Barcelona are looking for a midfielder to examine their defense next season, and gradually options are starting to emerge. With uncertainty over their budget for the summer, a number of players have been linked with the position.
Everton's Amadou Onana is thought to be their first choice, but a price tag of between €50-60 million means a move looks very difficult, while Real Betis' Guido Rodriguez, a former Blaugrana target, has also been offered to the club for a contract. free.
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Marca newspaper revealed that the other option Barcelona is looking for is Valencia player Pebelo. The 25-year-old joined Los Che from Levante last season, and Barcelona's talent spotters appreciate his positional sense and quality on the ball. After a 1-1 draw at Mestalla in December, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez also met Pepelo in the corridors, congratulating him on the season he was having.
Pebelo has been one of the main reasons for Valencia's improved season this year, helping them move from relegation favorites to European contenders, where they are one point behind Real Betis in seventh place with six games remaining. The defensive midfielder has started all 32 of Valencia's matches this season in La Liga, providing a platform for Ruben Baraja's side to build on, both with and without the ball. It is not clear how much money Valencia will demand, but he has four years remaining on his contract.
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