Barcelona have recently shifted their approach towards signing players on free transfers.
Last summer, the Blaugranas secured Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez for free, and might now be poised to sign another free agent.
However, earlier today, they have reportedly turned down a chance to sign a midfielder on a free.
According to Diario Sport, citing Jijantes, Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
The Frenchman’s contract was mutually terminated a year ahead of schedule, recently with Spurs, leaving him without a club.
Ndombele’s representatives have proposed the 27-year-old to Barcelona ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Ndombele, once considered as a promising talent, saw his tenure at Tottenham marred by inconsistency and unfulfilled potential following his €62 million move from Lyon in 2019.
Despite high expectations, the 27-year-old struggled to make a significant impact and endured underwhelming loan spells, including a stint at Galatasaray where he started only four games.
However, despite Ndombele’s availability on a free transfer, Barcelona’s hierarchy has opted not to pursue the French midfielder.
The club reportedly views other options in the market as higher priorities at this stage of their transfer planning.
