FC Barcelona are getting ready for a busy summer as the Catalans anticipate adding to their roster in a number of areas.
But given the club’s hopeless financial situation. Xavi’s wishlist will only be realized with careful signing and worthwhile transfer-window concessions.
The Catalan club is considering swapping one of their La Masia products for Villarreal’s right-back, Juan Foyth. The defender has been tipped for a move to Camp Nou. Though, Jules Kounde currently plays in that position. But the Blaugrana wants more competitiveness in the right-back slot. So, the Submarine full-back has been touted for a move in order to bring more solidity at the back.
The defender’s reported price tag, though, is €55 million, which is significantly more than what Barcelona are willing to pay for the player. The Blaugranas are considering offering one of their young jewels as a sacrifice in exchange for his services.
According to Javi Miguel of Diario AS, in order to bring the cost of Foyth down to roughly €30M because Xavi is still interested in signing the player. Barcelona will reportedly offer loanee Nico Gonzales to Villarreal.
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Meeting Villarreal’s initial price tag may seem unlikely given Catalan’s financial situation. But a potential swap with Nico might help reduce their transfer demands. Nico, who is currently on loan at Valencia, has had a challenging season as injuries have impeded his progress.
If this agreement with Villarreal goes through, Xavi will get a player he has always been intrigued. With a remarkable ability to carry the ball out of defense and initiate attacking plays, Foyth excels as a ball-playing defender.
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