Barcelona have contacted the agent of Germany and Atalanta wing-back Robin Gosens, as per Sport1.
Although the Italian side have triggered the option to extend his contract, they demand €35m for the 26-year-old.
Barca haven't yet made a formal offer for the left-back, it is said.
Some other big European clubs are reportedly interested in signing the player.
Despite losing to France on Matchday 1 of Euro 2020, Gosens produced a solid outing. He also scored a goal against Portugal on Saturday.
Last season, Gosens netted an impressive 12 goals and recorded 8 assists in 44 appearances for Atalanta.
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Laporta promises 2 or 3 more signings – who are they? You asked, we answered
In his latest interview, Joan Laporta has said that the club would sign '3 or 4 new players' – this was before Memphis Depay's signing was officially announced, though, which means we can expect 2 or 3 new players to come.
Let's try to predict the will-be-strengthened positions and the players who might join Barca.
Left-back
Names mentioned: Jose Gaya, Alex Grimaldo, Nicolas Tagliafico.
With Junior Firpo set to leave the club, Barca will definitely look for Jordi Alba's substitute on the transfer market.
Juan Miranda has been sold to Real Betis while there are no other young left-backs at the club ready to take such a big role – and this makes Barca's intentions even clearer.
Central midfielder
Names mentioned: Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Fabian Ruiz, Ryan Gravenberch, Mikel Merino.
One might say there are plenty of central midfielders at Barca, but the coaching staff seemingly don't think so.
Ronald Koeman had been hunting for Georginio Wijnaldum's signature for long until PSG stole him at the very last minute. Rumour has it Barca won't give up as Koeman still needs a prolific man in the central area.
Centre-back
Names mentioned: Aymeric Laporte, Matthijs de Ligt.
It's possible that Barca actually end up signing nobody in this position but there are so many rumours that we simply can't ignore them.
Barca currently have 6 centre-backs on the roster but if both Samuel Umtiti and Clement Lenglet leave the club, it's obvious that the Catalans will go for another defender, be it highly-rated De Ligt or a cut-price option like Milan's Alessio Romagnoli.
Centre-forward
Names mentioned: Erling Haaland, Andre Silva, Alexander Isak.
Well, this is the least likely position to be reinforced out of the four.
Antoine Griezmann is expected to stay while Barca have signed Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, so it seems like we're well-packed upfront.
However, if Blaugrana get the chance to spend money on a real superstar, Joan Laporta will definitely consider this option.
Barca identify Gaya and Tagliafico as Firpo replacement (reliability: 5 stars)
With Junior Firpo expected to leave, Barcelona are looking to sign an experienced left-back to replace the 24-year-old and to compete with Jordi Alba, Mundo Deportivo's reliable Ferran Martinez says.
Valencia's defender Jose Gaya fits the profile just right, it's said. Another option could be Nicolas Tagliafico who is reportedly looking to leave Ajax this summer.
The Catalans have already discarded Oleksandr Zinchenko and Robin Gosens as possible options, it's added.
In the 2020/21 season, Gaya recorded a goal and seven assists in 34 matches for Los Che. Tagliafico, meanwhile, got a goal and four assists in 40 appearances.
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