Barcelona
Barcelona would make few moves for the winter. The culés have already recovered Ousmane Dembélé for the rest of the season and will only go for Philippe Coutinho in 2018-19, so they are saving their millions for June. For that month, the Barcelona leadership has already put a name on the table directly from England: Daley Blind.
Italian newspaper Carlciomercato claims that Daley Blind from Manchester United is to the liking of the 'Barza' leadership as he is out of contract with his club at the end of the season. Additionally, he is no longer in the plans of his current coach, José Mourinho.
Barcelona sees him as a replacement option for Javier Mascherano, who has indicated that he will be playing his last games at Camp Nou. The defense would consist of Thomas Vermaelen, Samuel Umtiti, Nelson Semedo, Aleix Vidal, Gerard Piqué, and Blind (if he arrives) for the next season.
Mourinho prefers Ashley Young to Blind in his United. (Photo: Reuters)
Mourinho prefers Ashley Young to Blind in his United. (Photo: Reuters)
In addition, AS also reports today that the Dutch full-back is on Mourinho's blacklist for the winter. His arrival in Spain could be accelerated if United no longer wants him at Old Trafford.
According to Transfermarkt, Daley Blind has a value of 22 million euros. The fact that his contract ends in the middle of next year could significantly reduce his price.