Barcelona could make an offer for Arsenal target in January, player admired by Jordi Cruyff

Barcelona will look to sign a new midfielder and a right-back in the upcoming January transfer window. With Gerard Pique’s retirement and the potential exit of Memphis Depay, there should be enough room for the club to reinforce the two positions in the winter.

The Catalan giants are looking at several options to strengthen the right-back slot and the midfield department. With regards to the latter, one name that is being heavily linked of late is Leicester City ace Youri Tielemans.

According to SPORT, Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff is a huge admirer of Tielemans and has received very good reports on the midfielder from Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez, who happens to be his close friend.

Tielemans is able to operate in multiple roles in the middle of the park and has a keen eye for a pass. Along with that, the 25-year-old can contribute with goals from midfield as well, having already netted thrice in 15 matches this season.

These qualities make him an enticing target for Barcelona, while his contract situation means that the midfielder is a feasible option as well. And Cruyff is said to be endorsing his signing.

Tielemans’ contract with Leicester City expires at the end of the ongoing season at which point Barça can sign him on a Bosman deal. However, with there being competition from Arsenal in pursuit of the 25-year-old, the Catalans could decide to push ahead with a deal in January itself.

Considering that the chances of a renewal look slim, Leicester City might be tempted to accept any proposal that comes their way for Tielemans in January instead of losing him for nothing at the end of the season.

Tielemans, for his part, is said to be currently focused on the World Cup and will take a decision on his future after the tournament in Qatar.