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Agent holding talks with Barcelona over teenage centre-back
TL;DR
Barcelona is in discussions with agent Pini Zahavi regarding teenage centre-back Luka Vuskovic as they seek to strengthen their defense. The club's pursuit of top target Alessandro Bastoni remains uncertain due to managerial decisions.
Key points
- Barcelona is seeking to strengthen their defense.
- Pini Zahavi is holding talks with Barcelona regarding Luka Vuskovic.
- Alessandro Bastoni is Barcelona's top target for the summer transfer window.
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Agent holding talks with Barcelona over teenage centre-back
Barcelona’s search for a central defender that can improve their backline, but there is little clarity on who that will be. There is still little progress on their pursuit of top target Alessandro Bastoni of Inter.
Bastoni has been identified by Director of Football Deco as their top target for the summer window, and the Italian defender has given the green light for the deal. Yet manager Hansi Flick is yet to give the green light to go ahead with the move, with the German coach expected to discuss the matter with Deco once the La Liga title is secured.
Pini Zahavi holding talks with Barcelona over Luka Vuskovic
Another name that Barcelona have been linked with on and off over the past year is Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old has impressed on loan this year at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, and Spurs are keen to keep hold of him, as explained by Sky Sport DE’s Florian Plettenberg. They willl offer him a major wage hike this summer as a demonstration of this, but he also notes that agent Pini Zahavi, who has close links with Barcelona, is also in talks with the Catalan club about the Croatian international.
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Q&A
Who is Luka Vuskovic and why is Barcelona interested in him?
Luka Vuskovic is a teenage centre-back being discussed by Barcelona as part of their efforts to improve their defense.
What is the status of Barcelona's pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni?
Barcelona has identified Alessandro Bastoni as their top target, but the deal is pending approval from manager Hansi Flick.
What factors are delaying Barcelona's transfer decisions?
The delay in Barcelona's transfer decisions is primarily due to manager Hansi Flick needing to discuss the situation with Director of Football Deco after securing the La Liga title.
