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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs eyeing up move for £12.9m Barcelona forward Munir

Spurs are after the 20-year-old striker who could be on his way out of the Nou Camp due to lack of first-team opportunities

TOTTENHAM are on the hunt for Barcelona striker Munir.

According to Spanish publication , Spurs are stepping up their pursuit of the striker.

 Munir is wanted by Tottenham as they look to add to their squad
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Munir is wanted by Tottenham as they look to add to their squadCredit: Getty Images
 Munir El Haddadi enjoys his match-sealing goal away to the Europa Cup winners
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Munir El Haddadi enjoys his match-sealing goal away to the Europa Cup winnersCredit: EFE

Munir, 20, is unlikely to feature much for the Catalan club this season with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez their first choice along with Neymar when he returns from the Olympics.

And the forward's agent admitted last week that his client's future could be away from the Nou Camp.

A host of Spanish clubs are interested in Munir including Valencia, Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad.

Premier League clubs Stoke and Everton are also interested in the versatile front man.

Reigning La Liga champions Barca will want £12.9m for Munir with a buy-back clause included in the deal.

Munir's agent Francesc Valdivieso said: "Barcelona told us their intention was to sign a new striker.

"Munir has to understand that it could compromise his sporting chances and stack things against him.

"Munir's opinion hasn't changed: he wants to stay at Barcelona. He would accept a loan but based on the names appearing in the media, he feels he can beat all of [the competition] so he is also thinking of staying to show he is the best choice.

"He is ready to take decisions by thinking by himself. He is not scared of staying - he would choose to stay.

 Leicester's Danny Simpson tussles with Barcelona's Spanish Forward Munir El Haddadi
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Leicester's Danny Simpson tussles with Barcelona's Spanish Forward Munir El HaddadiCredit: Getty Images
 Munir played for Barcelona against Liverpool in the pre-season friendly at Wembley
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Munir played for Barcelona against Liverpool in the pre-season friendly at WembleyCredit: Reuters

"I can't guarantee Munir will be a Barcelona player on September 1. Many lines are still open. Munir is brave and will take the best decision knowing some big European clubs, some of them playing in the Champions League this season, have real interest in him.

"These are very interesting proposals but we have to work with them a week before the market gets closed, not two days before it closes; it wouldn't be the best thing to wait until the last days of the market to decide the best option."

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