"Racing Santander are said to be keen on signing Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart on loan until the end of the season. The two sides met in the Copa del Rey last 16 in midweek, with Barcelona running out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. Diario AS are now reporting that Racing want to land Espart as a replacement for Clément Michelin, who is expected to depart this winter."
"Espart has been tipped to break into the first-team squad this season at Barcelona but it hasn't really happened. He has trained with the first-team squad but then picked up a knee injury in November that has seen him sidelined for a significant period. The arrival of Joao Cancelo on loan, who can play in both full-back positions, is likely to limit his first-team chances further, meaning a move away may be an option for the youngster."
Racing Santander want to sign Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart on loan until the end of the season as a replacement for Clément Michelin, who is expected to depart this winter. The two clubs recently met in the Copa del Rey, with Barcelona winning 2-0 thanks to Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. Espart was tipped to break into Barcelona's first-team but has not done so, having trained with the squad before suffering a knee injury in November that sidelined him. The loan arrival of Joao Cancelo, who can play both full-back positions, further limits Espart's immediate first-team opportunities. Espart signed a contract extension keeping him at Barcelona until 2028.
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