Barcelona eyes 20 million euro star Chelsea on a free transfer

FC Barcelona will have a lot to look forward to during the summer transfer window. Due to the number of losses they’ve already had this season, Barcelona will need to make smart choices about how to strengthen their team in the summer.

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However, their cost limitations are still a huge problem. Since they probably won’t be able to get to blockbuster deals, they will have to be smart about how they run their business. Getting a new left-back is one of the many goals that they want to achieve.

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The amount in their full depth is worrying as things stand right now. Alejandro Balde is still the clear starter, but there isn’t a good backup available. Joao Cancelo is good enough to play there, but he is currently playing in another position.

Also, Cancelo’s time at FC Barcelona is not a sure thing either. He is only on loan for a year and will go back to Manchester City in the summer. Unless Barcelona can sign him permanently, they can’t really count on him to stay with the team.

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A young bet for Bаrcelonа

SPORT, a Spanish news source, said that this is why Barcelona have another plan. La Liga is keeping an eye on Ian Maatsen, a left back for Chelsea who is 21 years old. Even though he joined the London-based club in 2019, he hasn’t really been able to make it his home.

Having already been on loan to Charlton Athletic, Coventry, and Burnley three times, he is having a hard time at Chelsea. Right now, they are talking about renewing the contract even though he isn’t there.

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Intent on leаving

However, SPORT thinks he will definitely try to get out of there instead. His contract would end in the summer of 2024, and he would then be a free agent. The player is worth €20 million right now, so Barcelona would love to sign him for free.

That’s right, the Dutch fullback can also play as a winger. According to SPORT, Barcelona was first interested in him because of his technical skills and attacking skills. Barcelona thinks Ian is a great “bargain” if the chance comes up, even though they are also looking at other places.