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Jose Mourinho has cooled Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena, per Sport via Sport Witness.

What’s the word?

The report states that previous manager Mauricio Pochettino was heavily interested in recruiting the 21-year-old, valued at £27m by Transfermarkt.

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Alena has struggled for minutes at the Camp Nou and has made just two La Liga appearances thus far this season, though he did play 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan.

But Mourinho is said to have cooled Spurs’ interest as the January window approaches, with Getafe and Real Betis both linked with a move.

Not the player needed

This is a wise choice from Mourinho.

Football FanCast has detailed previously how Alena doesn’t really seem to know his best position and, at this point, he would merely be blocking the way for Spurs’ talented youngsters.

The likes of Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks both play a similar role to the youthful Barca ace and stifling their development – the former remains a teenager, Winks is just 23 – makes precious little sense.

The fact that Getafe and Betis – two mid-tier La Liga clubs – are being linked too should paint the picture; that is his level.

Spurs are better off out of any bidding war.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have been told to sign one Spurs star.