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Publication date: Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:50
Tottenham manager José Mourinho wants to bring versatile Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena to north London, according to a report.
Alena is one of the most promising talents to emerge from BarcelonaLa Masia Academy lately. In fact, he has recently returned to the Camp Nou after a loan at Real Betis.
However, the 22 year old There is still a minute to go since Ronald Koeman took over the club. That trend continued on Saturday, when Koeman’s team lost 3-1 to big rivals Real Madrid.
According to Don balon, Mourinho has Alena in his sights as he seeks to add to his midfield. What’s more, he had a good eye on El Clásico to see if the Spaniard had a chance to make an impact.
The report states that if Alena did not play in that match, as well as the immediate matches that follow, then Mourinho could be sure that the player’s luck will not improve.
As such, given his latest snub from Koeman, Don balon states that Mourinho will order a raid for the midfielder.
The Portuguese coach will ask Levy to approve a deal for the winter transfer window, which means the coach could achieve his goal sooner rather than later.
In fact, Mourinho has reportedly noted Alena’s versatility as a key trait. In addition to playing in the center of the field, the 22-year-old can substitute on the right wing.
As for how much the deal would cost, Spurs must pay 18 million euros (16.3 million pounds sterling).
However, there is still ‘disagreement’ in Barcelona about the player’s future. Some managers believe that Alena should earn her chance, since she is a product of the club’s academy.
However, a transfer is not ruled out, with Tottenham showing great interest.
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The Polish international’s only games this season have been for his country and he has not appeared at all for his club.
As such, he reportedly ordered his agent to find him a new club in January, with Tottenham as a potential destination.
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