BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – With Christensen out for a long time and Araujo still a question mark, Barcelona is looking to the January transfer window for a defender. According to “Mundo Deportivo,” the first name on the list is Nathan Akè, who has been getting less playing time under Guardiola this season and would like more consistent playing time ahead of the World Cup.
Landing the 30-year-old Dutchman, however, isn’t easy: he has a high salary under contract until 2027, and City would only part with him permanently, with a asking price of between €15 and €20 million.
Stefan De Vrij, whose contract with Inter expires, is more affordable: the former Lazio player has now become Chivu’s last-choice defensive midfielder, and the Nerazzurri are ready to facilitate his exit, provided they first find a replacement, with Mario Gila and the emerging Tarik Muhamerovic being the main candidates.
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