Barcelona still have €14 million-rated Argentine midfielder that Xavi likes on their radar

With Barcelona set to raise some cash from the departure of Ousmane Dembele, plans are being formulated on how to make the best use of those funds.

A new right-back seems to be at the top of the wishlist, with a move for Joao Cancelo progressing in the right direction.

At the same time, a replacement for Dembele is also being contemplated, although there is a belief that the club could make do with the attacking options at their disposal.

However, a new attacking midfielder to enhance the creative profile of the team is something that Xavi remains insistent on signing.

Bernardo Silva remains the top target for the La Liga champions, but signing him is seen as an unfeasible operation.

Lo Celso an option for Barcelona

It has been previously reported that Barcelona see Tottenham playmaker Giovani Lo Celso as an alternative for Bernardo Silva, although things on that front had gone quiet of late.

But, as per the latest update from SPORT, the Blaugrana still have the Argentine international, whose market value stands at €14 million, on their radars.

Xavi likes the 27-year-old midfielder due to his vision and final pass and the operation to sign the former Real Betis star would be much more feasible compared to Silva’s.

The midfielder also has plenty of experience in La Liga, having spent a year at Real Betis and the past eighteen months on loan at Villarreal.

However, the report adds that Lo Celso does not generate total consensus within the Barça sporting department led by new director Deco.

At the moment, Silva continues to be the priority and efforts will be made to try and recruit him, but Lo Celso remains very much on the agenda as a possible backup plan.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.