Barcelona’s interest in one of Bayer Leverkusen stars remains strong, but there are many challenges to overcome to secure his signature.
The centre-back is considered a target for Barcelona for next season, says Diario Sport.
However, a staggering number of defenders on the roster is a major challenge.
With five centrebacks on the roster, the club will need to have a departure happen in order to finalize a given deal.
The club has indicated to the player that they are willing to enter into a three-year contract, but only contingent on a degree of movement in the backline.
The club has been in negotiations since last summer, and the interest remains strong; the situation could remain unresolved until the summer transfer window.
The defender in question is Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen, a German international who is known for his gentle nature and strength.
Barcelona has no shortage of defenders, with Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo most likely to leave.
However, neither player seems to want to leave, which only complicates things. As for Tah, he stays calm despite the situation.
He is eager to join Barcelona, work under Hansi Flick, but he does not want to rush anything.
Other top sides, like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United, have made contact with him as well, so he is not short of options if Barcelona cannot get their act together.
Barcelona is telling Tah that he will need to be patient, and that their transfer activity may go as late as summer time if they go far into the Champions League.
Tah wants to be at a club where he can win major trophies, and Barcelona’s project fits that bill.
However, we will see how the club handles its defensive issue in the coming months.
For now, the parties are still talking, and we should all have a clear picture by the summer when this high-stakes transfer reaches its conclusion.
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