Barcelona register interest in 28-year-old Serie A midfielder

Barcelona’s midfield department is one of their strongest suits currently. In Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Nico Gonzalez, the Catalans have a plethora of options in the middle of the park.

However, the Blaugrana remain intent on bolstering their midfield next year, with Inter Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic emerging as a transfer target, reports La Repubblica (h/t Diario AS).

The Croatian international has been with the Nerazzurri since 2015 and has grown into one of the most reliable performers in his position in Europe. He was a pivotal presence as Inter lifted the Serie A title last season.

However, Brozovic has entered the final year of his contract with the Italian giants. Talks over a new deal have not progressed as per plans, with Inter Milan unable to meet the midfielder’s wage demands. This has alerted a host of clubs across Europe over the possibility of signing him on a free transfer next year.

The likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Atletico Madrid are all keeping tabs on the situation of the former Dinamo Zagreb ace. Now, Barcelona have also entered the fray for the signing of the 28-year-old.

While Nico Gonzalez has been touted as the long-term replacement for Busquets at Barcelona, the Catalans could do with a more experienced option as the teenager is still very much in the developmental stages of his senior career.

Barça’s financial situation means that the club are likely to have to look at bargain solutions once again in the upcoming transfer windows.

Brozovic is vastly experienced at the highest level of the game, and at 28, is in the peak years of his career. So, a move for the Croatian midfielder, especially if he becomes available on a free transfer, can be worth considering for the Blaugrana.