Barcelona transfer news roundup: The Blaugrana are willing to sell Frenkie de Jong; a Manchester City midfielder is set to join the Catalan club, and more.
Last season, Barcelona finished second to Real Madrid in La Liga and saw their bitter rivals win the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time. Manager Xavi is expected to utilize the summer to assist his team write a screenplay for a return to glory in the next season.
Meanwhile, the Blaugrana are prepared to sell Frenkie de Jong in order to bankroll a three-player transfer. In other news, a Manchester City midfielder is set to join Barcelona this summer.
# Barcelona is ready to make a profit on Frenkie de Jong.
According to writer Victor Navarro of Barca Universal, Barcelona is ready to cash in on Frenkie de Jong this summer.
Manchester United is interested in signing the Dutch midfielder this summer. The Blaugrana are currently engaged in talks about a prospective transfer. The La Liga champions are eager to sell the 25-year-old in order to bankroll the signings of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, and Bernardo Silva.
The Blaugrana would have like to keep De Jong at the Camp Nou, but owing to their precarious financial situation, they are unable to do so. The La Liga giants will expect to reinvest at least €80 million in the team as a result of the Dutchman's departure.
# Bernardo Silva is set to join Barcelona's Camp Nou.
According to Mundo Deportivo through Barca Blaugranes, Bernardo Silva is set to join Barcelona this summer.
This summer, the Camp Nou is interested in signing the Portuguese midfielder. Xavi is rebuilding his team ahead of a crucial season and wants Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus to be a part of it. The notion of going to the Camp Nou also appeals to the 27-year-old.
Silva has previously told City of his desire to depart and has requested that the club consider any proposals made by the Blaugrana. According to the source, the two teams have already begun discussions about a transfer, albeit no formal offer has yet been made.
For the Portuguese, the Premier League winners are expected to seek €80 million plus €20 million in add-ons.
# Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is pleading with the club to let him leave.
Robert Lewandowski has stated that he has requested a move from Bayern Munich this summer.
The Polish international's contract with the Bavarians is coming to an end this season. He, on the other hand, is hesitant to sign a new contract and wishes to leave the Allianz Arena. Barcelona are the favourites to sign him this season.
The 33-year-old told BILD (as quoted by Marca) that his transfer may be advantageous to all parties concerned.
"I still have a year remaining on my contract, which is why I've requested permission to transfer." "I believe it is the greatest alternative in the current scenario, especially because the club may still gain money from a trade," Lewandowski stated.
He continued, "
"I'm not trying to force anything; that's not the point." It's all about coming up with the best option. We need to settle down, and I'd want to speak gently rather than via the media. I'm hoping that one day the fans will understand."