Barcelona has chosen to explore South American academies in the wake of Real Madrid’s recent success in the Brazilian market in the hopes of discovering the following Vinicius, Rodrygo, and other players.
Andrey Santos of Vasco de Gama is one of the guys that has been on their radar for a time. Barcelona believes that the 18-year-old, who primarily plays defensive midfield, can eventually take the place of Sergio Busquets.
However, they are not the only ones vying for his endorsement. According to a report from Le10Sport, PSG has been growing more interested in signing Santos “month after month.”
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Santos is regarded as Brazil’s “next Bruno Guimaraes,” and PSG director Luis Campos is prepared to bring him to the French capital during the winter.
In addition, the source claims that five clubs, including Newcastle United and Barcelona, have already prepared an offer for the midfielder. Paris has not yet taken any official action but has already spoken with the player’s agents to confirm their interest.
Following Real Madrid’s recent success in the Brazilian market, Barcelona has also chosen to dabble in South American academies in the hopes of discovering the following Vinicius, Rodrygo, and other players.
Andrey Santos of Vasco de Gama is one of the guys that has been on their radar for a time. Barcelona believes that the 18-year-old, who primarily plays defensive midfield, can eventually take the place of Sergio Busquets.
However, they are not the only ones vying for his endorsement. According to a report from Le10Sport, PSG has been growing more interested in signing Santos “month after month.”
In Brazil, Santos is referred to as the “next Bruno Guimaraes,” and PSG director Luis Campos is prepared to bring him to Paris in the upcoming winter.
Five clubs, including Barcelona and Newcastle United, are said to have already prepared an offer for the midfielder, according to the article. Paris hasn’t taken any official action yet, but they’ve already had a conversation with the players’ agents to confirm their interest.
Vasco de Gama is willing to let the player depart as early as January, but they have a €20 million requirement. It won’t be shocking if Barcelona decides to spend that much money on the Brazilian in the offseason in pursuit of Busquets’ replacement.
However, the Blaugranes are also keeping an eye on Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad and Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers as prospective successors.
The latter is Xavi’s top pick for the job, but after recently renewing his contract, it appears unlikely that he will cost less than his €60 million release clause.
Neves, on the other hand, has a contract that expires in 2024 and might be offered in the summer of 2023 for a “meal deal” price.
Beyond these two, other players are anticipated to come onto Barcelona’s radar as the January window closes.
