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Tottenham want to sign Argentine attacker who ‘drives defenders mad’ after seal of approval from Chelsea midfielder

Chelsea midfielder Valentin Barco has been left impressed by Tottenham-linked Boca Juniors star Leonel Flores. Tottenham Hotspur have every reason to be quietly optimistic about…

By Rae Nkwocha · Spurs web

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Chelsea midfielder Valentin Barco praised Tottenham target Leonel Flores for driving full-backs mad with his direct style.
Tottenham and Brighton are reportedly monitoring the 19-year-old Boca Juniors forward for a potential permanent transfer.
Flores has registered 14 goals and seven assists across 42 appearances for Boca Juniors.

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Chelsea midfielder Valentin Barco has praised Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Leonel Flores, stating that the 19-year-old attacker drives opposing full-backs mad with his relentless, direct style of play. Flores, who plays for Boca Juniors, is reportedly on the radar of both Tottenham and Brighton following an impressive run of form in Argentina.

Speaking to Gaston Edul, Barco expressed confidence that Flores and his Boca Juniors teammate Tomas Aranda have the quality to make a permanent move to Europe. Barco also endorsed both young players for the Argentina senior national team, noting their strong performances at international youth levels.

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