and could agree a player-swap deal for Arthur and Tanguy Ndombele to save cash amid the crisis, according to reports.
Both clubs are looking to freshen up their squads in the next transfer window and are looking for creative ways to do so that limit high spending due to the suspension of football and the financial impact it has brought.
Spurs midfielder Ndombele would be interested in a move to Barcelona and a swap deal including Arthur could be likely, according to .
Spurs could agree to a player-swap deal that would see Tanguy Ndombele leave for Barcelona
Spurs could agree to a player-swap deal that would see Tanguy Ndombele leave for Barcelona
The deal would see Barcelona midfielder Arthur join Tottenham in a potential straight swap
The deal would see Barcelona midfielder Arthur join Tottenham in a potential straight swap
Ndombele joined Spurs last summer for £55million from Lyon but has failed to settle in at the north London club with injury and team selection halting his progress.
Before signing for Tottenham, Barcelona were also interested in the Frenchman, however, the midfielder opted to move to the Premier League.
Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo could go the other way if a deal can be struck, despite having four years left on his contract. Spurs would substantially improve his wages to entice him into a move in the next window.