Report: Barcelona keeping tabs on €70 million-rated Bayern Munich star

From a state of absolute deficit of options, Barcelona suddenly boasts of close to 10 players competing for three spots in the attack. The signings of Ferran Torres, Adama Traore, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provide Xavi with the squad depth he desperately needed.

However, the summer will bring an equal efflux of players with it. Martin Braithwaite, Luuk de Jong, Ferran Jutgla, and Ousmane Dembele are just some of the players who could depart the Camp Nou come June.

Keeping that in mind, Joan Laporta’s board continues to work hard to improve the forward line even further.

According to reports from Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport, Barcelona are amongst the many clubs keeping tabs on Serge Gnabry. The Bayern Munich winger is expected to stay in Germany, but no final decision has been made over his future.

Gnabry is in the final 18 months on his contract at Munich, and extension talks have begun with the club. However, the two parties sit far apart on the wages. The player feels he deserves a significant raise, while Bayern refuse to meet it.

It is said that Gnabry wishes to be put on the same pay scale as Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman, i.e, at least €15 million gross per season.

Manchester United, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are the other sides alerted by his situation. The young winger has a very high market value and would be a valuable addition to any top European club.

There is no doubt that Bayern want the player to extend and are confident of sealing a renewal.

Moreover, it is important to note that Gnabry too wants to continue at the Allianz Arena. When asked about the winger’s situation earlier this year in a post-match press conference, Julien Nagelsmann said, “I would wish for nothing more than that he would extend.”

We will have to wait and see whether Bayern would be able to meet the demands of the 26-year-old. If not, it is sound to say that there will be several giants in the line for his signature.

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