According to reports from The Daily Star and Sport, Barcelona are preparing to sell six defenders during the summer transfer window – including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur target Marc Bartra.
Indeed, the Champions League giants are planning a transfer double-raid on PSG for Brazilian duo Thiago Silva and Marquinhos but will need to raise funds by selling their own players first.
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Consequentially, Thomas Vermaelen, Adriano, Dani Alves, Marc Bartra, Aleix Vidal and Douglas will all be allowed to leave the Nou Camp during the summer transfer window if they receive suitable bids.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have both been linked with Spain international Bartra consistently over the last few months, having been issued just four starts in La Liga so far this season.
Technical director Roberto Fernandez has already suggested Barcelona won’t stand in the defender’s way if he looks to leave the club during the coming transfer window.
But the latest reports from Sport are the strongest indication yet that they’re openly looking to cash in on the 25-year-old centre-half.
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