Barcelona need to make significant sales over the coming weeks if they are to return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule for the summer transfer window. The idea is for fringe players to be moved on firstly, and one who is a prime candidate to be gone is Clement Lenglet, whose loan spell at Aston Villa has now finished.
Aston Villa are passing on the permanent signing of Clement Lenglet. The France defender spent last season on-loan at Villa from Barcelona. But Mundo Deportivo says Villa have decided against extending his stay or buying his contract.
In order to raise the money required to bring in the signings needed for Xavi Hernandez’s squad, Barcelona will be looking to move several fringe players during the summer transfer window.
Barcelona are desperate to raise funds this summer, and while a major exit is predicted from their starting team, one of the key avenues they are exploring are the sales of their loan players.
It would appear that Christmas has come a little later for Barcelona, with the Catalans likely to be the beneficiaries of some unexpected transfer funds thanks to a decision by Aston Villa.
Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet is set to complete a permanent summer move to Premier League side Aston Villa. The Catalans opted against forcing through a sale in the January transfer window due to their frustration over his lack of playing time at Villa.
AC Milan were left frustrated in their pursuit of Aston Villa defender Clement Lenglet. Lenglet, on-loan at Villa from Barcelona, was a January target for the Rossonero.
Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet is set to stay at Aston Villa for the rest of the season. Lenglet had been thought to be eager to leave the club to secure regular football.
Aston Villa defender Clement Lenglet reportedly wants to leave the club with AC Milan interested in his signature. The French defender joined the Premier League side on loan from Barcelona in the summer but has struggled to get consistent playing time under the Spanish manager.
AC Milan’s move for Clement Lenglet could be scuppered by the big wages that the French defender currently receives and Barcelona’s desire not to pay them.
Aston Villa coach Unai Emery has dealt AC Milan a blow ahead of the opening of the January transfer market by mentioning his desire to keep Clement Lenglet at the club.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is delighted with the impact of Clement Lenglet. On-loan from Barcelona, there's suggestions Lenglet could be on the move in January.
Aston Villa defender Clement Lenglet admits there's frustration after at Manchester United on Tuesday night. United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the winner.
Milan and Napoli have taken an interest in Clement Lenglet, but it’s not so certain he’ll leave Aston Villa even though he hasn’t had a prominent role so far.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery insists he wants to keep hold of Clement Lenglet. The defender is on-loan at Villa from Barcelona and has been linked with a move away in January But Emery said on Thursday: "I am very happy with him.
On-loan Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet appears to be close to deciding his future, with a number of reports flying around about the Frenchman. His immediate future will hinge on Aston Villa, who must decide whether to terminate his current loan deal, or hold onto the 28-year-old.
Another source have confirmed that AC Milan are interested in signing Clement Lenglet from Barcelona, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa. MilanNews
Bayern Munich are interested in Aston Villa defender Clement Lenglet. Lenglet is currently on-loan at Villa from Barcelona and has struggled for minutes so far this season.
LaLiga interest is arriving for Aston Villa defender Clement Lenglet. The France international is on-loan at Villa Park from Barcelona, where the Catalans have concerns over the lack of action he is seeing.
Aston Villa are set to make another major signing as French international Clement Lenglet is close to sealing a move from Barcelona, according to reports from football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Clement Lenglet seems to be reaching a critical point, as the club plans to meet with Barcelona officials during their pre-season friendly in Spain next week.
Clement Lenglet has been linked with a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur since the start of the summer transfer window. Spurs signed Lenglet on loan from Barcelona last summer who was considered to be a stop-gap signing at that time after the club failed to sign any of their top priority centre-backs.
Things could be about to change quite significantly under Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, with the new man in charge turning his attentions to Premier League centre-back.
Clement Lenglet is making his 50th appearance in the Champions League and it could be one to remember. The on-loan Barcelona defender, who is in action for Spurs in the Champions League, has popped up with a rare, but absolutely massive goal for the Lilywhites.
Footage of Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet appearing to cry following the Catalan giants disappointing draw over the weekend has surfaced online. The French centre-back was filmed leaving leaving the Camp Nou and the French international appeared to be crying when he was approached by fans.
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