Mercato | Mercato – Barcelona: Joan Laporta launches Operation Cavani!

Posted on December 2, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. by Bernard Colas

Eager to strengthen in attack, FC Barcelona are particularly interested in Edinson Cavani, who could land in Catalonia at the next winter transfer window. Explanations.

Since the departure of Lionel Messi , FC Barcelona is struggling offensively, and the many absences in this area of ​​play are not helping Xavi 's business. While Ousmane Dembélé is plagued by repetitive physical glitches, the Blaugrana coach must currently deal with the absences of Ansu Fati and Martin Braithwaite , without forgetting that of Sergio Agüero , who could even be forced to officially retire in the coming weeks due to his heart problems. The Barça So he has no choice and absolutely must get his hands on a striker in January, despite his financial problems. “Obviously, Barça can recruit, he can recruit this winter as he can next summer, assured this Wednesday the Catalan general manager Ferran Reverter. There is no doubt that Barça can recruit this winter, because we all know that it is always a very complicated market, and that Barça will also strengthen next summer ” Joan Laporta is therefore looking for a good shot, wishing to bet on a player available on loan or in difficulty at his club. The names of Ferran Torres and Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) have been circulating in particular in recent days, as has that of Timo Werner (Chelsea), but ultimately to another Premier League playerthat the Blaugrana team could turn.

Barça steps up a gear for Cavani

Eclipsed by the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United in the last summer transfer window, Edinson Cavani (8 appearances in all competitions) has had to settle for ends of the game since the start of the season and seems very far from an extra time, which could then cause his departure. Linked to the Red Devils until June 2022, the Uruguayan appears to be a prime target for FC Barcelona according to Sport, an interest that would be mutual according to the information. disclosed by The Times this Thursday. Edinson Cavani would like to wear the tunic of FC Barcelona before the end of his career and would consider himself capable of playing at the top level for two more seasons, when he turns 35 next February. Information already mentioned by Mundo Deportivo a few days ago. Joan Laporta would be ready to welcome the top scorer in the history of PSG from the end of the season, when his lease with Manchester United will be expired. According to Josep Pedrerol , host of El Chiringuito, Joan Laporta has reportedly contacted Edinson Cavani ’s brother, who also looks after the Matador’s interests, to inquire about his availability next summer, although an offensive starting this winter is not ruled out. Although several sources indicate that FC Barcelona do not have the means to pay the transfer fee of Edinson Cavani , ESPN says for its part this Thursday evening that the club culé approached the entourage of the player with the will to try his luck in January. For his part, the former PSG striker is listening to the Catalan proposal, although he intends to consult the new interim coach of Manchester United , Ralf Rangnick , before making a decision. In winter or in summer, FC Barcelona intends in any case to position itself on Edinson Cavani .

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