Barcelona must sign defenders in the upcoming transfer window.
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Barcelona are currently coming second in the La Liga as they haven’t been able to perform their defensive duties convincingly by conceding 31 goals in 30 matches. The main reason why the Spanish giants has suffered defensively this season is the fact that Samuel Umtiti was injured for a majority of the season in addition to the fact that Junior Firpo has failed to fit into the squad. Due to Umtiti’s injury Gerard Pique and Clement Longlet have been overstretched and haven’t been able to perform at their optimum potential.
Quique Setien must use his limited transfer budget to bring in defensive players over the summer transfer window who can help the club perform more convincingly in the upcoming season. Moreover, he must find players who can replace the duo of Junior Firpo and Samuel Umtiti who are keen to leave the Camp Nou.
PSG have world-class defenders who have contracts that expire on the 30th of June.
Defenders such as Thiago Silva, Layvin Kurzawa and Thomas Meunier have decided against extending their contract with PSG and are set to leave the club in the near future as stated by the Goal. These players have been phenomenal for their side helping them win the French league title over the past few seasons and have been shown a lot of interest from many big European clubs ever since they have decided against extending their contract.
The Spanish giants must sign these players to add more depth in their defense. Thiago Silva is playing his last few seasons of football and has an estimated market value of around 5 million euros. The Brazilian international is the captain of PSG and is the main reason why the club has been so successful ever since he joined in 2012, he is considered as one of the best defenders in the world who can fill the void of Umtiti in the upcoming season.
Laywin Kuzawa is an attacking fullback who plays in a similar role as Firpo and could potentially fill the void in the Camp Nou. However, many believe that Kuzawa isn’t efficient while defending and might end up adding to the Barcelona’s defensive problems.
Thomas Meunier has an estimated market value of around 25 million euros and is set to leave PSG after performing there for four years. Singing the Belgium international will help the 2018-2019 La Liga champions gain more depth at the right back position and might allow Sergio Roberto play as a midfielder in the upcoming season.
Do you think Barcelona should sign these players from PSG?