Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has moved to quell rumours linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to Goal. 

What's the story, then?

Goal report that Alba has said that he wants to finish his career with the Catalan giants having already spent six years with the club following his move from Valencia.

They say that he was directly asked about reports linking him with Tottenham and categorically denied wanting to leave, stating that he is very happy where he is and that he wants to see out his playing days at the Nou Camp.

He did reportedly leave the door open for an exit if Barca decide that they want to dispense with the left-back, but he has a contract until 2020 and a 150 million euro release clause.

Hakimi is a better alternative

In truth, Tottenham's hopes of snaring a settled, elite defender from one of Europe's superpowers were always slim but Barca's bitter rivals may hold the answer for Mauricio Pochettino.

With Marcelo the number one left-back at Real Madrid, opportunities are limited for any pretenders to the throne so the impressive performances for Morocco of Achraf Hakimi will be of interest at this summer's World Cup. 

Still only 19, the full-back can play on either side and eat up the ground up and down the flanks, offering quality in attacking areas and defensive solidity to boot.

Instead of chasing Alba, Pochettino should once more look towards young talent if he is seeking a replacement for Danny Rose.