Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios.
The 21-year-old central midfielder has done quite well for the Spanish outfit and his performances have attracted the attention of the North London club. According to Fichajes, Spurs believe that he could develop into an important player for them, and they are willing to invest £62 million to get the deal done.
It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid are willing to sanction his departure in the summer. The reported offer would be quite significant and it would not be a surprise if the Spanish giants are tempted to sell him. The 21-year-old has the potential to justify the investment in the coming seasons. He will composure, control and creativity to the side from the middle of the park.
Tottenham are in desperate need of a quality central midfielder and the Spaniard could prove to be a solid long-term investment for them. He has the attributes to succeed in the Premier League and he is likely to improve further with coaching and experience. The opportunity to move to Tottenham could be quite exciting for the player. He has shown his quality in La Liga and he could be open to trying out a new challenge.
Regular football in England could help him improve further, and it could accelerate his development. The 21-year-old could form a solid partnership with the likes of Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma at the heart of the Tottenham midfield next season.
Tottenham have had a disappointing season so far, and they need to improve their squad in the summer. Players like Barrios will certainly help them improve and fight for Champions League qualification.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal across the line when the transfer window reopens in the summer.