Barcelona are expected to sign at least two players in the upcoming summer transfer window, with Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie both expected to join the club on a free transfer.<\/p>\n
But as revealed earlier, it appears Xavi Hernandez is looking for another centre-back in the summer, with Jules Kounde emerging as one of the top targets.<\/p>\n
Mundo Deportivo has now followed up on that report, suggesting Barcelona are exploring no less than five potential centre-back ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
The list is headed by Kounde, but the Catalans are also keeping tabs on yet another centre-back thriving in La Liga, in the form of Pau Torres. Others on this list include Manchester City\u2019s Aymeric Laporte and Juventus\u2019 Matthijs de Ligt.<\/p>\n
Barcelona are also looking at Mohamed Salisu of Southampton. But the report suggests Bar\u00e7a may find it difficult to fund moves for any of these defenders as they are deemed way too expensive.<\/p>\n
Pau Torres, for one, could easily cost around \u20ac60 million, having showcased exceptional performances at Villarreal over the past couple of years.<\/p>\n
Kounde, meanwhile, is valued at a whopping \u20ac75 million as Sevilla regard him as one of the best defensive talents in all of Europe. One would expect de Ligt to command a similar price tag, as he is considered arguably the best young centre-back in the world.<\/p>\n
While Man City\u2019s Laporte could be relatively cheaper, the Premier League champions will still look to recoup a majority of the \u20ac60 million they had spent on the player back in 2018.<\/p>\n
Salisu could prove to be the cheapest option on this list. The Ghanaian international has showcased brilliant form since joining Southampton for \u20ac10 million, but one would expect the Saints to hold out for at least \u20ac35 million for the services of their prized defender.
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