FC Barcelona have clear priorities in the transfer market: a centre-forward, a winger, and a central defender. However, there is also an important internal matter to resolve: the goalkeeping position.
Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczesny, Inaki Pena, Diego Kochen, Aron Yaakobishvili, and Ander Astralaga are all under contract with the club, yet most of them do not feature in Hansi Flick’s plans.
Ter Stegen is expected to move on in the summer, while Barça are also in the market for a more competitive second-choice goalkeeper to take over from Szczesny.
In that context, the name of Real Sociedad shot-stopper Alex Remiro has been floated as a potential target.
Barcelona convey transfer desire to Remiro’s agent
Now, according to Santi Ovalle on Cadena SER, in several meetings with his agent, Barcelona have expressed their interest in securing Remiro’s services.
The Spanish international is under contract at Real Sociedad until 2027, and, as per previous reports, he could be available for as little as €10 million.
Remiro is currently focused on the World Cup, one of his major ambitions, and has not yet made any decision regarding his future.
Joining Barcelona would be an attractive step for most players, but the veteran shot-stopper does not wish to end his time at Real Sociedad on a negative note.
At the same time, the report further suggests that Barcelona are also considering waiting until 2027, when he would be available as a free agent.
So, the Blaugrana intend to bring in Remiro to the club, but his signing is not seen as an immediate priority this summer, with the club being open to waiting until 2027, when they can sign him for free.
