Barcelona have their work cut out in terms of finances, but they continue to scour the market for promising opportunities to exploit.
Reinforcing the right-back department remains one of the top priorities for Xavi and theBlaugranahierarchy.
Earlier today, ɾєρօɾτs ofPablo Maffeo being on Barcelona’s radarbegan to do the rounds.
Maffeo,whois26yearsold,hasdemonstrateda high ceiling and would arrive as a low-cost option, with ɾєρօɾτs suggesting that he could beavailable for as little as €6-8 million.
Fresneda the priority for Deco
However, now, according toSPORT,Barcelonadirector Deco’s top objective in an effort to fortify the right-back position remains Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda.
It was evident during the Joan Gamper Trophy that the team needed to do something to address the issues residing on the right flank.
The likes of Joao Cancelo and Juan Foyth have previously been linked withBarcelona, but their incorporation appears arduous owing to the current economic climate.
While Maffeo is also an option on the table, Deco is convinced Fresneda is the right man to carry the responsibility.
Compared to Maffeo, Fresneda is still relatively young and can be considered a long-term investment.
Even though Xavi and Mateu Alemany are seeking a more experienced option, he team is quietly working on integrating the Valladolid sensation, who is keen to joinBarça.
Although Fresneda has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract, theBlaugranasbelieve that a bid of€10 million plus €5 millionin add-ons will persuade Valladolid to sell the young star.
As interest in the 18-year-old proceeds to grow day by day, he may not be prepared to wait much longer. IfBarcelonado not act quickly, there is a possibility that they may lose out on him.
