According to AS, Barcelona and Valencia have reached an agreement on a €20 million transfer fee for Carlos Soler, which has caused the Frenkie de Jong drama to undergo yet another U-turn. Theoretically, he would take the place of the Dutchman, who is headed toward Manchester United.
According to today’s reports, United will match Barcelona’s announced price of €85 million for de Jong by making an offer that includes all relevant elements.
A few months prior, rumors suggested that Soler would take the place of de Jong at Barcelona. However, when Bernardo Silva entered the picture, things quickly turned around.
With Pedri in midfield, Xavi thinks Bernardo will benefit Barça more and be able to communicate with him on a same level to Andres Iniesta. Gavi, Franck Kessie, and Nico Gonzalez would then be added as rotational possibilities to this.
It would not be a good idea to put much stock in the Soler rumors at this time because they are still in the fetus stage. Particularly considering Frenkie de Jong’s reluctance to leave Barcelona. The supporters of Camp Nou can expect a storm.
