Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs who have held talks over a summer move to sign Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi, according to TEAMtalk.
The north London club are battling against relegation but have already begun making plans for the new season under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, who has signed a five-year contract to take over, despite the club being just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining.
Spurs are likely to see some first-team stars depart during the summer window as they are set to miss out on European football entirely, and they are now eyeing a bargain move to bolster the squad and ensure they aren't weakened.
Tottenham Hold Talks Over Senesi
Senesi, who has been described as a 'gladiator', has emerged as one of the most sought-after free agents on the market for this summer, as he enters the final months of his Bournemouth contract.
The Argentina international has become a key player for Andoni Iraola this season, stepping up after both Dean Huijsen and Ilya Zabarnyi were sold to Real Madrid and PSG, respectively, last summer.
His performances this season have seen a number of clubs step up and take notice, and it's now reported that his representatives have held talks with some of the top clubs in the Premier League and Europe about a potential move to join them in the upcoming transfer window.
Spurs are one of those clubs, and they may be able to offer him regular first-team football with Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven's futures both up in the air.
However, Senesi has made it clear that his dream move would be to join Barcelona, and the La Liga giants are interested in a deal for the 28-year-old, but only if they are unable to seal a deal for their top target, Andrea Bastoni.
Senesi Would Be Perfect Spurs Signing
De Zerbi knows he is going to need a major rebuild at Spurs, with the club determined to remain in the Premier League before giving the new manager the squad he wants.
Defensive leadership is key to any successful squad, and with Romero seeming more likely to leave than stay, bringing in someone with Senesi's experience and quality would go a long way towards replacing the current captain.
His ability on the ball and hunger to improve further would be a welcome addition, and by bringing him in on a free transfer, it would also save budget for other areas of the pitch, so this would be a perfect deal for Spurs to complete and De Zerbi to start his rebuild with.