As Barca reportedly transfer list Semedo, surely Tottenham must strike

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Barcelona have reportedly placed full-back Nelson Semedo on their transfer list – which surely must pique the interest of Tottenham Hotspur.

According to a report from Marca, the Catalan giants are preparing to overhaul their squad ahead of next season.

The club lost out in La Liga to Real Madrid in 2019/20, and the hierarchy feels changes are a must in order to become the top club in Spain once more.

Semedo has been with Barca since the summer of 2017 following a £32 million transfer from Benfica (Goal).

To date, he has made 122 appearances for the club, although he’s faced fierce competition from Sergi Roberto during his time at the Nou Camp.

Spurs were linked with a move for Semedo back in January (El Desmarque), and the fresh reports may just see Jose Mourinho move for his fellow countryman.

TBR’s View – Semedo an Aurier upgrade

Spurs can upgrade on Serge Aurier.

Sometimes the Ivorian can be a top-class marauding full-back but, more often than not, the former Paris Saint-Germain defender struggles in the Premier League.

Since arriving in the English top-flight he has showcased a tendency to be quite rash, so perhaps it is time for Spurs to seek some competition for him.

Semedo is fairly attack-minded, as demonstrated by the 11 assists he has clocked up for Barca, but is also dependable in the defensive phase.