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Meanwhile, Barcelona dealt Tottenham a severe blow in the winter transfer window by ending Antonio Conte’s hopes of signing Adama Traore by sanctioning his Camp Nou return.

But club president Joan Laporta has admitted it would be difficult to make the Spaniard’s loan permanent in the summer due to their financial frailties.

And Haaland’s blockbuster arrival would likely plummet the deal into further doubt, allowing Spurs to return for Adama’s signature.

It’s bound to be an intriguing battle to sign Haaland at the end of the season, with the Norwegian sensation keeping his options open.

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