"FC Barcelona have made it a priority to sign a new centre-back in the summer, with the club's preference being to bring in a left-footed player to fill the void left by Inigo Martinez's exit. Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck is among the players being linked, along with the likes of Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan and Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City."
"Now, though, according to Tuttosport (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Juventus are accelerating their efforts to sign Senesi in the final days of the winter transfer window. Despite the 28-year-old Argentine being set to become a free agent in July, the Bianconeri do not want to risk entering a bidding war for a player they consider necessary. The report particularly cites the competition from Barcelona as well as Atletico Madrid as a key factor behind Juventus' push to sign him this month."
FC Barcelona prioritize signing a left-footed centre-back to replace Inigo Martinez, targeting players such as Nico Schlotterbeck, Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol and Marcos Senesi. Marcos Senesi of AFC Bournemouth fits the profile and is expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Juventus are accelerating efforts to sign Senesi in the final days of the winter transfer window to avoid a bidding war, offering a four-year contract worth €3 million per season. Juventus cite competition from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid as motivation. Barcelona has monitored Senesi since his Feyenoord days and Joao Amaral is following him closely. The impact of Juventus' move on Barcelona's plans remains uncertain.
Read at Barca Universal
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