Barcelona are apparently considering Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu as a replacement for Luuk de Jong. Bakambu has been one of the Chinese Super League's top players in recent years. A number of Europe's elite teams have been linked with a move for him.
Barcelona may decide to end Luuk de Jong's loan in January, according to Todofichajes. Last summer, the Dutch striker joined the Catalan giants on a season-long loan from Sevilla.
Last summer, Barcelona opted to split ways with Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi in order to alleviate the financial strain imposed by their exorbitant wage expenses. Griezmann and Lionel Messi were not adequately replaced by the club. On the final day of the summer transfer window, they signed Luuk de Jong on loan from Sevilla to provide Ronald Koeman, the former Barcelona manager, with replacements.
Prior to joining Barcelona last summer, Luuk de Jong scored 19 goals in 94 appearances for Sevilla in all competitions. This season, the striker has struggled to make an impact for Barcelona, scoring only two goals in 13 appearances across all competitions.
De Jong might return to Sevilla in January and join Cadiz on loan for the rest of the season, according to Mundo Deportivo. De Jong might return to Sevilla in January and join Cadiz on loan for the rest of the season, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Cedric Bakambu is said to be Barcelona's preferred replacement for Luuk De Jong. In February 2018, the 30-year-old signed Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan from Villarreal in Spain.
Bakambu has 58 goals in 87 games for Beijing Guoan and is largely regarded as one of China's top footballers. The Congo international's speed, dribbling skills, and natural goal-scoring instincts might be a valuable addition for Barcelona. The Catalan giants are preparing for the possibility of Luuk de Jong's departure in January, and are actively looking for a successor for Sergio Aguero. After being diagnosed with 'heart arrhythmia,' the Argentine forward was forced to withdraw from football.
Barcelona's January transfer business could help the club revitalise their 2021-22 season.
Barcelona has finalised the €55 million signing of Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Manchester City. The 21-year-old is widely regarded as one of Spain's most promising young players. His versatility, quickness, and technical ability will almost certainly make him a valuable asset for Barcelona.
Xavi Hernandez's side is expected to finalise the loan acquisition of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, according to Barcablaugranes. It will also feature a €25 million option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Alvaro Morata has seven goals in 23 appearances for Juventus in all competitions this season. Last summer, the striker was instrumental in Spain's progress to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. At Euro 2020, he scored three goals for Luis Enrique's team.
Cedric Bakambu, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona, played three seasons at Villarreal before joining Beijing Guoan. In 75 La Liga games for Villarreal, the Congo international scored 32 goals.
Barcelona's attacking options will be bolstered by the prospective additions of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid and Cedric Bakambu from Beijing Guoan. It will strengthen their squad's depth. The team of Xavi Hernandez is currently in fifth place in the La Liga rankings. With a game in hand over Carlo Ancelotti's side, they are 15 points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
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