Barcelona Trails Behind Chelsea

DBasia.news – Barcelona are currently losing quickly to Chelsea in the hunt for Jules Kunde. But Barca immediately looked for another target, this time they are targeting for Aymeric Laporte, a Manchester City defender.

Barcelona need a new defender. Even though he has got Andreas Christensen, Xavi Hernandez feels it is not enough. Moreover, Samuel Umtiti and Oscar Mingueza were not included in the plan.

Initially, Barcelona’s target was Jules Kunde. The French player appeared solid in the Sevilla defense sector.

However, Barcelona overtook Chelsea. Rumors state that the two teams were very close to a deal worth 55 million euros plus bonuses. Meanwhile, Kounde gives his approval to Chelsea.

Therefore, Barca are looking for another defender. Barcelona are reportedly using Aymeric Laporte as an alternative.

Since signing from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, Laporte has played an important role in Man City’s defense. He made 153 appearances with 12 goals and three assists.

However, it is believed that Barcelona will have difficulty to sign Laporte as Pep Guardiola has no plans to release Laporte. Moreover, another Man City defender, Nathan Ake, is rumored to be leaving this summer.