Jean-Michael Seri’s £36.64million move from Nice to Barcelona ’90 per cent complete’ — and could have huge impact on futures of Philippe Coutinho and Andres Iniesta
Midfielder, 26, has been likened to Xavi after sensational season in Ligue 1 as his side qualified for Champions League
JEAN-MICHAEL SERI'S £36.64million move to Barcelona is "90 per cent complete", according to reports in the Catalan press.
And that could have huge significance on potential transfer targets in and out of the Premier League.
Sport report that the Nice midfielder is closing in on a move to the Nou Camp, as Barcelona look to move on from the £198m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.
Seri is considered an alternative to Philippe Coutinho, who looks ever more likely yo stay at Liverpool.
The Reds rejected a third bid from the Catalans of £118m — more than three times the price of the Ivory Coast international — as they maintain their stance that the Brazilian is not for sale.
And, the arrival of 26-year-old Seri could also push Andres Iniesta nearer the exit door.
The Barcelona legend's contract runs out at the end of the season — and he admitted he is considering his future for the first time in his career.
Pep Guardiola would be extremely keen on a reunion at Manchester City, while Antonio Conte would surely keep an eye on developments.
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Juventus, Inter Milan and a move to Qatar are other options for Spain's 2010 World Cup hero, who has spent his entire career at the Nou Camp.
Seri has been likened to many to Xavi, and was instrumental as Nice finished in third place in Ligue 1 last season.
He showcased his talent with an exquisite backheel assist for Vincent Marcel in the Champions League play-off victory over Ajax.
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