Serie A giants demand €40 million for Barcelona defensive target; Real Madrid also keen – report
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FC Barcelona have come out all guns blazing in the off-season, already securing the signing of Anthony Gordon and now making moves to land Julian Alvarez.
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The transfer activity is unlikely to stop there for the Blaugrana, who are set to be back operating under the 1:1 Financial Fair Play rule this summer.
As such, the left-back position has emerged as an area that Barça are looking to bolster in the summer, given Alejandro Balde’s dip this season, which even led to Joao Cancelo becoming the first-choice starter in the latter parts of the campaign.
Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus, to that end, has emerged as a target for the La Liga champions.
Cambiaso to cost €40 million
Barcelona are tracking Andrea Cambiaso. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Now, according to SPORT, Juventus value Cambiaso at approximately €40 million amid growing interest in the versatile full-back.
The Turin club would reportedly be prepared to listen to offers should serious proposals arrive, as the 26-year-old is considered one of several players who could potentially leave this summer in order to generate revenue.
Barcelona are monitoring the Italian international closely and there is a positive internal assessment of his profile, although no formal offer has been submitted at this stage.
One of his biggest strengths is his versatility. The Juventus defender is comfortable with both feet, allowing him to operate naturally on either flank, a characteristic that would fit particularly well into Hansi Flick’s tactical system.
Plenty of competition
No shortage of interest. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
However, as per the report, Barcelona are not the only club interested in Cambiaso.
Indeed, the Blaugrana’s arch-rivals, Real Madrid, are among the 26-year-old star’s suitors, along with Inter Milan, Como, Napoli, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
Despite Barcelona’s interest in Cambiaso, Cancelo remains the club’s absolute priority for next season.
The Catalans are fully committed to securing the Portuguese defender’s continuity and an agreement already exists with the player for the next two seasons.