Veteran defender targeted by Barcelona valued at €80 million by La Liga outfit
It is no secret that Barcelona are in the market for defensive reinforcements, just as much as they are keen on bringing in a new centre-forward.The club have already been linked with a move for a few...
Veteran centre-back Pau Cubarsi, who was valued at €80 million by his Spanish club Athletic Club, is the subject of Barcelona's interest in strengthening their defense. The Catalan giants, who are also scouting for a new centre-forward, have already shown interest in other top centre-backs such as Alessandro Bastoni and Aymeric Laporte.
However, Athletic's firm stance on Laporte's release clause makes any potential transfer a costly affair. Barcelona's sporting director Deco had previously shown interest in Laporte during the World Cup, observing him closely in multiple matches. Despite Laporte's outstanding performances, his valuation and Barcelona's past strained relationship with Athletic Club make a deal unlikely.
Real Madrid, too, has expressed interest in Cubarsi, but Barcelona's hesitation to negotiate with Athletic following a previous incident, namely the Nico Williams saga, further deters a move for Laporte.
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