Barcelona is actively seeking to bolster their defense, but definitive decisions on their targets remain unclear. Progress on their primary pursuit, Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, is slow. Director of Football Deco has identified Bastoni as the top summer acquisition, and the Italian defender has reportedly agreed to the move. However, manager Hansi Flick has yet to give his approval and is expected to discuss the matter with Deco once the La Liga title is secured.
Another player linked with Barcelona over the past year is Tottenham Hotspur’s Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old Croatian international has impressed during his loan spell at Hamburg in the Bundesliga. Tottenham is keen to retain him, with reports from Sky Sport DE’s Florian Plettenberg indicating a significant wage increase offer this summer. However, Plettenberg also notes that agent Pini Zahavi, who has strong connections with Barcelona, is currently in discussions with the Catalan club about Vuskovic.
Additionally, Barcelona continues to show interest in Manchester City defender Nathan Ake, as reported by MD. Ake was considered an emergency option in the January transfer window, but President Joan Laporta ultimately opted for Joao Cancelo. The 31-year-old Dutch international has one year remaining on his contract and fits Deco’s criteria, being versatile enough to play at left-back and possessing extensive top-level experience. The feasibility of a deal, considering both salary and transfer fee, remains uncertain, as Manchester City is under no pressure to sell him at a reduced price.
