Whereas Barcelona have but to make any strikes to signal a right-back this summer time, it’s no secret that Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano has lengthy been on their radar.
Nonetheless, in response to , the Romanian defender is now slipping out of Barcelona’s grasp as Roma have stepped up their efforts to safe his signature.
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The Serie A membership are pushing onerous and at present lead the race to carry the 27-year-old right-back to Italy.
Roma are clear favourites
Roma have overtaken different rivals comparable to Lazio on this pursuit. Experiences counsel the Italian giants are making each effort to finalise a deal shortly, seeing Ratiu as their most important goal for the right-back place.
Rayo Vallecano, however, have set a €25 million launch clause for Ratiu, which Roma are prepared to fulfill.
Andrei Ratiu is ready to maneuver to Roma. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
In the meantime, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona stay however are falling behind as Roma make their transfer.
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Barcelona have completely different precedence
Though Ratiu’s title has been circulating in Barcelona’s places of work, signing a right-back will not be at present their high precedence. The Catalan membership continues to be exploring numerous alternatives out there and weighing their choices.
Just lately, Jorge Mendes supplied Barcelona the , however thus far, the membership haven’t taken any concrete steps to safe his providers.
As Roma work to finish their deal, it’s value noting that Rayo Vallecano won’t preserve all the cash from Ratiu’s sale, as Villarreal nonetheless personal 50% of the participant’s rights.
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For now, Barcelona really feel the right-back place is completely coated with Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia additionally exhibiting versatility to occupy that area. Nonetheless, if there is a chance, the crew will seize it.