Ibrahim Afellay joined Barcelona in the 2011 season from PSV Eindhoven. However, since the official costumed Blaugrana he failed to shine and it is difficult to penetrate the main line of Pep Guardiola's squad (the time).
The injury makes it difficult Dutch international players to develop. Last season, he should be absent for a long time due to smothering of serious injury and is recovering ahead of the 2011-12 season ended.
After defending Der Oranje at Euro 2012, Afellay is scheduled to return to Barcelona to meet with the new architect Tito Vilanova and discuss related chances to get a position in the Barca first team.
Nevertheless, it looks pretty interesting short Afellay top European clubs. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly was two clubs who are faithful to monitor developments, as reported by the Guardian, Saturday (06/30/2012).
Both the Reds and Spurs had several times been associated with a 26-year-old player, who is perceived to be much more developed in the land of Queen Elizabeth and had a chance to become a major player, either at Anfield or White Hart Lane.
Not just two Premier League club are interested in him, the French club Lille is also rumored intention of signing him. Afellay arrival as a substitute for Joe Cole that his loan expires and will soon return to Anfield.
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