Sergio Ramos 'offers 30 million euros per year' to move to Saudi Arabia this summer
Sergio Ramos is approaching the end of an illustrious career that has seen him win 26 major titles over a span of almost 20 years.
The 37-year-old is currently at Paris Saint-Germain, joining French champions Real Madrid in 2021. After a difficult first season under Mauricio Pochettino, the former Spain international has been given more game time during the season. this award, now under Christophe Galtier.
However, his future in Paris is uncertain as his contract expires at the end of the season. Recent negotiations do not exist, which could lead to him leaving PSG this summer. If Ramos leaves, he could move with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia. According to MD, Al Hilal offered Ramos a contract worth 30 million euros per year, which would make him one of the highest paid players in world football.
Ramos recently announced his retirement from playing for Spain but looks set to continue his club career for at least another season.
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Barcelona hope to sign Inigo Martinez.
Barcelona are 'confident' that Sporting centre-back Inigo Martinez will become the club's first summer signing ahead of the 2023-24 La Liga season and join the club on a free transfer .
Martinez is out of contract with the Basque side at the end of this season and has long been linked with a move to Barca. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says the Catalan side are 'confident' that he will be the first new signing to arrive at Camp Nou this summer.
Barcelona already have a "verbal agreement" with the midfielder and are currently "waiting for the Financial Fair Play Act to proceed with the key stages of the agreement".
Martinez will join Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso and Eric Garcia as Xavi's centre-back options, but will be the first team's only left-handed centre-back. Follow the Heavy on Barcelona Facebook page for the latest news, gossip and content!
Martinez to replace Lenglet?
The Athletic defender looks set to replace Clement Lenglet at Barcelona. The French defender is currently on loan for a season at Premier League club Tottenham but could stay with the north London side.
As reported by Diario Sport, Spurs are happy with the centre-back and are willing to try and agree a permanent deal with Barcelona for a fee of around 14 million euros. Lenglet is believed to be the first player to leave this summer. Samuel Umtiti can also follow in Lenglet's footsteps to leave Barca. The defender is on loan at Lecce in Serie A but has been able to play regularly in Italy after a difficult time at Barca due to injuries and a decline in form.
Barcelona are now convinced that there are clubs ready to sign Umtiti. According to Sport, the defender could only move for a small fee but the Catalans should be able to help ease his wage bill.
Two more free agents coming? Martinez may not be the only free agent to arrive at Barcelona this summer. According to Mundo Deportivo, the club are also hoping to sign former striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on free transfers.
Aubameyang was successful at Barcelona during his first stint for the club but later moved to Chelsea, where he struggled for minutes. The striker has only started four Premier League matches this season and could find a way to terminate his contract to return to Barca.
Gundogan is out of contract this summer and is another player Barcelona are targeting. His agent told the Guardian that the midfielder has yet to make a decision on his future.
“There is no agreement with any club yet,” he said. "For the past few weeks, Ilkay has been solely focused on Manchester City and the birth of his son. He is currently in the final and crucial phase of the season and is completely focused on that. Where Ilkay plays. Next season is still open.
Free agents seem to be the best way for Barca to strengthen this summer, given the club are struggling financially, with president Joan Laporta having admitted the club hopes to bring about three players. Heavier on Barcelona news
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