Dortmund demand €15 million for Belgian, Barcelona not ready to pay over €10 million

As Barcelona continue their search for a new right-back, they have held fresh talks with a representative of Borussia Dortmund defender Thomas Meunier reports Mundo Deportivo.

The Catalans are on the lookout for a right-back to replace the exit-bound Sergino Dest, who is not trusted by manager Xavi Hernandez.

Juan Foyth of Villarreal is the Blaugrana’s top target but could be out of reach due to the Yellow Submarine’s €42 million demands for the Argentine.

Meunier is considered a cheaper alternative for Foyth and fresh talks have been held with a member of his entourage over a potential transfer. The 30-year-old is willing to move to Camp Nou and considers it a dream to play for Barcelona.

The Belgian international is reportedly willing to adjust his wages to help Barça stay within La Liga’s salary cap limits. However, Borussia Dortmund’s demands are proving to be a hurdle for the Catalan giants at the moment.

As per the report, the Black and Yellows want a transfer fee of €15 million for Meunier. However, Barcelona are unwilling to spend more than €10 million on the former Paris Saint-Germain full-back, leading to the situation getting complicated.

Meunier had been a target for Barça during the January transfer window as well but talks did not progress as his club were unwilling to negotiate.

And Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl recently insisted that the club are not contemplating the possibility of selling Meunier this late in the transfer window. So, they might stand firm on their demands for the Belgian, putting Barcelona’s plans to sign him in jeopardy.

With Villarreal also likely to take a similar stance with Foyth, the Blaugrana might have to turn to Arsenal outcast Hector Bellerin as an alternative.