Barcelona set to target 19-year-old right-back as they believe Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold is too expensive - Reports Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Barcelona set to target 19-year-old right-back as they believe Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold is too expensive - Reports

Will Barcelona get their LaMasia product back? Barcelona have reportedly set their sights on signing defender Arnau Martinez. The 19-year-old is a La Masia product and has been a regular for this season. As per a report by , Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold was Barcelona's top target, but they are planning to drop their interest in the England international. The Catalan side deem the Reds fullback too expensive and have started looking at alternatives. EXCL: El FC Barcelona quiere pagar la cláusula de Arnau Martínez a final de temporada. El club no tiene dudas sobre él, y quieren que sea entonces el lateral derecho titular. El precio de Alexander Arnold es excesivo en estos momentos. EXCL: El FC Barcelona quiere pagar la cláusula de Arnau Martínez a final de temporada. El club no tiene dudas sobre él, y quieren que sea entonces el lateral derecho titular. El precio de Alexander Arnold es excesivo en estos momentos. The report adds that Martinez is the one leading the race right now as he was with the Blaugrana for six years from 2010 to 2016, before moving to Hospitalet and eventually joining Girona. Martinez admitted earlier this year that he was still dreaming of a move to Camp Nou. Speaking on in the summer, he said: "It was difficult [leaving Barca], but maybe the best thing that happened to me is leaving Barça and that's why I'm here. I've been with Barça since I was little and it's a dream to play there. My football reference has always been Mascherano."

Barcelona s right-back situation

Barcelona signed in the summer on a free transfer after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Xavi uses Bellerin and Sergi Roberto as his options on the right side of the defense, while Jules Kounde has also played a few matches there. They also loaned out Sergino Dest to AC Milan, who have the option of signing him permanently next summer. The Serie A side have agreed a €20 million fee with Barcelona, but are yet to make a decision on the USMNT defender. SERGINO DEST WHAT A GOAL

The USMNT equalize!SERGINO DEST WHAT A GOAL The USMNT equalize! Another right-back currently getting linked with a move to Camp Nou is Manchester United star Diogo Dalot. The Portuguese has his contract expiring at the end of the season and is yet to pen a new deal at Old Trafford. When recently quizzed about the latest rumors linking him with a move to Barcelona, he : "I don't think it's the time to think about my contract situation. We're in the process to improve our game as team. I love to play for Man United as I always try to show. I'm happy - this is the most important thing." Manchester United are keen to keep the defender after an impressive display this season under Erik ten Hag. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found