Barcelona want Daley Blind from Manchester United on a free transfer with defender’s deal set to expire next summer
Dutch defender is entering the final six months of his contract and doesn't look set to extend his stay after dropping out of the first team.
BARCELONA are reportedly interested in Manchester United star Daley Blind.
Marca claims the Dutch international is on Ernesto Valverde’s radar after falling out of Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans.
Blind is out of contract at the end of the season and there appears to have been no talks over the potential triggering of an automatic one-year extension.
It’s said that Barcelona are interested in taking advantage of his versatility, with Blind able to play in midfield, as a left-back and at the heart of defence.
But with Javier Mascherano leaving the Nou Camp next summer, the 27-year-old will most likely be utilised as a ball-playing centre-back should he make the free transfer to Spain.
The report adds that Blind could even be booted out of United next month, albeit for a small fee.
However, that shouldn’t stop Barcelona from following up their apparent interest after they cashed in on Neymar to the tune of £195million in the last transfer window.
Another player said to be on their radar is Lazio’s Stefan De Vrij.
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Like his compatriot Blind, the centre-half is also approaching the end of his contract.
De Vrij also has the advantage of not being played in different positions throughout his career, making him a more suitable replacement for the departing Mascherano.
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