Barcelona are considering a move for PSV Eindhoven’s Jerdy Schouten in January to add more midfield options to Hansi Flick.
Ufabet reported on Friday that Barcelona are keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Jerdy Schouten, 27, and could make a move for the Netherlands international to bolster their midfield in January.
An injury to 17-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal that has kept him out for the rest of the season, as well as doubts over the fitness of Frenkie de Jong and Pablo Martin Paez Gavira Gabi, has left Hansi Flick concerned about his limited midfield options, particularly in the No. 6 position.
Despite impressive displays from 20-year-old midfielder Marc Casado, Flick is keen to bring in an experienced player to help ease the burden, with PSV Eindhoven’s 27-year-old midfielder Schouten on the Catalan giants’ transfer list.
A deep lying midfielder has been a long term question for Barcelona with La Masia star Marc Bernal showing promise over the summer before suffering a serious injury.
Marc Casado continues to impress in the position, but Flick wants a more experienced specialist, to help share the game load.
Barcelona are reportedly planning to make a €25m offer to PSV Eindhoven to consider allowing Schouten to move to the Catalan capital in January, UFABET with the Dutch club set to accept the offer, as the 27-year-old is under contract until 2028 and is valued at around €30m.
Barcelona are considering a €25m offer for the 27-year-old, with PSV Eindhoven open to receiving bids.
Initial contact has made over the summer, but no formal offer land in the Netherlands, as Barcelona back Bernal and Casado.
Flick will persevere with Casado for the time being but the 20-year-old is unproven at the highest level across a full season of action.