanted an option that was too high or we wouldn’t pay the difference in his contract unless he proves himself

 

[Johno1470]

The no option makes complete sense if we do sign another CB this window. Though it could be likely if he has a class season then he may choose to move elsewhere. Anyhow, that’s a problem for next summer. Awesome signing!

 

[SambaSpurs]

People shouldn't stress about not having an option, if indeed that's even true.

He's not a global superstar who will almost certainly year it up in the PL. He's a good player who's lost his way a bit, so this is a calculated risk as a signing, and brave of him to try a new adventure and rediscover himself.

Barca don't want him. He hasn't worked out there. If he performs brilliantly for us this year then (1) we've had a great year from him, and (2) there's a good chance he'd want to stay rather than risk going back to Barca where it wasn't working.

Some players just don't work at some clubs. Soldado wasn't a bad player, he was brilliant in Spain; he just was a bad fit for us.

The only annoying thing would be if he plays well for us and gets plaudits, then it’ll take a chunk out of next season’s budget. You would have hoped that some kind of agreement could be found.

Either way though, I’m going to focus on the good in this deal. I’m sure we can sort something sensible next summer if it comes to it, and if we are looking to it’ll be because he had a great season for us.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Yes of course but you’re still putting the player in the shop window

Hopefully its mutually beneficial.

If he does well, and helps Spurs win something, but then ultimately wants to go elsewhere - I'll still be happy.

 

[bomberH]

I don’t use the word ‘astute’ often. In fact that might even be the first time I’ve ever typed it let alone said it. But I see this signing as an astute signing by the club.

Astute.

Astutiola.

 

[Yid-ol]

The no option makes complete sense if we do sign another CB this window. Though it could be likely if he has a class season then he may choose to move elsewhere. Anyhow, that’s a problem for next summer. Awesome signing!

Or we want someone else ( like Torres) but need to maybe wait for next window to sign them.

 

[Johnny J]

BBC saying report are there IS an option to buy.

Tottenham sign Lenglet on loan from Barcelona

Tottenham complete loan signing of France centre-back Clement Lenglet from Barcelona

www.bbc.co.uk

The deal is reported to have an option-to-buy clause included.

Edit: confirmed incorrect by Barca below

 

[nedley]

Fully behind him.

I'm expecting 2 of Rondon, Sanchez and Tanganga to go either on loan or permanents.

If that's the case another CB is coming, although not as higher a profile as some are expecting imo.

 

[Schitzophonic]

Clément Lenglet loaned to Tottenham Hotspur

Premiership side and FC Barcelona reach agreement on player that expires on 30 June 2023

www.fcbarcelona.com

No purchase option. Confirmed by Barca.

 

[worcestersauce]

Fully behind him.

I'm expecting 2 of Rondon, Sanchez and Tanganga to go either on loan or permanents.

If that's the case another CB is coming, although not as higher a profile as some are expecting imo.

If so it'll be Tanganga and Rodon.

 

[Yiddo100]

Clément Lenglet loaned to Tottenham Hotspur

Premiership side and FC Barcelona reach agreement on player that expires on 30 June 2023

www.fcbarcelona.com

No purchase option. Confirmed by Barca.

There we have it

 

[Danny B]

BBC saying report are there IS an option to buy.

Tottenham sign Lenglet on loan from Barcelona

Tottenham complete loan signing of France centre-back Clement Lenglet from Barcelona

www.bbc.co.uk

They are not saying it themselves, they are saying it is reported (by someone else) that there is an option to buy. It's a subtle difference.

 

[curlacious]

NO OPTION HERE WE GO

 

[HotSprut]

Good deal for Barca; worst case scenario we pay part of his wages for a year and best case they get a more valuable asset next season.

 

[Johnny J]

They are not saying it themselves, they are saying it is reported (by someone else) that there is an option to buy. It's a subtle difference.

Yes...That's literally what I wrote.

 

[mark87]

He speaks English, which is very handy.....but he said the word 'Soccer'....get rid.

 

[Danny B]

Yes...That's literally what I wrote.

We already knew there were reports. Saying the BBC are saying it changed nothing.

Yes...That's literally what I wrote.

Well, if you read it again, it's not 'literally' what you wrote. You literally wrote "BBC saying report [sic] are there IS an option to buy" which doesn't actually make sense and was just confirmation of what we have known for days i.e. that there are reports out there suggesting that we had an option.

Anyway, it's all moot since - as you have said yourself - Barca have confirmed there isn't an option.

 

[quackers]

he will be in the last year of his contract next summer. Even without an option he wont be overly expensive.

 

[Johnny J]

We already knew there were reports. Saying the BBC are saying it changed nothing.


Well, if you read it again, it's not 'literally' what you wrote. You literally wrote "BBC saying report [sic] are there IS an option to buy" which doesn't actually make sense and was just confirmation of what we have known for days i.e. that there are reports out there suggesting that we had an option.

Anyway, it's all moot since - as you have said yourself - Barca have confirmed there isn't an option.

Yes, I missed off the "s" by mistake. Sorry about the whole post, mate. Was just posting an article I thought might be useful.