Report: Spurs admit defeat in transfer pursuit as Barcelona strike a blow

According to Sport, Barcelona have successfully managed to ward off interest from Tottenham and other clubs to tie academy starlet Dani Rodriguez to a new contract.

Spurs were linked with Dani Rodriguez

Although Rodriguez is yet to break into Barca’s first team, the La Masia graduate has been delivering eye-catching displays at the youth level, with a number of sides, including Spurs, said to be following the 18-year-old’s progress.

Tottenham’s interest in the 18-year-old first came to light back in March when Mundo Deportivo reported that the Catalan club were trying to keep the youngster out of the clutches of the Lilywhites by tying him down to a new contract.

If Sport’s latest update is to be believed, Barca have now successfully managed to do so, with Rodriguez now having agreed on a long-term deal at Camp Nou.

Spurs will find it hard to sign Dani Rodriguez

The report claims that Spurs, Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad had all made contact with the teenager’s entourage as his old deal is set to run out this month.

However, the Blaugrana allegedly view the winger as a future first-team prospect and they have now successfully managed to persuade him to commit his future to the club.

This seemingly brings an end to any summer transfer saga surrounding the Barca youngster.

Spurs Web Opinion

With Johan Lange making it clear that Tottenham want to be the go-to destination for the best-emerging talent in Europe, it is not surprising to hear that the club explored a move to sign Rodriguez, who, by all accounts, is very highly thought of in Spain.

I’m sure he won’t be the last youngster linked with Tottenham this summer.

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