Barcelona face the real risk of losing their top target after Tottenham Hotspur launched an ambitious move to hijack the deal.
The London club is pushing hard behind the scenes, and their growing confidence has shifted the conversation around a player Barcelona and Real Madrid have tracked for some time.
With the defender now approaching a crucial career decision, Spurs appear ready to move decisively and beat their European rivals to the signing.
The player in question is Marcos Senesi, with reports indicating that Tottenham Hotspur have already built a strong case for the Bournemouth centre-back as they seek to strengthen their back line, as reported by Fichajes.
Barcelona have monitored Senesi for a long time, with interest dating back years, but their indecision appears to have opened the door for Spurs to take control of the situation.
Real Madrid were also linked earlier in Senesi’s career, underlining the level of esteem he has earned through his performances.
Senesi’s appeal is easy to understand. He is left-footed, composed in possession and experienced enough to handle the pressure of a major move.
Barcelona has viewed him as a possible long-term fit for their defensive rebuild, but Tottenham’s urgency has changed the picture.
The Premier League side sees him as an immediate solution, while Barcelona continues to weigh up alternatives without making a decisive breakthrough.
Tottenham Hotspur is already far ahead in the race, with a verbal understanding in place and only final formalities left to settle.
That would leave Barcelona frustrated after tracking the Argentine for months, especially since they had once been considered strong contenders for his signature.
Instead, Spurs now look set to benefit from the hesitation in Catalonia.
If the deal is completed, it would be a major statement from Spurs and a significant blow to Barcelona’s transfer plans.
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