Barcelona have not made any contact with €10 million-rated midfield target

A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered a fresh update on Barcelona’s pursuit of a new midfielder, suggesting that the club are yet to make a move for one of their targets in Oriol Romeu.

With Sergio Busquets leaving the club and joining Inter Miami on a free transfer, Barcelona are on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder. The club have roped in Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City, but coach Xavi is looking for a recognised option in the number six slot.

Romeu has been recently cited as a potential target for Barcelona. The Girona midfielder is a product of the club’s famed La Masia youth academy and has shown his mettle at the top flight in recent years.

Romeu was particularly impressive for Girona this past season, which has reportedly put Barcelona on red alert.

It appears the Catalans have identified the former Southampton star as a low-cost replacement for Busquets, as the club continue to face economic difficulties. After all, the midfielder has an affordable €10 million release clause.

However, as per the report from MD, Barcelona are yet to make a move for Romeu. They have not contacted the midfielder just yet. The report claims Barça are waiting for the market to situation to become clear and for now, they are holding out for other options.

One of them is Marcelo Brozovic, with the Croatian international set to leave Inter Milan this summer. Barcelona have been long linked with a move for Brozovic, but the midfielder has other offers too, including the one from Saudi Arabia.

Dani Parejo, meanwhile, has become a target for Barcelona as they continue their search for a defensive midfielder this summer. Until they receive clarity on the future of these two veteran midfielders, Barcelona are unlikely to make a move for Romeu.