Barça loses ground against Manchester United in the race for one of football's promises

FC Barcelona needs to make a revolution in its squad for next season if it wants to compete for the Champions League. Xavi Hernández has put together a group that is very close to getting LaLiga but still needs some last reinforcements to finish making the team, with the right back being one of his urgent needs.

Both Jules Koundé and Ronald Araújo have acted as cover in the area due to the lack of a guaranteed winger, which in some games makes the difference due to the style of play of the squad. That is why the sports management is working to incorporate a footballer who meets the characteristics that the coach is looking for for the position and it is Jeremie Frimpong who has entered the list of futures in recent days.

At 22 years old, the Bayer Leverkusen defender is leaving very good feelings in the Bundesliga and so far this season he has distributed nine goal assists and scored eight goals in 36 games. Within the Catalans they believe that he is a player with Barça DNA and that he would be an ideal signing to cover the right wing along with Alejandro Balde on the opposite side.

However, information revealed by the newspaper 'Bild' ensures that the Dutchman is also on Manchester United's radar. The English do not trust Diogo Dalot or Wan-Bissaka and would be willing to attack his transfer in the next summer market, something that will directly affect Barça's aspirations. The Premier has an economic muscle superior to LaLiga and the financial difficulties of the culés will keep them out of any bid.

Frimpong will have the last word

Today Frimpong has a market value of around 35 million euros, a high figure considering that he has a contract valid until 2025. Bayer will not let him leave for a lower amount and in any case United will have the chance to increase his proposal in case the Catalans decide to bid for him. Any decision will go through the player first and Xavi's sports project will be the letter of introduction that the club will offer to convince him.