Substitute Sergio Busquets. This is the ambition displayed by FC Barcelona during this summer transfer window after the departure of its star from the side of Inter Miami. If the names of Rodri (Manchester City), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern), Martin Zubimendi or Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) have been mentioned, the Culers would have finally set their sights on Oriol Romeu, experienced midfielder trained at the club and now on the side of Girona, where he is an indisputable holder. However, in its edition of the day, Mundo Deportivo explains that this possible arrival divides internally.
Convinced that he is imbued with Barça DNA, Xavi would indeed like to recover the 31-year-old Spaniard. An opinion far from being shared by Deco, who would ultimately have many more doubts as to the added value of the native of Ulldecona. If the former Chelsea player is still a possibility of the Barcelona transfer window, it is now another profile of the Blues that is targeted. As indicated by the DailyMailthe Catalan leaders would be seduced by the idea of enlisting Andrey Santos.
The bet of youth for after Busquets?
Arriving at Chelsea last January, the 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder never had the chance to step onto the lawn at Stamford Bridge. Finally loaned to Vasco da Gama, his former club, last March, the kid from Rio de Janeiro is very popular with the Culers. It should be noted, in this sense, that the manager of Barcelona Xavi and the sporting director Deco have already had discussions with representatives of Chelsea on a possible transfer. Distrust, however, as the British media state that Benfica and Porto have also expressed interest in a loan.
Author of a very good World Cup for the under-20s, Andrey Santos wants, for his part, to confirm the potential displayed in the Brazilian jersey. Called up last March to play a friendly match with the Seleção against Morocco, the crack of the Blues had not hidden his joy. “It’s an incredible experience. A dream come true, I am very happy. I feel at home, they made me feel very welcome. To be alongside Casemiro, alongside an idol, is a dream for me. I’m living a dream, and it helps me a lot. I hope to be able to return his help on the pitch and the experience he gave me too., said the person concerned. Ready to downsize this summer and open to the sale of several players in its workforce, could Chelsea offer Barça the Busquets of tomorrow? Answer in the next few days…
