According to a report by the Catalan outlet El Nacional, Marc Roca has given Barcelona the chance to sign him from Bayern Munich due to his lack of playing time at the German club. It is believed that the Catalan giants have given a positive response on him and will discuss a possible move with Bayern Munich soon. Xavi will have a very little budget to work with this January due to the club’s financial issue and the Spanish International is considered to be a feasible option as he himself wants to leave Bayern.
Marc Roca Has No Place In The Squad
The 24-year-old Spanish midfielder has previously enjoyed 4 years at Espanyol where he was one of La Liga’s best midfielders. His performances with Espanyol earned him a move to Bayern Munich after the Spanish club got relegated. But his time with the German champions has clearly not worked out with the midfielder hardly making any appearance for them last season. This season hasn’t been a change either with the Spaniard having made only 2 appearances so far this season.
Marc Roca is currently unhappy at Bayern Munich, yet he stayed for another season to fight for his place after considering a move last summer. Now, he wants to return to Spain, and has not hesitated to offer his services to Barcelona and Xavi is having a close look at him to strengthen his midfield options.
Should Barcelona Buy Him?
Barcelona are in search of a midfielder in the market after the departures of Miralem Pjanic and Ilaix Moriba last season. Sergio Busquets still starts at the heart of the midfield for the Blaugranas but considering his age, it is not possible for the Spaniard to do it week in week out. His performances are questioned at the moment but he clearly doesn’t have much ahead of him anymore. Marc Roca has the ability to play as a holding midfielder which makes him an ideal replacement for Busquets.
Barcelona are having to use the likes of Pablo Gavira and Nico Gonzalez as midfield options but a more experienced player like Marc Roca will do a lot good for them. The Spanish giants are also linked with other midfielders but Roca is believed to be an ideal transfer for them financially ahead of others. With other clubs also interested in signing the Spaniard, Barca will have to act quicker than others to get the services of the midfielder.
