Barcelona reportedly stay inquisitive about Atletico Madrid’s Marc Pubill, having missed out on a deal for the defender throughout final summer season’s switch window.
The 22-year-old made the swap to Atletico from Almeria final summer season, with the Crimson and Whites securing the centre-back’s signature on a five-year contract.
Pubill has impressed in his 18 appearances for Diego Simeone’s aspect this season, and he has been an important participant for the capital giants for the reason that begin of December.
The Spaniard has been an ever-present for Atletico of late, and his performances may probably earn him a spot within the Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcelona ‘weighing up’ summer season transfer for Pubill
In accordance with stories in Spain, Barcelona had been trying to signal Pubill throughout final summer season’s switch window however noticed a switch fall via on the remaining second.
It’s understood that Pubill continues to be very a lot on the Catalan outfit’s radar, with sporting director Deco viewing him as the best defensive signing for the membership.
Pubill is anticipated to be within the beginning aspect when Atletico welcome Barcelona for the primary leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday night time.
Barcelona are set to be available in the market for not less than one centre-back this summer season, with Andreas Christensen broadly anticipated to depart Camp Nou on a free switch.
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Barcelona are set to signal a brand new centre-back this summer season
Ronald Araujo is now again within the fold following a interval away to cope with psychological well being points, whereas Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin are additionally choices in that space.
Nonetheless, Barcelona have struggled defensively this season, particularly within the Champions League, conceding 14 occasions within the league stage of the competitors, which was essentially the most within the high 13.
It’s anticipated to be a busy summer season switch window for Barcelona, with the membership dealing with a choice over the way forward for on-loan Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford.
The Catalan outfit may also herald a brand new centre-forward if Robert Lewandowski leaves, with the skilled striker solely having a contract till the top of June, though there have been claims that the Poland worldwide may but signal a brand new deal on diminished phrases.



























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