Manchester City are considering a player-plus-cash deal to test Barcelona’s resolve on rising defender Pau Cubarsi.
According to Fichajes, Manchester City are pondering making a big offer to test Barcelona’s resolve on star defender Pau Cubarsi. The 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy has been playing at a sensational level, which could see the Premier League side test the waters with a player-plus-cash deal involving two of their current first-team stars.
Manchester City are expected to enter the market again for a new defender, despite their recent outlays on multiple players. Marc Guehi arrived in the January window, while Pep Guardiola has managed to sign several others for the present and future in previous windows.
Central defence appears to be a priority area for Manchester City in the summer, as concerns persist over the futures of John Stones and Nathan Ake, with the latter linked to Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan. Moreover, there are doubts over Rúben Dias’ performance, as Guardiola would be open to adding a new defender who can resolve the issues to a greater extent.
The player in mind is 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy Pau Cubarsi, who has become a mainstay and a star performer under Hansi Flick. Luring him away from the Spanish giants would prove extremely challenging even for Manchester City, but they have a plan in mind.
Manchester City are pondering a player-plus-cash deal to test Barcelona’s resolve on the 19-year-old, with Rico Lewis and Omar Marmoush being mentioned as those first-team stars. The deal could also involve a hefty chunk of cash, but there are considerable doubts as to whether the Catalans will accept such a proposal.
Barcelona to Ponder Pau Cubarsi Sale?
Barcelona are not openly considering a sale of Cubarsi, with the player considered a key piece of their long-term future. Moreover, Manchester City’s supposed player-plus-cash offer could tempt the club, but there are doubts as to whether they need players in the positions Lewis and Marmoush play.
Some financial issues have plagued Barcelona for a long time, and there might be a scenario in which they could sell a few of their existing stars — but certainly not Cubarsi. While Manchester City could dream about landing the 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy, they are unlikely to succeed in their efforts unless a mammoth financial offer is placed on the table.
