Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Russian prodigy to snub Real Madrid for Barca, Club
Barcelona were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after losing 3-0 Bayern Munich in midweek. Xavi Hernandez has his work cut out for him trying to turn the club’s fortunes around. This is the first time in 20 years that the Catalans have failed to make the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 12 December 2021.
Xavi says Barcelona players are lacking courage
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<p>18-year-old Russian prodigy Arsen Zakharyan is widely considered to be the most exciting young prospect to have come out of the country in recent times. He rose through the ranks at Dynamo Moscow and earned his first senior appearance at the age of 17.</p>
<p>The midfielder has become a mainstay in the senior side this season and has turned in a number of impressive performances already. He has scored four goals and has provided seven assists in 17 appearances across all competitions this term.</p>
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Real Madrid and Barcelona have emerged as potential suitors for Zakharyan. According to El Nacional, Barcelona are set to steal a march on their arch rivals as the 18-year-old favours a move to the Camp Nou over Real Madrid.
Arsen Zakharyan Named Russian Premier League’s Best Young Football Player https://t.co/VRZl6aS1WZ
Barcelona eyeing move for Agustin Alvarez
Sergio Aguero and Martin Braithwaite have hit Barcelona hard. Now that Memphis Depay has joined them on the treatment table, the club are in desperate need of a striker.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have their sights set on 20-year-old Uruguayan striker Agustin Alvarez. The youngster has already been likened to legendary Urugayan marksmen like Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez.
He rose through the ranks of Uruguayan outfit Penarol and made his senior debut in September 2020. Alvarez scored a goal on his international debut in September earlier this year as Uruguay beat Bolivia 4-2 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.
He has scored 23 goals and provided five assists for Penarol in 40 appearances across all competitions this season. Alvarez has reportedly popped up on the radar of plenty of big clubs. He is also looking to take the next step in his career by joining one of the top European clubs.
Penarol have reportedly slapped a €12 million price tag on him. As such, signing him in January is a viable option for Barcelona.
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