Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker is attracting attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Tottenham’s Kyle Walker
Rumours began to circulate this week linking Spurs right-back Kyle Walker with a summer move to Barcelona, with the Catalan giants looking for a long-term replacement for the recently departed Dani Alves, according to the Evening Standard.
Tottenham will surely meet any kind of approach for the 26-year-old with fierce resistance, but should Pochettino and the Spurs hierarchy be tempted at all into selling, here are three Barcelona players who they should demand as part of any kind of potential deal:
Aleix Vidal:
The 27-year-old right-back was originally brought to the Nou Camp as the long-term successor to Alves, but has since failed to impress under Luis Enrique.
He did embark on a mini-resurgence recently, however, before suffering an injury which has ruled him out for the remainder of Barca’s campaign.
He still has a lot to offer though, and as long as he makes a full recovery, he could be the ideal replacement for Wlaker, should he eventually leave White Hart Lane.
Vidal loves to get up and down the right hand flank, and has the stamina and athleticism to offer Pochettino exactly the kind of attacking threat and defensive nouse that Pochettino would require.
Aleix Vidal celebrates with Neymar
Rafinha:
The 24-year-old Brazilian has been with Barcelona for his entire career, aside from one season spent on loan with Celta Vigo three years ago.
He has incredible technical ability on the ball, and possesses exceptional vision that he utilises to play killer passes in between the lines.
The talented playmaker would be the perfect player for Spurs, and would provide Pochettino with another option in the wide attacking areas.
Barcelona’s Rafinha
Paco Alcacer:
With the continued struggles of Vincent Janssen, Tottenham will surely be looking to add another striker in the summer who will be able to act as a more able deputy for Harry Kane.
And the 23-year-old former Valencia man could be just the man for the job.
He has hardly had a look in at Barca this season, and with their current front three, he is unlikely to play a part in the first-team for the foreseeable future.
A move to White Hart Lane could be ideal for all parties concerned.
Technically gifted, quick off the mark and a hard worker, Alcacer has all the ingredients needed to be a success in England.
Alcacer in action for Barcelona
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