Tottenham: 'Very possible' second centre-back signs after Lenglet at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur could still head back into the transfer market for another central defender if Clement Lenglet completes his loan switch to Hotspur Way, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.

Spurs have already splashed the cash on Richarlison and Yves Bissouma this summer, while Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster have joined as free agents, but Lenglet is on the brink of becoming the north Londoners’ latest addition.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are hopeful of completing Lenglet’s loan arrival from Barcelona imminently.

It is understood that the Premier League side have reached an agreement over personal terms with the 15-cap France international and the final details are being rubber-stamped between the two clubs.

Spanish sources claim Lenglet has been given permission by Barcelona to complete his season-long loan switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The north Londoners will reportedly fork out more than £6million to cover a substantial chunk of the 27-year-old’s wages.

The agreement will see Barcelona pay the remaining £4.3million of Lenglet’s pay package during his time away from the Nou Camp.

Jacobs believes there is a strong chance that Spurs head coach Antonio Conte will continue to scour the market for another defender regardless of whether the deal for Lenglet gets over the line.

The journalist feels securing the Frenchman’s services on loan, rather than permanently, gives the north Londoners scope to discover a long-term option before the transfer window shuts on September 1.

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When asked whether Spurs could sign another centre-back after Lenglet’s capture, Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “Yes, it’s very possible. The