Barcelona held discussions about Manchester United target during agent meeting today – report

Earlier today, Barcelona officials met with the agents of Jordi Alba to discuss the veteran defender’s future beyond the current season as they hope to agree to a mutual contract termination with the 34-year-old.

It has since emerged that during the meeting Alba’s future was not the only topic that was spoken about. The names of Valencia’s Hugo Guillamon and Pau Torres were understood to be broached during the talks, with the duo having the same agents as Alba.

Now, Alfredo Martinez is reporting that Barcelona also discussed the topic of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong during today’s meeting with the agents.

Frimpong, 22, is enjoying a spectacular campaign with Leverkusen, having racked up an impressive tally of nine goals and ten assists from 43 matches in all competitions. Those are great numbers for a full-back and it has not gone unnoticed among top clubs in Europe.

Barcelona, for one, have taken an interest in Frimpong and had already held talks with his agents previously, despite strong interest from Manchester United.

The iffy situation at the right-back slot at Barcelona needs no introduction. With no natural full-back in the position, Xavi has used Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto, Ronald Araujo, and even Alejandro Balde at times in the role.

While Kounde has performed admirably, recent performances have shown that the Frenchman has some chinks in his armour, while the player himself wishes to return to his natural habitat at the heart of the backline.

So, Barça are looking for a new right-back and Frimpong is one of the options that is being looked at. And the Blaugrana are understood to have discussed his name during the meeting with Alba’s agents earlier today.

However, it has been previously reported by Fabrizio Romano that the Dutchman is favouring a transfer to Manchester United, which could be a deterrent in Barcelona’s pursuit of the 22-year-old.