Analysing the 5 destinations for Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo

Barcelona fullback Nelson Semedo has 5 European giants aligned this summer.

Nelson Semedo is undoubtedly a great talent at Barcelona but his recent failed negotiations have triggered multiple suitors for this summer transfer window.

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Often sharing his minutes with Sergi Roberto as the right-back or filling in for Jordi Alba on the left during Jordi’s time out due to injury, Semedo has showcased that he is not only reliable and consistent but also versatile.

After helping the team secure points to hold their position at the top of La Liga, the Portuguese international’s future at the Nou Camp was looking promising but after his injury during a clash against Celta Vigo, Semedo has struggled to bring back that form.

His return during a difficult match against Real Madrid where the full-back clearly struggled saw him often getting replaced by Roberto. On top of that, the negotiations between the club and him regarding a contract extension did not reach an agreement, as Semedo requested a wage greater than what Barca were willing to spend, resulting in the speculations that the Portuguese international is on the way out this summer.

Blaugrana’s sporting director and former left-back, Eric Abidal, has spoken to Semedo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, regarding his transfer in the next window. Mundo Deportivo has reported that there are at least five European giants that are interested in the talented 26-year-old.

Paris Saint-Germain

Everyone knows that Barca are planning on a reunion with PSG’s superstar, Neymar. The French side could involve the Portuguese international as part of an exchange deal, however, this is highly unlikely as the Catalans will still have to pay a significant amount remaining despite adding the right-back. Having said that, it is a different kind of swap that would interest both parties. Barca are interested in both PSG’s right-back Thomas Meunier and left-back Layvin Kurzawa and could look to exchange for either or both these players.

Juventus

Recent reports confirmed that Juventus are willing to negotiate an extended swap deal with Barca involving players like Mattia de Sciglio and Miralem Pjanic in exchange for midfielder Arthur Melo. However, after Barca showed a clear sign of disagreement about letting Arthur go, the Old Lady are looking to negotiate for Ivan Rakitic and Nelson Semedo instead with SPORT reporting that Juve will pay the two named players for Semedo along with an additional 25 million euros in cash. Former Real Madrid star, Danilo, failed to impress in Turin along with current right-back Juan Cuadrado at 31 years of age, Semedo can truly be an improvement.

Inter Milan

The Nerazzurri are the strongest contenders for signing the Portuguese international as the ongoing negotiations for the Argentine striker, Lautaro Martinez, will surely include multiple Barca stars this summer. Inter are interested in Manchester City right-back, Joao Cancelo, with Juventus and Barca looking in a joint-operation where Cancelo will join Barca for Nelson Semedo to be then traded to Inter in exchange for Lautaro. Meanwhile, Juventus will provide Barca with a right-back as Sciglio will travel to Nou Camp in exchange for Barca players like Ivan Rakitic or Arthur Melo.

Despite being complicated, the deal is a likely outcome of the creativity required to help make transfers possible in the current market as all clubs are facing a financial crisis as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester City

Between the two Portuguese right-backs, Manchester City boss and former Barca coach, Pep Guardiola feels that Joao Cancelo is the better alternative. The two footballers fight for their spot on the national team and soon might find themselves being exchanged as a result of the current market. Footballing fans find it difficult to decide which of these talented right-backs reign supreme over the other but the previously stated deal between Barca and Inter for the signing of Lautaro Martinez has an implication on both. As the exchange deals are the method of transfer in the next window, the Catalan giants may use their relationship with Pep and Manchester City to ensure that the mega joint deal goes through in order to secure Martinez.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, has been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou. The 25-year-old is versatile in nature and is often seen playing as a right-back, and with French international, Benjamin Pavard, being rumored to take over Kimmich’s role permanently, the Nou Camp opens up a rare and exciting challenge for the German international.

It remains to be seen which of these deals come through as Barca have multiple advantages with each of these clubs but they must find the best option while sustaining the least loss.

Which deal should Barca exercise for maximum profit?