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Barcelona to transfer list ace for bargain price: Man United, Liverpool and Spurs on alert
BARCELONA are considering putting Marc Bartra on the transfer list this summer - and he will be available for just £9.3million.
Man United, Liverpool and Tottenham on alert as Barcelona look set to transfer list Marc Bartra
The 25-year-old has made just 13 La Liga appearances for Luis Enrique’s side this season and has become surplus to requirements.
And Spanish news outlet Marca claim he will be available for transfer, and because of his lack of appearances he will be able to leave the club for a reduced fee in the summer.
It is understood the Spanish giants will extend his contract for a further year, but he will be able to exit the club for a cut-price fee of £9.3million due to his failure to appear in 60 per cent of Barca’s matches.
With a bargain deal available and Barcelona technical director Robert Fernandez outlining Bartra’s future is open for discussion, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have been put on red alert.
It is understood that Jurgen Klopp’s side are leading the race to sign the Spaniard as they look set for a mass overhaul at the club ahead of the German’s first full season in charge.
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The Reds are likely to be in the market for defensive reinforcements with Kolo Toure and Martin Skrtel set to depart.
However, Klopp’s side will face competition from United with Bartra being earmarked as a top target for Jose Mourinho should he replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
While Spurs are hoping to hijack Liverpool and United’s plans to sign Bartra by offering him the incentive of Champions League football next season.
However, if Bartra does leave Barcelona the club with have the option to re-sign him.