Barcelona defensive duo are on the market this summer – Romano

Barcelona have recently sanctioned the loan of Sergino Dest to PSV Eindhoven, in what is regarded as a crucial strategic move by the club.

But the Catalans have their task cut out as they look to get rid of two more unwanted first-team players in the form of Clement Lenglet and Marcos Alonso.

Both players have been linked with a move away from Catalonia this summer, and there is a possibility they might move elsewhere by the end of the month.

What does Fabrizio Romano say about their futures?

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via The Residency has come up with an update on the future of Alonso and Lenglet.

The Italian journalist suggests both Barcelona stars are currently available in the market, but nothing has advanced as of yet.

Alonso, for his part, was reportedly evaluating offers from the Premier League, but it appears the former Chelsea star prefers to continue his spell at Camp Nou.

Barcelona, though, have other ideas. They want to sanction the sale of the ageing full-back, which might further ease up the club’s finances and allow them to register Joao Cancelo.

Clement Lenglet, on the other hand, was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. But he refused to leave Europe despite receiving a lucrative contract offer from the Middle East.

This has forced Barcelona to open the doors for Tottenham to re-sign the defender this summer.

Lenglet, after all, is coming on the back of an impressive loan spell in North London last season, with Spurs now keen on retaining his services.

The Premier League giants, though, are not willing to spend a fortune on Lenglet, with Barcelona’s €15 million demand proving to be a sticking point in negotiations.

But with the Catalans now desperate to get rid of Lenglet due to his steep wages, the club could consider sanctioning a loan exit in this last week of the transfer market.