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Barcelona lately returned from their journey to Saudi Arabia which proved to be a particularly profitable one as they gained the primary trophy of the Hansi Flick period, lifting the Spanish Tremendous Cup by beating Actual Madrid 5-2.
The journey additionally allowed Barça sporting director Deco to fulfill with officers from Saudi Arabian golf equipment and brokers in an effort to take inventory of the switch market and gauge their curiosity in some Barcelona gamers.
In spite of everything, the Blaugrana might be open to at least one or two gross sales this month in an effort to usher in Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. If not now, enterprise can be accomplished in the summertime, contemplating the Saudi market is flush with money.
5 Barcelona stars in demand
As such, SPORT reviews that as many as 5 Barcelona stars are attracting curiosity from golf equipment in Saudi Arabia.
The gamers in query are ace striker Robert Lewandowski, out-of-favour ahead Ansu Fati, defender Andreas Christensen and membership captains Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong and Lewandowski on Saudi Arabia’s radars. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
A few of these offers appear implausible, for instance, Raphinha is taken into account ‘untouchable’ by Barcelona given his type and significance.
Lewandowski’s sale additionally seems unlikely, though Barça are conscious that he might fetch a considerable price in the summertime, despite the fact that he will likely be turning 37 years previous.
The scenario might be completely different for the opposite three gamers, nevertheless.
In spite of everything, Barcelona recognise that the contractual conditions of De Jong and Christensen (each below contract till 2026), will want decision on the earliest. Failure to resume might result in gross sales.
Moreover, the Catalans are additionally eager to half methods with Ansu Fati, whose contract runs till 2027, to ease the wage invoice.
Deco has been actively working to piece collectively the puzzle for January, whereas additionally laying the groundwork for the summer time and offers with golf equipment from Saudi Arabia might be an avenue that Barcelona discover additional.
