In the absence of an official announcement from Barcelona, it is widely assumed that theyhas agreed free transfer agreements for Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie with both players.When their respectiveChelsea andMilan contracts expire at the end of June, both players are claimed to have agreed to join the Blaugrana.
There is speculation that the Catalans will make eight new signings in the current transfer market as part of their summer squad reshuffling.Outgoing free agents Ousmane Dembele, Martin Brathwaite, and Memphis Depay might leavethis summer, leaving the team with fewer attacking alternatives for next season.
Even though Robert Lewandowski of Bayernmay be a high-priced deal, the Catalan giants may have to turn to the free agency market to recruit other players owing to their financial difficulties. As a result, they have set their eyes on two high-profile free agents who are yet toagree a deal with any club.
Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria could move to Barcelonathis summer
Angel Di Maria of Argentina and Edinson Cavani of Uruguay. (Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)
According to Spanish outletFichajes, if Barcelona fail to secure Robert Lewandowski from the 2021-22 Bundesliga championsthis summer, the Catalans may look to bring in another veteran,Edinson Cavani instead. It is being said that the Uruguayan international is willing to play in La Liga next season.
Meanwhile, the Blaugranapresident Joan Laporta is said to be open to bringing him to Camp Nou for the following season. The report adds that Cavani wants to stay in Europe for the next season rather than join a team in the MLS since he will be representing Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup and wants to be in peak condition for the tournament.
On the other hand, with AngelDi Maria‘s contract with PSG scheduled to expire at the end of this month and his availability pending, Catalan newspaper Sport is reporting that the Argentinian might be a viable idea for Barca. Even though Juventus aresaid to be favored to sign the South American, he is reportedly consideringthe opportunity to make a La Liga comeback.
While Leeds place a great value on their starRaphinha, it is believed that Xavi sees the Argentine as an affordable alternative tothe Brazil international.It was in Spain from 2010 and 2014 that the 34-year-old played for Real Madrid, where he made 194 appearances across all competitions.
