Barcelona will try to pursue €60 million La Liga midfielder if economic situation allows

After back-to-back losses to PSG and Real Madrid, Barcelona’s season is over with seven games left to spare.

The Catalan giants have much to rectify after enduring a dismaying trophyless campaign.

But the season gave Barcelona clear insights into which areas need reinforcement, and bolstering the defensive midfield is likely to be a priority for the club’s leadership.

Considering a clear lack of personnel in the base of midfield and a glaring shortage of ball-winners, the recruitment of a quality defensive midfielder will elevate the team massively.

Barcelona will go for Zubimendi

Indeed, according to SPORT, Barcelona continues to be interested in acquiring the services of Martin Zubimendi, who has his fair share of admirers at the Blaugranes.

And as per the information, Barcelona will attempt to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder if the economic situation allows it.

The coaching staff led by Xavi has been known to be impressed with his attributes. Following the news of Xavi’s one-year continual, interest in Zubimendi is bound to be reinvigorated.

However, mustering up the funds for the talented midfielder will be an uphill task, as he has a reported €60 million release clause.

Still, Barcelona are getting closer to reverting to the 1:1 Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulation in the summer, which would go a long way in securing new signings.

In the event the club’s financial situation is resolved, a move for the 25-year-old midfielder will be a lot more feasible.

Zubimendi is happy at Real Sociedad

Getting the player on board will certainly be another pre-requisite for Barcelona, though, as he recently touched upon his exit rumors, claiming he is content at Real Sociedad.

Nonetheless, it is said that when Barcelona knocks, it is a different knock. Moreover, the player has in the past heralded Sergio Busquets as his idol and would likely be eager to walk in his footsteps.