Former Newcastle forward offered to Barcelona with West Ham also interested
Barcelona chase a striker
Barcelona have been the centre of attention this summer, with their finances in such a mess that they were unable to retain star man Lionel Messi, who has since joined Paris Saint Germain.
LATEST NEWS | Leo #Messi will not continue with FC Barcelona
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
They have since been able to register new signings Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal, but remain on a shoestring budget, desperate to shift some of their higher-earners this summer in order to comply with La Liga financial regulations.
Despite this, rumours have circulated that Ronald Koeman remains on the hunt for a new striker, despite Griezmann, Memphis Depay and Braithwaite being options to lead the line in Catalunya.
Barça manager Ronald Koeman: “We need to sign a new striker, if possible. And I want to say, I love Antoine Griezmann”. 🔵🔴 #FCB
“Griezmann has to take a step forward now and I understand that he can occupy a position like Messi’s and it’s an advantage for him”. @barcacentre
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2021
Barcelona and West Ham to fight it out for De Jong
According to Spanish publication SPORT, Barca have been offered the chance to increase their striking options through the addition of one time Newcastle forward Luuk De Jong.
As per the report, Sevilla have offered Koeman the chance to sign the 30 year old, who has netted nineteen times in 94 appearances for Sevilla.
Reports in Spain say that Sevilla have offered Luuk de Jong to FC Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/lKHKFQr3d1
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 22, 2021
However, Barcelona would face competition from West Ham, with David Moyes also keen to bolster his attacking options that currently rely almost solely on the fitness of Michael Antonio.
The Dutch forward had an underwhelming time in the Premier League last time out, failing to score in his 12 appearances while on loan at Newcastle United. Could Moyes be the man to get the best out of him, or will Koeman bite the bullet?
