Angel Di Maria could cross the Clasico divide as 34-year-old ’emerges as a low-cost option to solve Xavi’s Barcelona attacking dilemma’, eight years after he won the Champions League with Real Madrid… and with Leeds’ Raphinha looking too pricey
- Barcelona have identified Angel Di Maria as a transfer target this summer
- The 34-year-old will be available as a free agent following his exit from PSG
- Xavi could be on the hunt for options out wide if Ousmane Dembele departs
- Leeds are demanding up to £70m for Raphinha, so he may be too expensive
- Di Maria played for Barca’s El Clasico rivals Real Madrid earlier in his career
Barcelona are reportedly considering Angel Di Maria as a low cost option to bolster their attacking ranks this summer.
The 34-year-old is leaving PSG at the end of his contract, following seven seasons with the Ligue 1 club.
Xavi is likely to be on the hunt for options out wide in the transfer window, with Ousmane Dembele‘s future in doubt.
Angel Di Maria will be available as a free agent this summer following his exit from PSG
Barcelona are unsure whether Ousmane Dembele will stay as contract talks are at a standstill
According to Marca, Di Maria’s free agent status is appealing to Barca and sporting director Mateu Alemany has already spoken to the Argentine with a view to making a contract offer.
The report adds that while Juventus have also registered their interest, Di Maria is happy to delay a decision on his future as a move to the Nou Camp would be tempting.
It is claimed that Barca’s contract talks with Dembele are at a standstill and fellow transfer target Raphinha could be deemed too expensive as Leeds are demanding between £60million and £70million for their star man.
The Spanish club continue to…