Barcelona prioritise January move for €20 million-rated teenage defender – report
According to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Barcelona have decided to go after the signing of FC Twente defender Ruud Nijstad in the upcoming January transfer window as a priority.Director Deco and the Barc...
Barcelona are set to prioritize a January transfer for 18-year-old Dutch defender Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente, as reported by SPORT's Ferran Correas. The club aims to bolster Hansi Flick's defensive options, despite financial constraints. Barcelona previously missed out on signing Nijstad last summer, but he has since gained increased value due to his impressive performances.
Twente demands around €20 million for the teenager, a figure that Barcelona is unwilling to meet. The club's financial restrictions, stemming from Financial Fair Play, further complicate the potential move. Additionally, the club's pursuit of Nijstad could be influenced by the potential January departure of striker Alejandro Balde.
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