Reportedly available for bids above £26.9m: Why Tottenham must battle Arsenal for Barca ace

Champions League knowledge

Barcelona’s number 12 has plenty of Champions League experience already under his belt, including a winners’ medal from the 2014-15 triumph over Juventus.

Making 16 career appearances in the competition, Rafinha has also scored in the UEFA Supercup during an enthralling 5-4 win over Sevilla in 2015 after extra time.

With Spurs performing dismally in the competition last season, Rafinha’s presence could help the north Londoners go one better and reach the knockout stages of the competition.