Barcelona target could move to Saudi Arabian giants for €3.5 million

Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Barcelona target Stole Dimitrievski is also a subject of interest for the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr who have already made an official bid of €3.5 million for the goalkeeper.

Although there is no official agreement in place at this moment, Al-Nassr’s interest might prove out to be a major stumbling block in Barcelona’s interest simply because the Saudi Arabian side can offer a much better financial deal than the Catalans.

As for his club, Rayo Vallecano, their intent has always been to keep the keeper and there have been no talks with Barcelona either.

Barcelona’s interest in Dimitrievski comes after wantaway keeper Neto seems to be finally heading for an exit. The Brazilian stopper, who plays second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen, wanted to leave in the summer but the club decided to hold on to the keeper.

As things stand, reportedly, the keeper is wanted by the Brazilian side Flamengo and he is well interested in making a move.

In turn, the Catalans want Dimitrievski to replace the departing Brazilian, but Rayo Vallecano have no interest in doing any kind of business because they are in contention to finish within the European spots.

As far as the player is concerned, he has simplified his stance of not wanting to move either. When asked about a potential move to Barcelona, the Macedonia keeper said although the proposition is tempting, his focus is to keep helping Vallecano this season.

“I don’t have an offer from Barcelona,” the keeper told Pasión por el Rayo Radio.

“Today Barcelona, tomorrow Atlético but you have to be focused: train well, play well. But whatever has to come will come. Obviously, anyone wants to improve and play for a big team but I’m very focused on Rayo,” he concluded.

Be it Barcelona or Al-Nassr, Rayo Vallecano seem to have no interest in listening to any offer. But can they hold on to Dimitrievski beyond the season? Now, that’s unlikely.