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Barcelona Transfers: Top 6 Centre-Backs for 2021/22 Season

By Nishant Narayanan

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) challenges Juventus' Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt. (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) challenges Juventus' Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt. (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Manchester United’s Swedish defender Victor Lindelof (L), Manchester United’s English defender Harry Maguire (C) and Manchester United’s Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay (R). (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

#4 Victor Lindelof (Age: 26 | Club: Manchester United)

The Manchester United man has been rumoured to be sold in the upcoming summer transfer window. Previously the Sweden international was heavily linked to Barca too. The La Liga giants were known to be big admirers of Lindelof for his ball-playing abilities.

Tremendous passer and he’s absolutely massive when it comes to playing long passed across the field to beat whole teams and pick out forwards. He’s done it at Manchester United this year itself assisting Marcus Rashford from way behind the halfway line in the Europa League.

Physically again, Lindelof may not be the best and that’s why the player has struggled a few times in the premier league. He lacks the strength to keep up with the PL forwards which will not be a major problem in the La Liga given that, football mostly happens possession based. Lindelof would be a fantastic addition to this Barcelona squad.

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Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

#3 Aymeric Laporte (Age: 26 | Club: Manchester City)

The Manchester City man would be the ideal candidate for Barcelona as of now. He’s arguably one of the top 5 centre backs in the Premier League and form-wise he’s the best french defender as of now. He’s diverse, he can play as a left-back and a left centre back. He’s absolutely brilliant on the ball. His crossfield passes are absolutely gorgeous to watch. They’re all pinpoint and hardly miss the target.

Laporte is brilliant in the air and is physically very strong. Good height and he’s got great pace. He’s a perfect fit for the premier league but as of now his position at Manchester City may be under threat. The new partnership between John Stones and Ruben Dias has been absolutely solid this season. It does not look like Pep is going to drop those two anytime soon. Aymeric Laporte would be the best option for the Catalans as of now.

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