Inter Milan demand €25 million for Barcelona midfield target, in a rush to sell

Barcelona’s search for a new defensive midfielder hit a dead end when their pursuit of Martin Zubimendi and Joshua Kimmich bit the dust. However, the entry of Marcelo Brozovic into the equation once again opened avenues for the Catalans.

The Inter Milan pivot, at just 30 years of age, has been placed on the market by the Serie A club to recoup funds for a younger option. Barcelona, however, face stiff competition from Al-Nassr who are willing to spend big for the veteran.

According to reports from Italy, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, there is an urgent need for the Blaugrana offices to fire their engines and make concrete advances towards Brozovic. After all, Inter Milan are said to be in a hurry to sell the Croatian international in the coming days.

The Nerazzurri ask for €25 million for the defensive midfielder and have a warranted reason to be in a rush to complete his sale. Inter wish to use the funds recovered to sign Sassuolo player Davide Frattesi and are in a race with local rivals AC Milan to complete his transfer.

Barcelona cannot match the Saudi Arabia-based side’s proposal in terms of economic promises. However, the idea is to use the club’s tag to lure Brozovic and convince him that he has a lot left to offer at the highest level.

At the moment, the 30-year-old is after all their best shot at signing a relatively long-term replacement for Busquets. His arrival would secure the position for at least three years, giving the club enough time to scout and sign a younger option.

The coming days will thus be critical in deciding Brozovic’s future. Two options lie on his table, and in the end, it will be a difficult decision for the veteran to choose between a big paycheck or a prestigious shirt to cap off a fine career.