Strengthening the defensive ranks is one of FC Barcelona’s primary goals for the summer transfer window. After parting ways with Inigo Martinez last summer and failing to find a replacement, the Blaugrana are specifically searching for a new left-footed center defender.
Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni is still the ideal aim. But for a variety of reasons, he could be unreachable. According to more recent sources, Deco, the director of Barcelona, still thinks highly of Nathan Ake of Manchester City, who was also a target during the winter transfer window.
It looks like Barça are now pursuing another Premier League left-footed defender. Journalist Matteo Moretto claims that Barcelona is still considering AFC Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as a “good low-cost option” for the summer. The 28-year-old Argentine defender’s contract with the Cherries is coming to an end, and it looks like he will leave as a free agent in the summer.
Barcelona in transfer tussle to sign Nathan Ake
They intend to make a long-term investment in a fresh talent, and Ake’s exit will increase their salary costs. More significantly, it’s City’s last chance to profit from him because he only has one year left on his contract in the summer. The club’s members saw his departure as a successful change.
The 30-year-old is being closely watched by Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Bayer Leverkusen because City is prepared to sell. Flick thinks the defender is a perfect fit for his project and is a huge fan. He thinks Ake may greatly strengthen their left side.
To acquire the Dutch defender, the Spanish powerhouses would be prepared to pay €25–€30 million. Diego Simeone’s team hasn’t been tight enough at the back this season, and Ake appears to be the ideal fighter to support them.
He is viewed by Leverkusen as a dependable substitute for their present players. They would make a strong effort to sign the 30-year-old if any of their first-team stars were to go. The player appears to have the upper hand, and it will be intriguing to watch what choice he makes.
