Barcelona Transfer News: It has been rumored that Barcelona and Valencia have conducted negotiations over a prospective deal for Goncalo Guedes. However, there is currently no tangible interest in the player from either club
Barcelona Transfer News:Â According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Valencia, allegedly discussed the possibility of Barcelona acquiring Goncalo Guedes, a Portuguese striker.
However, as of right now, the 25-year-old does not rank very high on the Catalans’ list of priorities for signing.
Guedes has been playing for Valencia since 2017. He can play through the center or out on the flanks. However, he has not exactly flourished as expected at the Mestalla. But his stock remains high due to the potential and innate quality he possesses.
Valencia has struggled mightily in the 2021/22 season. But, Guedes has produced a return of 13 goals and six assists from 41 games across all competitions for Valencia.
Barcelona Transfer News: Valencia’s financial turmoil
Valencia attempts to get out of a severe financial position. There have been rumors circulating over his future even though his current contract is slated to expire after the next season.
At the beginning of this week in Catalonia, executives from Los Che named Anil Murthy and Joey Lim met with the president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta. Valencia presented Barcelona with the opportunity to acquire Carlos Soler and Jose Gaya for a total fee of 60 million euros.
According to reports, Barcelona did not take advantage of the opportunity. They had a significant interest in the two and were hoping to recruit them both for a less expensive cost.
Will the move go through?
Valencia and Barcelona discussed the prospect of a move for Guedes during the forthcoming summer transfer window.
Ousmane Dembele continues to be linked with a move to Chelsea and other teams. Barcelona has not yet resolved the contract predicament he is currently in.
Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite, and Adama Traore all having uncertain futures at Camp Nou. There might be a place in the squad for another dynamic attacker to arrive in the summer. Barcelona has partially recovered from their financial difficulties.
Because of his age, adaptability, and established track record in La Liga, Guedes may be a workable alternative in this regard. Barcelona would have to pay at least €40 million for the signing.
It is also reported that although the two teams talked about the 25-year-old player. He is not precisely a priority target for the Catalan giants but rather another name on the list that they may look at if funds improve.Â