Barcelona preparing move for Pervis Estupinan
Barcelona are known for going under the radar and signing some hidden gems in the transfer window.
The latest reports in England and Spain suggest that Barcelona are preparing move for Watford left-back Pervis Estupinan.
The 22-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
The Ecuador international joined Watford from Udinese in 2017. His contract expires in the summer of 2021. In June 2019, Estupinan was sent to Osasuna on loan.
In 37 appearances for Osasuna, Estupinan has managed to score one goal, and create six goals for his teammates.
The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the best left-backs in Ecuador. As a member of Ecuador national football team, Estupinan won one cap.
The Ecuador international will be high in demand this summer, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Osasuna this term.
Barcelona want to sign a new left-back and Estupinan is one of the names at the top of their wishlist.
This approach of signing exciting talent from different parts of the globe can reap rewards for Barcelona in the future.
The report claims that Barcelona manager has extensively scouted Pervis Estupinan and is considering a move for the left-back.
Pervis Estupinan can play multiple positions in defense.
According to the report, “Barcelona are interested in Watford fullback Pervis Estupinan. La Razon says Estupian’s form on-loan with Osasuna has impressed Barca scouts this season. Indeed, the Catalans see the defender as a better option than Junior Firpo at left-back, with plans to move on the latter this summer. It’s suggested Barca would seek to buy Estupinan before loaning him to Real Valladolid for next season to maintain his development. He would then be brought back to Barca to eventually succeed Jordi Alba as the club’s prime left-back.”
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If Barcelona are genuinely interested, a deal would not be impossible to complete.
Good signing for Barcelona?
It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.
Although he may not be an immediate improvement to the squad, he could be a valuable signing for the future if he continues to progress at this rate.
It will be interesting to see where the player ends up this summer.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
