TRANSFER BATTLE! Tottenham and Fiorentina go head-to-head to sign £6.1m-rated Barcelona defender Marc Bartra

Tottenham and Fiorentina could enter a bidding war for Barcelona defender Marc Bartra, according to reports in Italy.

Bartra is almost certainly going to leave the Nou Camp this summer after making just four La Liga starts for Luis Enrique's side last term.

According to Tuttosport, Fiorentina are planning major changes to their back-line this summer and have placed the Spain defender at the top of their shopping list.

The 25-year-old's release-clause currently stands at £6.1million and Barcelona could receive multiple offers with Spurs and Fiorentina willing to table bids.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is chasing another centre-half as he prepares the club for Champions League football next season and has identified Bartra as the ideal man to provide competition for Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld next season.