"Barcelona are actively working on a deal to sign their top defensive target this summer in the form of Alessandro Bastoni. Recent reports even suggest that the club are close to reaching an agreement with the player, but securing a deal with Inter Milan will be the tough part."
"Deco held an informal meeting with Inaki Ibanez, the agent of Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin, to sound out the player's current situation. The meeting was not of a decisive nature. It was more of a sounding exercise rather than a concrete expression of interest."
"Martin, 23, has been one of the standout defenders in La Liga this season, and his performance in the Copa del Rey final - where Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid - only served to amplify his reputation further."
"While Martin is not left-footed, which is among the preferred attributes Barcelona are seeking in a centre-back, he is 1.87 metres tall, strong in the air and fits several of the other parameters the club value in a defensive profile."
Barcelona is focused on signing Alessandro Bastoni as their top defensive target this summer. Reports indicate they are close to an agreement with the player, but negotiations with Inter Milan are challenging. As a backup option, Barcelona is exploring Jon Martin, a defender from Real Sociedad. Sporting director Deco met with Martin's agent to assess the player's situation. Martin has impressed in La Liga and holds a contract until 2031 with a €50 million release clause. While not left-footed, he meets other criteria valued by Barcelona.
Read at Barca Universal
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