Barcelona have reportedly opened talks to sign a Premier League striker who once suggested that Camp Nou is a dream destination for him.
After showing signs of massive improvement under Xavi Hernandez for several weeks, Barcelona have now fallen to three successive defeats in La Liga. The Catalans are still second in the table but that's most likely as high as they are going to go in the table this term.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 30 April 2022.
Valencia interested in Martin Braithwaite
Martin Braithwaite is among the many players who are expected to leave Barcelona this summer. Like Barcelona, Valencia have quite a few problems on the financial front and could end up losing their attackers Goncalo Guedes and Maxi Gomez in the summer.
As per Mundo Deportivo, Valencia are actively scouring the market for a low-cost option at centre-forward. The club have reportedly identified Martin Braithwaite as a potential signing.
Braithwaite has become a peripheral figure at the Camp Nou under Xavi Hernandez. He has fallen behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Memphis Depay, Ferran Torres and Luuk de Jong in the pecking order. As such, Barcelona will be looking to offload him in the summer.
As per the report, he could be available for as cheap as €10 million. However, Valencia want to sign him on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season with the option of making the move permanent subsequently.
Barcelona make U-turn on Sergino Dest's future
Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest has been heavily linked with an exit. But it seems like the situation has changed for the better. As per ESPN, Barcelona have informed Dest that he is very much a part of the club's long-term plans.
Dest has reportedly managed to earn Xavi's trust by working hard in training and making the most of the opportunities given to him. The Catalans are reportedly ready to sell several of their players this summer should the right offers arrive. However, they've decided that they won't be parting ways with Dest.
After Barcelona's win over Valencia in February, Xavi lavished praise on the US international. He said:
“Sergino Dest is at a spectacularly good level. When we arrived here he was not doing so well, and now he is great both off the ball and on the ball.”
Barcelona initiate talks to sign Romelu Lukaku
In what can only be termed a strange turn of events, Barcelona have made contact to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. That's according to Marca, who claims that the Catalans are looking to beat Tottenham Hotspur to sign the former Inter Milan and Manchester United striker.
As per the report, Barcelona's representatives Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff have already met with Lukaku's agent Federico Pastorello. However, Barcelona will need to wait until Chelsea's ownership issue is resolved before a deal can be agreed.
Chelsea are presently looking for a new buyer after Roman Abramovich left the reins after being sanctioned by the UK government.
Barcelona have been heavily linked with Robert Lewandowski but are yet to reach any sort of agreement with Bayern Munich over a deal. Lukaku has been in terrible form this season, scoring just five goals in 23 Premier League appearances.
Niueiopz
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thank God Lukaku is going o
Feadiprsuy
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why Lukaku? Barca have Aubameyang
Edwan152
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Hala Madriddddsd is The Champion 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
tazklmry
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Chelsea should sell Lukaku and buy Lewandowski. Good upgrade.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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The African No 9 legacy in Chelsea is superb. Can we buy VICTOR OSIMEHN 🙏 instead
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Abraham was better and we sold him. If we are gonna sign we need better. This player will cost us upwards of 70 million. For that price we can get many other players.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Barca can do a swap deal. Lukaku for Frenkie De Jong. I'm happy with that xD
Fuzbeinors
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we don't want lukaaku
Fuzbeinors
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Barcelona transfer news
camcklsty
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please don't sign Lukaku he will not fit with Barcelona system of playing, Barcelona will make another big mistake if they sign Lukaku
Josh0521
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The African No 9 legacy in Chelsea is superb. Can we buy VICTOR OSIMEHN 🙏 instead
Moe-Km
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Lukaku will not be good for Laliga or EPL. the only places he would flourish would be either Serie A with Inter or Ac Milan , Bundesliga with Bayern, and League 1 with PSG. Laliga and EPL defenders are too good for Lukaku. the reason he was so successful in Serie A was because the leagues defensive quality is much much lower than EPL. you don't believe me ? go watch all his goals at Inter and tell me if they defend like that in England.
zadabips
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I hope Laporta and Xavi will not be that moronic to sign Lukaku
if Xavi tells Ferran Torres was the player who impressed him most and persuaded the board to buy him, I don't get surprised with him doing the same for Lukaku.... if Barcelona buys Lukaku I would say RIP Barcelona as RM is preparing an army of Spartans who can be literally undefeatable...
Cinceiouz
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Forward the deal for the striker Lukaku.
sodcltyz
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I hope Laporta and Xavi will not be that moronic to sign Lukaku
GentleJack
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I think our president is confuse
Tocbmou
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Lukaku for what? we don't need him
Immal
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daamn, lukaku? the only thing he good at is kissing badge then left
Yiobcelmns
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it's a waste of money signing lukaku our best club needs quality not quantity
Sicacirsy
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lukakh woww come on get him ❤️
Yiobcelmns
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barcelona should sign people who can bring change to the club not lukaku but lewandosky or haaland
Riwamprsyz
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nice one dest should stay here will soon become one of the best full backs in the world is just a matter of time and being patient
sicbdmry
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Lukaku is a big flop please, don't dare
ClemJay
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Barca Should get rid of unwanted players and sign great prospects
zohcdemrs
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wow lukadum
Rokopryz
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the luckiest non performing player