Barcelona’s latest 2-1 defeat by the hands of Atletico Madrid was one other reminder that the membership’s early honeymoon interval underneath Hansi Flick is slowly coming off.
The crew has began to indicate weak point in sure key areas and it was evident towards Atletico Madrid, however Gavi’s super show.
Actually, Barcelona have already began in search of reinforcements, particularly within the midfield unit, the place the crew does require a bit extra flexibility.
Barcelona concerned about Lucien Agoume
To that finish, a latest report from La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Mundo Deportivo) suggests Barcelona have an interest within the companies of Lucien Agoume.
A holding midfielder by commerce, Agoume at present plies his commerce for Sevilla, having joined the membership in a €4 million transfer from Inter Milan this previous summer time.
Agoume, in reality, has been a key differentiator for Los Nervionenses this season, racking up 17 aggressive appearances.
Agoume has been phenomenal for Sevilla this season (Photograph by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Photographs)
The 22-year-old has impressed onlookers together with his skill to manage midfield and flow into possession. That is one thing which may show to be useful for Barcelona.
Agoume’s contract scenario
Signing Agoume, although, might be a bit difficult for Barça. Sevilla had been capable of purchase solely 50% of the participant’s rights this previous summer time.
Nonetheless, they’ve the choice to accumulate 40% extra of the participant’s switch rights by paying an extra €4 million subsequent summer time.
By buying a complete of 90% of Agoume’s switch rights, the Spanish outfit can simply promote the midfielder for a bigger quantity.
Extra importantly, Barcelona are set to face stiff competitors from Arsenal, within the race to signal Agoume subsequent summer time.
The Sevilla midfielder, in reality, has emerged as one of many priorities for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta, as he appears to signal a long-term alternative for Thomas Partey.