Barcelona 'view Ajax star Alvarez' as Sergio Busquets' replacement
Barcelona are ‘eyeing up a summer move for Ajax star Edson Alvarez’ as they look to replace veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets… as Catalan side hope to beat Chelsea in race to sign Mexican international
- Ajax star Alvarez has drawn interest from a number of top European clubs
- Barcelona are planning on launching a bid for Alvarez in the summer window
- The Catalan side see him as an apt replacement for midfielder Sergio Busquets
- Chelsea submitted a £43m bid for Alvarez in August but saw it rejected by Ajax
Barcelona are reportedly eyeing up a move for Ajax star Edson Alvarez next summer, after identifying the midfielder as a replacement for Sergio Busquets.
The 25-year-old has become a key figure for the Dutch champions – after joining from Mexican side Club América in 2019 – with his solid performances in the heart of their midfield.
His talent has drawn the interest of the Catalan side but they might have to act swiftly to secure his services given Chelsea’s confirmed interest in the Ajax star.
Chelsea have made a £43m bid for Ajax’s 24-year-old defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez
Sergio Busquets will likely leave Barcelona in the near future having spent 15 years at the club
According to SPORT, Xavi’s side are monitoring Alvarez’s situation as the prepare to launch a bid for the midfielder in the next summer window.
They are looking for suitable options to replace Busquets when he inevitably leaves the club in the near future – having spent 15 years in Barcelona.
Club scouts have been present to watch Alvarez in Champions League games against Rangers, Liverpool and Napoli.
Barcelona are also considering Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez and PSV’s Ibrahim Sangare – while Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has also been offered to the club.
Alvarez has made 58 senior appearances for Mexico and has scored three goals in that time
Wolves’ Ruben Neves has reportedly also been offered to the Catalan giants as an option
The Catalan side will do well to secure Alvarez’s services given Chelsea’s proven interest in the Ajax player – after they saw a £43million bid rejected in summer.
Alvarez was reportedly furious at the Dutch side rejecting the offer and consequently refused to train in order to push through a move to Stamford Bridge.
The 25-year-old was told that Ajax would not negotiate with the west London side because the Dutch transfer market closed just a few nights later.
Ajax therefore would not have been able to sign a replacement in time, however the situation may be entirely different when Barcelona coming knocking next summer.
Edson Alvarez was left furious after reportedly being told he couldn’t join Chelsea in summer
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