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Barça is in the oven and in the mill at the start of the Mercato. After recruiting Ferran Torres and making his registration possible with the loan of Philippe Coutinho and the surprise extension of Samuel Umtiti whose salary dropped over the length changes everything in the club’s accounts, the blaugrana club would attempt another surprising blow.
According to information from TNT Sports, the Catalan club would like to replace Philippe Coutinho with the arrival of one of his compatriots, Oscar. The Brazilian international, who has been playing in China, at the Shanghai SIPG for several years, would be the subject of concrete contacts. However, Barça’s tense financial situation would already make the matter complicated.
The information: Barça sought Oscar to replace Philippe Coutinho.
Brazilian, with arrival in the area, good age (30 years) and with experience.
However, the club’s economic situation only allows for virtually no-cost operation. Contract with the Chinese runs until 2024. https://t.co/o6uIgzEoJa
— Marcelo Bechler (@marcelobechler) January 10, 2022
Tension for the Dembélé case
In parallel with the attempt for Oscar, Barça must also manage other files, such as the case of Ousmane Dembélé. L’Equipe du jour ensures that the Catalan club still have a real chance to extend the French winger despite his heavy salary demands. Except that his clan would not be really happy with his management. Illustration with the entry into play of the French winger once morest Linares, in the Copa del Rey, which was not at all appreciated by those around him.
The latter considering that Dembélé was not at all ready to resume competition. “We often talk regarding money when it comes to Ousmane’s extension, but it’s not just regarding money. But also day-to-day management. This sports management with this entry without training, just following the Covid, it’s really difficult for us to understand, ”slammed the player’s agent, Moussa Sissoko. What further strain the relations between the two parties.
to summarize
While the Ousmane Dembélé clan has put pressure on Barça once more, the Catalan club is trying to surprise him. According to a Brazilian source, the Catalan club would like to compensate for the departure of Philippe Coutinho with Oscar!