Barcelona will target Angel Di Maria in the summer transfer window if Raphinha leaves amid interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Angel Di Maria is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Blaugrana will look to reunite the veteran Argentine winger with Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window. And they view the Juventus star as a possible replacement for Raphinha, a target for Arsenal and Tottenham.
Barcelona will approach another summer transfer window in the midst of a financial crisis. The Catalan giants are yet to find a stable footing on the financial front. Barcelona will thus need to scour the market for economical solutions to the issues plaguing the first-team squad.
Attacking reinforcements will again be imperative for Barcelona in the summer transfer window. That is because Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, and Raphinha face uncertain futures at Spotify Camp Nou. In addition, they need a striker who can be Robert Lewandowski’s deputy next season.
But Raphinha is seemingly Barcelona’s cash cow amid interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham. And widespread reports have suggested that Barcelona will offload the Brazilian international if they re-sign Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, they intend to target Angel Di Maria if the 26-year-old attacker departs.
The Argentine international has established himself as one of the best wingers in Serie A since joining Juventus last summer. But Di Maria’s long-term future is seemingly away from the Allianz Stadium. And a return to La Liga might be on the cards for the 35-year-old World Cup winner.
Barcelona will aim to re-sign Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window. And widespread reports have claimed that talks between the two parties have advanced, with a summer move likely. In addition, the Catalan giants believe they can secure Di Maria’s services if they re-sign Messi.
The two veterans share a strong bond on and off the field. But it will be interesting to see if Barcelona’s interest in Di Maria materialises into something concrete. For now, they remain eager to reunite Messi and his compatriot at Spotify Camp Nou next season.
