FC Barcelona is experiencing a decidedly turbulent transfer window. And it’s not over yet. Camp Nou residents are busy behind the scenes to sell several players and replenish their coffers. And if Frenkie de Jong should therefore stay, Memphis Depay, who is getting closer to Juventus, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is sensitive to Chelsea’s advances, are close to leaving. At the same time, the Blaugranas are working to complete the squad headed by Xavi. They therefore hope to complete the arrivals of Marcos Alonso and Bernardo Silva.
A right side is also expected in Catalonia. And in this position, the tracks are not lacking. After the failure of the César Azpilicueta track, the Culés looked at Thomas Meunier (Dortmund), Hector Bellerin (Arsenal), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United), and Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen ). The name of Achraf Hakimi (PSG) was even mentioned. But the hottest track in recent days led to Juan Foyth. However, Villarreal want to sell him for at least 42 million euros, the price of his release clause. Which is impossible for Barca.
Hamari Traoré is on the shelves of Barça
Other options are therefore being studied by the azulgrana management. Sport mentions the name of Vanderson (Monaco) this Friday. But another player from our dear Ligue 1 also appeals to the Spaniards. According to our information, Hamari Traoré (Stade Rennais) is on the shortlist of Barcelona decision-makers. His profile is appreciated by Jordi Cruyff in particular. Author of a good season last year with the Bretons, the right-back has the advantage of being out of contract in a year, in June 2023, and of being certainly more affordable than a Juan Foyth.
This summer, several teams have tested the waters. As explained on our site last June, Borussia Dortmund inquired about him. But the Germans did not go further. Eintracht Frankfurt did the same. In England, Crystal Palace showed interest in the native of Bamako. Finally, there were stable approaches in Qatar. But they do not want to pay transfer fees. The field is therefore free if ever Barça wishes to go beyond mere interest. To be continued…
