Transfers: Barcelona Considering Summer Move For Alex Grimaldo

Written by Patrick Echatah

Spanish giants Barcelona are considering a move for Benfica star Alex Grimaldo ahead of this summer.

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La Blaugrana are likely to be busy in the market this summer, with Xavi Hernandez keen to kick on amid recent improvements.

And while emphasis will be on the front line, Barca are also looking to improve competition at left-back.

Long-serving Jordi Alba continues to play at a high level, but at 32, competition at that position will benefit Barca.

Alejandro Balde is likely to be sent out on loan, still experienced at high level, and according to O Jogo via Sport, Barca are considering Benfica star Grimaldo.

The 26-year-old is out of contract in 2023, and needing to reduce salary mass, they do not want to give him an improved deal this summer.

That could give Barca an opportunity, and Grimaldo is said to fit the profile of what Xavi is looking for at left-back.

He is valued at €20million by Transfermarkt.

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Meanwhile…

Barcelona couldn’t break down a resolute Galatasaray on the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie on Thursday night.

La Blaugrana will have hoped to make home advantage count ahead of a tricky looking trip to Turkey next week, but they failed to do so.

Xavi Hernandez took the opportunity to rest a number of key players, though the Gerard Pique – who had been nursing a small injury – and Ousmane Dembélé were brought on as early as half time.

In truth, it wasn’t most entertaining game, and we will surely see a little more final product for both teams when they meet for the second leg and the decider next Thursday.

(footballespana)

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