Barca stop chasing one important target, new plan revealed (reliability: 4 stars)

Barca stop chasing one important target, new plan revealed (reliability: 4 stars)

Barcelona have stopped their pursuit of Mikel Merino, reports Mundo Deportivo’s Gabriel Sans.

Barca’s current priority is signing Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. As for a new defensive midfielder, Hansi Flick considers using a La Masia player in that position, with Marc Casado and Marc Bernal as possible candidates.

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Merino is said to be closer to joining Arsenal at this point. His negotiations with the Gunners could advance in the coming days already.

Barcelona considered offering Real Sociedad around €25m for Mikel Merino before shifting their focus to Nico Williams.