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BARÇA AND MADRID HAVE THEIR EYES ON THE PREMIER

FC Barcelona will try to 'steal' the signing of a right-back from Real Madrid

Published:5/12/2024 - 22:01h

Updated:6/12/2024 - 01:32h

Barça have joined Real Madrid in the race for Diogo Dalot. Manchester United are reportedly asking for 50 million euros for the Portuguese's transfer

Calendar of FC Barcelona

Aside from the possible signing of a '9' or a winger for the forward line, FC Barcelona have set the reinforcement of the two full-backs as a priority. Hansi Flick has asked the club for the arrival of a couple of top-level signings for an area of ​​the pitch where Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde are the only guaranteed players, so the Catalans are studying their options in the market.

While Alphonso Davies, before moving forward with his renewal with Bayern, appeared to be the favourite for the left-back spot, the Catalans are considering different names for the right-back spot. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jeremie Frimpong would lead the Catalan agenda, although Diogo Dalot would be the latest to join this list, as reported by 'CaughtOffside'.

United will ask for a fortune for Dalot

The Portuguese is a long-time Barcelona desire, who already tried to sign him a couple of summers ago, and his good performances at Manchester United have put him back on the Barça radar. However, the Catalans would not be alone in the race, as Real Madrid are also following them closely in their search for a replacement for Dani Carvajal on the right side of their defence.

Beyond the interest of the two big clubs in Spain, the reality is that the operation of the Portuguese will not be easy. The player is one of the most valuable assets of the 'red devils' and a key piece in the new project of Rúben Amorim, so they have valued his transfer at a figure close to 50 million euros.

An amount that would exceed the demands of the Catalans and the Merengues, who would be forced to consider other alternatives if Old Trafford does not lower its demands for the protagonist of another 'Clásico' in the offices.