Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have reportedly revived their interest in the services of 23-year-old Brazilian full-back Vanderson, a target for Manchester United.
Barcelona look like a completely different team under Hansi Flick. While the Blaugrana are heading in the right direction, their key decision-makers are looking to further strengthen their squad by making the right signings. According to a report from Fichajes, the Catalan giants are interested in acquiring the services of Vanderson.
The AS Monaco full-back has had an exceptional rise, and his impressive performances have resulted in a lot of interest from across Europe. He has established himself as one of the best young full-backs in the world since moving to the Ligue 1 club at the start of 2022.
Barcelona have a long-standing interest in the services of the Brazilian defender, who came up the ranks at Greimo. While their interest did take a back seat for a while, the Catalan giants have revived it, and they are looking to bring him to Spain in 2025.
Flick has used Jules Kounde as his preferred right-back, while Hector Fort has been the natural alternative. While Ronald Araujo and Marc Casado can also feature in that role, they are looking for someone who can be their first choice in the long run as Kounde prefers playing in the heart of the defence.
Barcelona to face significant challenges in Vanderson pursuit
Barcelona might be looking to secure his services, but it won’t be that straightforward for them. The financial side of things will be a major headache as AS Monaco value him at around €20 million, and they won’t lower their demands with his contract running until the summer of 2028.
The Catalan giants do not have the best financial situation, and they will have a tough decision to make while pursuing the 23-year-old’s signature. Apart from the financial side of things, they will face serious competition from Manchester United.
The Red Devils already have Diogo Dalot, and they added Noussair Mazraoui to their squad in the summer. Despite having two quality right-backs, they are interested in adding Vanderson to their squad. Manchester United have focused on signing young players with huge potential, and the AS Monaco star seems to be a perfect fit for them. With the Premier League giants ready to rival Barcelona, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end.
