As per El Nacional, Barcelona are hoping to offload seven players in the forthcoming summer move window, with Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati on the rundown of likely flights. Abde Ezzalzouli, Ferran Torres, Franck Kessie, Raphinha, and Eric Garcia are also on the list in addition to the duo. Since his free transfer from Chelsea in the summer, Christensen has established himself as a regular fixture in the backline, making him the list’s biggest surprise.
He has assisted the Blaugrana to keep 12 clean sheets in 25 appearances. The aforementioned report, on the other hand, suggests that Barca might try to make a quick buck off Christensen because of their dire financial situation. The central defender might want to leave for Newcastle United.
Fati’s predicament is also delicate. The youngster has not lived up to the lofty expectations that were placed on him at the club when he was regarded as Lionel Messi’s heir. He has made 40 appearances this season, scoring seven goals and assisting on three others.
The 20-year-old, on the other hand, has only made 12 starts for the Blaugrana this season. In an explosive rant (via Forbes), the player’s father recently expressed dissatisfaction with his son’s lack of playing time:
“They give him one, two and three minutes [at the finish of games]. Ansu deserved a lot more, and I’m very disappointed.”
Abde Ezzalzouli, a Moroccan winger, has done well for Osasuna while on loan, so Barca might sell him for about €30 million.
PSG looking at move to sign 22-year-old Manchester Joined target
Paris Holy person Germain (PSG) are supposedly plan on marking Manchester Joined target and OGC Decent midfielder Khephren Thuram this mid year. Mundo Deportivo (h/t Fichajes.com), a Spanish publication, reports that Liverpool is also interested in Thuram. In 41 games across competitions this season, the 22-year-old has scored twice and contributed eight assists. He also made his international debut last month.
On March 24, France defeated Netherlands 4-0 in a Euro 2024 qualifier. The defensive midfielder came on as a late substitute. He is a summer target for PSG, who are aware that Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested.
Marco Verratti, Danilo Pereira, Carlos Soler, Fabian Ruiz, Renato Sanches, and Vitinha are among the central midfielders available to Les Parisiens. Warren Zaire-Emery, a midfielder who is just 17 years old, is also rising through the ranks.
As a result, Thuram may have trouble finding a place in PSG’s stacked midfield right now. However, the French giants have historically accumulated talented players despite their deep roster.
The guarding Ligue 1 bosses would likewise offer the midfielder something Liverpool and Manchester Joined can’t – the opportunity to remain in his country. Given their precarious situation in midfield, Thuram could be of assistance to Liverpool in particular.
This summer, the Reds may lose Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to free agents. In addition, they are in desperate need of new legs, as Thiago Alcantara (31 years old) and Jordan Henderson (32 years old) have failed to impress.
It would also be prudent for Manchester United to begin considering their midfield. Casemiro, Christian Eriksen (both 31), and Fred (30) have performed admirably this season, but their playing days are slowly coming to an end.