Report: Barcelona interested in €35 million-rated Serie A defender

With the UEFA Euro 2020 currently underway, a number of players will have the spotlight shone on them, ahead of the summer transfer window. One such player who is making the most of the big stage is Germany’s Robin Gosens.

The left-back, who plays for Serie A outfit Atalanta, has been catching the eye of the fans with his performances in the summer extravaganza with Die Mannschaft. At the same time, the 26-year-old is drawing interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Barcelona, claims German outlet Sport1.

Gosens has been with Atalanta since 2017, having arrived from Dutch outfit Heracles Almelo, and has gradually grown into one of the best wing-backs on show in Italy. The German ace’s attacking capabilities have come to the fore brilliantly under Gian Piero Gasperini’s system in Bergamo, where he plays as a wing-back on the left.

It seems like Germany, too, have taken a leaf out of Atalanta’s book, switching to a three-man defensive unit, with Gosens at left wing-back, which has brought out the best in him. Having impressed in the defeat to France in the Group F opener, the 26-year-old was the star of the show as Joachim Low’s men picked up a stunning 4-2 win over Portugal on Saturday.

Gosens’ exploits with Atalanta and now the German national team have put him on the radars of Barcelona. In fact, it has been even claimed that the Catalans have already established contact with the defender’s entourage, although there has been no formal offer made as of yet.

Barcelona are in the market for a new left-back as Jordi Alba enters the final phase of his glittering career whereas Junior Firpo’s future at Camp Nou is pretty much non-existent. Gosens, thus, can be a vital addition to the Blaugrana roster.

The report, however, does mention that Atalanta have triggered a one-year contract extension option in the German’s contract, furthering his stay till 2023. In addition, La Dea would demand a fee of €35 million for the 26-year-old, who is also being pursued by several big clubs in Italy and England.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.