Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are among several clubs in the picture to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi in the summer.
That’s according to Marca, who cover Tottenham and Barcelona interest in the centre-back.
The Argentina international has less than six months left on his contract and hasn’t signed an extension with Bournemouth.
This hasn’t impacted his game time as Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has utilised him regularly this season. To put it in context, Senesi has played 2,285 minutes from 27 matches in all competitions and 25 of them were in the Premier League.
Market opportunity for Spurs and Barcelona
The 28-year-old’s performances, contract situation and experience make him a market opportunity for Tottenham, Barcelona and other clubs
On February 9th, Sport Witness relayed news from Italy of Chelsea, Everton, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion’s interest in Senesi.
Last week, Sport Witness covered another Italian claim of Spurs joining the race to sign the Bournemouth player. Marca now pick up on that and cover the latest on the north London club, Barcelona and other clubs.
Tottenham keen on Bournemouth player
Radio Marca’s La Pizarra discussed the South American’s situation and the interest he has generated so far.
The ‘interest is strong and diverse’, and Spurs are mentioned immediately. The report now state the Europa League winners are the ‘most attentive team’ and would face tough competition to secure his services.
Barcelona are monitoring the Cherries defender, while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also in the picture.
According to the report, both the Bundesliga side and the Turin club are planning to make offers, likely to sign him for free after this season.
Marca add ‘there are Premier League teams preparing offers’ to sign Senesi. However, it’s not made clear whether Tottenham are one of them as their details aren’t specified.
It’s quite possible Chelsea, Everton, Crystal Palace or Brighton could make offers for the Bournemouth man. The Premier League sides including Tottenham will have to tussle with Barcelona, Juventus and BVB to sign Senesi.