In the current state of world football, Barcelona possesses one of the most elite defensive cores in the world. They really have the backline covered, with players such as Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde, Joao Cancelo, and Inigo Martinez among others.
On the other hand, given the sheer caliber of players in central defense, in particular, Barcelona will be looking to make a sale over the summer of next year. This will enable them to bring in players from other positions who can fill in the gaps in the team.
However, by doing so, they will create a void in the defense, which will require reinforcements to fill in order to be filled. It has been reported that the possibility of acquiring Chadi Riad from Real Betis is a viable option. As a result of the buy-back clause that was included in his contract, he will run you seven million euros.
Additionally, Barcelona is in the process of making preparations for a third defender at the same time.
Focus on the Dragusin
Radu Dragusin, who has been a revelation for Genoa in Serie A this season, is a player that Barcelona is interested in signing.
According to claims coming from Italy, which were repeated by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is preparing an offer for him in January that is priced at thirty million euros. Genoa, on the other hand, will not accept this offer because it is not sufficient to convince them.
Dragusin, who graduated from the Juventus academy, is finally experiencing his breakout season in Serie A with Genoa. They are currently in the first spot. There have been 17 games that he has participated in, and he has scored one goal and assisted on another.
There are a number of great clubs, such as Tottenham Hotspur, that are interested in the Romanian player and would be willing to pay a higher price for his services in the future.
Is it a preventive signature?
Despite the fact that Dragusin has been outstanding throughout this season and because his potential is even greater, Barcelona does not really require him to be a member of their backline at this time or even in the near future.
In the event that the rumors about Chadi Riad are true, Barcelona ought to have a solution for their defense for a considerable amount of time, even if they sell one of their most coveted defenders during the same transfer window.
Dragusin, on the other hand, bears the potential to be seen as a preventive signing, much like Vitor Roque. At a time when there is a great deal of competition in the market for his signature, signing the 21-year-old player at an early age might be a financially feasible move that will result in significant financial gain in the future.
As a result of this, it is difficult to assume that Barcelona will make an effort to acquire a center back. The team has been pleading loudly for additional fullbacks, a pivot, a left winger, and even a central midfielder since Gavi suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.