The Catalan newspaper, “Sport”, revealed that the Barcelona administration still wanted to sign a striker during the current summer transfer period, explaining that Arsenal’s attacking duo, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, are among the most popular candidates.
And Ronald Koeman, Barcelona coach, had confirmed that he still wanted to include a striker this summer, in his statements during the press conference for today’s match, Sunday, August 15th, against Real Sociedad on the first day of the Spanish League.
What is the position of Arsenal duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette after joining Barcelona?
According to the newspaper “Sport”, Barcelona will not be able to bring a striker this summer, unless the Danish Martin Braithwaite is sold at a good price. The source added: “The Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and French Alexandre Lacazette will be happy to wear the Barcelona shirt.”
Barcelona previously tried to include Aubameyang, but Arsenal rejected the deal, and the former Borussia Dortmund striker is currently on a two-year contract with Arsenal.
In Lacazette’s case, the French striker has just one year left on his contract, giving Arsenal one last chance to cash in on the player before losing for free. Aubameyang and Lacazette missed Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Brentford in the opening season of the 2021/2022 Premier League season.
Barcelona wants to trade with Arsenal
According to the daily “Sport”, Barcelona is following up on Aubameyang and Lacazette’s position with Arsenal, but the Catalan club realizes that it cannot sign one of them if the Danish Martin Braithwaite does not leave.
In this case, Barcelona will seek to finalize a mutual deal with Arsenal, and it will be necessary to find out which Blaugrana players might interest Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.