The famous football agent Mino Raiola has offered his client Alessio Romagnoli to Barcelona, Calciomercato report. The AC Milan defender is a left-footed centre-back so suits the profile the Catalans are said to be interested in.
Meanwhile, Romagnoli's contract at Milan expires already in 2022, so it would make sense if the Rossoneri were open to parting ways with the 26-year-old.
In the 2020/21 season, Romagnoli made 30 appearances for Milan, recording a goal and an assist. The player missed several weeks through injury.
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The report is supported by the British outlet The Athletic who say that the Citizens are ready to part ways with Laporte since they already have the position covered and need money to balance the budget. Moreover, the 27-year-old is said to fancy a La Liga return.
Mundo Deportivo also add that the only thing that could stop the move is Barca's finances, as the club is struggling to make ends meet.
Laporte is a left-footed centre-back, the exact profile Blaugrana are said to be looking for. The French-born Spanish international made 27 appearances for Man City in the 2020/21 season and scored two goals.
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MARCA's reliable Luis F. Rojo reports that Barcelona are looking to sign a defender in addition to Eric Garcia this summer.
It is said that Juventus' centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is Barca's desired option but he is very expensive. Although the 21-year-old is unhappy in Turin, Juve's asking price could deem the move impossible.
With that in mind, the Catalans have identified Villarreal's centre-back Pau Torres as the plan B, the same source claims. However, after an excellent season with the Yellow submarine, his market price has sky-rocketed as well.
As for the defenders already at the club, Samuel Umtiti has been placed on the market while Clement Lenglet could be sold if a good offer arrives, Rojo adds. Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza have had a good season and the club counts on them for the next season.
