Arsenal,
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur target Marc Bartra is set to stay at
Barcelona, according to the Barcelona's sporting director.
Barcelona's
sporting director Ariedo Braida has revealed that they have no plans to sell
their defender Marc Bartra.
Braida
told FCInternews: "We
have no intention of transferring him, therefore, I consider him to be a player
who is unavailable."
Premier League sides have been eyeing for his move as his price has been
dropped to £8.7million from £21million due to featuring less for Barca last term. He featured in less than 50% of Barcelona
games last term.
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Bartra
who featured only in 14 La Liga games last term has not hinted his future
plans. He is happy, according to Braida .
However, yesterday’s reports claim that Tottenham are leading the race as they have recently inquired for the 24-year-old’s move.
Spurs
have once targeted him few years ago when Andre Villas-Boas was in charge.
Bartra agent has confirmed that his release clause will rise again when the next month
starts. His value would be then around €30million.
Barcelona
are in no mood to sell their Spanish defender for a cheap price as they know
that they can get a big fee once this month ends.
Liverpool,
Manchester United and Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund are also said to be
keeping tabs on his situation.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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