Barcelona signing 29-year-old winger in €20 million deal a serious possibility – Romano

Barcelona are seriously considering the possibility of signing Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Catalans secured an option to sign Carrasco from Atletico Madrid during their talks with the Rojiblancos for the sale of Memphis Depay.

While reports in Spain have mentioned that the price tag for which they can sign the 29-year-old winger is set at €15 million, Romano claims that the amount is €20 million.

The transfer expert adds that Barcelona signing the Atletico Madrid star is a serious possibility and the club are conveying the same to the winger’s environment.

Barça president Joan Laporta has a very good relationship with Carrasco’s agent, Pini Zahavi, who also represents Robert Lewandowski and played an important role in helping facilitate the Poland international’s transfer from Bayern Munich last summer.

Zahavi, in a recent interview, already admitted that Carrasco is excited about the possibility of joining Barcelona.

And while a transfer in the ongoing January transfer window seems impossible, Romano insists that there is a serious possibility that Carrasco could arrive at Spotify Camp Nou in the summer transfer window.

Having parted ways with Memphis Depay, Barcelona do have a vacant spot in the attacking unit. Furthermore, there are some questions about the continuity of Ferran Torres, who is severely underperforming, with reports suggesting that the Catalans could be open to offers.

In such a scenario, Carrasco would come in bolster the frontline and add more experience to the attacking unit as well.

While nothing is set in stone yet, Romano insists that Barcelona are serious about the signing of the Belgian ace in the summer and are in talks with his agent about the same.