Club Brugge has had a relatively quiet winter mercato. But that appears to be about to change next summer. The general expectation is that Blauw-Zwart will then wave goodbye to some strong players.
Club already completed several outgoing transfers in January. For example, Tajon Buchanan was sold to Internazionale for the necessary millions. Temporary solutions were found for Romeo Vermant and Faitout Maouassa. In addition, the intention was to sell Antonio Nusa to Brentford FC for a record amount.
Summer idle time?
As is widely known, however, that deal fell through in extremis after a problem arose during the medical and physical tests. Nevertheless, the transfer is not yet completely complete. And if no agreement is reached with Brentford, several other teams are ready to make an attempt to sign Nusa in the summer.
However, the young Norwegian is not the only player who can take a new step. Maxim De Cuyper, for example, could count on interest from the Bundesliga. Given his excellent season, Andreas Skov Olsen will probably also get a new chance for an adventure in a European stronghold.
Dream transfer Onyedika
However, now another strongman is linked to a spectacular transfer. According to MundoDeportivo Raphael Onyedika, who will contest the Africa Cup final with Nigeria on Sunday, would be on the shortlist of none other than FC Barcelona.
The Catalans want to strengthen their midfield next summer, but are subject to heavy financial restrictions. That is why they are looking for relatively cheap options, both in terms of wages and transfer fees. And Onyedika would meet those financial conditions.
Huge competition
The Nigerian, who alternated between good and less good periods at Club, also has the necessary physical ability. Moreover, he already showed good things in the Champions League last season. However, Onyedika is not the only name on the alleged wish list. Wilfred Ndidi, Aleix Garcia and Red Devil Amadou Onana are also mentioned. Just like more expensive top targets such as Bruno Guimaraes and Joshua Kimmich. For the time being, a transition to Barça still seems like a utopia for Onyedika.
???? Barça’s 10 options to reinforce the midfield in the summer:
– Dion Lopy
– Wilfred Patience
– Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)
– Aleix García
– Ederson (Atalanta)
– Youssouf Fofana
– Amadou Onana
-Joshua Kimmich
– Martin Zubimendi
– Bruno Guimarães– @mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/RpkbHgHJHR
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