Barca plot Reo swoop
BARCELONA are planning to move for Tottenham wonderkid Reo Griffiths.
The Spanish giants are aiming to give the north Londoners a taste of their own medicine – with Spurs hoping to snatch 18-year-old midfielder Ricard ‘Riqui’ Piug from the Nou Camp.
Barca can sign teenage goal sensation Griffiths when he turns 18 on June 27.
They would have to pay Spurs compensation, but nothing like the amount a rival Premier League outfit would be forced to fork out. EXCLUSIVE by DAVID WOODS Academy hotshot Griffiths has been dubbed the next Harry Kane after some staggering scoring exploits this season.
Born in Highgate, north London, Griffiths played for Leyton Orient before joining Spurs in July 2016.
This season he bagged 34 goals – 13 more than his nearest rival.
Barca’s interest grew last month when Griffiths netted four and made three in a 9-0 thrashing of Arsenal. That stunning win came six days after he grabbed a goal as the Spurs youngsters beat Chelsea’s heralded Under-18s 3-0 – their first home defeat for three years.
In February Griffiths netted a hat-trick as Arsenal were beaten 4-1 in a Under-18 Premier League Cup clash.
Barcelona’s interest is also in response to Spurs’ pursuit of their own starlet Puig.
He has reportedly decided not to commit to the La Liga champions and Spurs are said to be close to an agreement to sign him.