Barcelona have proposed a midfielder-for-midfielder swap deal with Inter Milan – report

Barcelona have appeared quite busy in the market lately, quite contrary to what was expected just before the start of the ongoing January transfer window.

The club are reportedly negotiating with Atletico Madrid over the potential sale of Memphis Depay. They are also facing pressure to offload Hector Bellerin, who has emerged as a target for Real Betis.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Barcelona look set for more business as they have offered Inter Milan a tantalising swap deal involving two midfielders. The players in question are Franck Kessie and Milan Brozovic.

It appears Barça want a direct swap for these two players, both of whom have struggled in the ongoing 2022/23 campaign due to various reasons.

Brozovic, for his part, has been troubled by various injuries over the course of the campaign. While an early hamstring problem hampered his progress earlier in the campaign, the midfielder is currently dealing with a calf issue ever since his return from the World Cup.

However, Barcelona rate Brozovic highly due to his vast experience at the highest level of football. The midfielder has indeed featured in over 300 matches for Inter Milan and is known for his ability to control the tempo in the middle of the park.

The Croatian international, therefore, could prove to be an excellent short-term replacement for Sergio Busquets, who may leave the club at the end of the season despite the best efforts of Barcelona.

Franck Kessie, on the other hand, has failed to get his Barça career underway since joining from AC Milan on a free transfer in the summer. The Ivorian has not found favour under Xavi, which has led to speculation over his long-term future at Camp Nou.

A direct swap deal, therefore, may bode well for both parties involved. But there has been no concrete development regarding this offer and the outcome will largely depend on the will of the two players.