Vermeeren another option Barça are considering to replace Busquets

Vermeeren another option Barça are considering to replace Busquets

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The Belgian youngster has a different profile to the other more experienced options

Barcelona's top priority is the signing of a midfielder to replace Sergio Busquets. The coaching team''s favourite option is Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) although his signing is unlikely, the club are looking at Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton).

However, the Blaugrana also have on their agenda the young Belgian star Arthur Vermeeren of Royal Antwerp, as explained by 'Jijantes'.

Vermeeren is a player who has exploded this season and has become one of the sensations of the Belgian league. At 18 years of age, he is an undisputed starter and has also shone at youth level in the Belgian national teams. Jordi Cruyff mentioned his name weeks ago, as there are excellent reports from the scouts of the Catalan club, who have followed him live.

The Belgian player is a pure midfielder, who dominates positional play very well and has an impressive ball delivery. He is very mature for his age and his characteristics are surprisingly similar to those of Busquets. In fact, Barça are not the only team interested in him, as Manchester United have contacted him. The coach of the English team, Erik Ten Hag, is a big fan.

The valuation of the player is around €8 million mark, although he is undoubtedly a bet for the future. At Barça, they are going to be attentive to what could happen in the market with Vermeeren. They see him as an option although not as a priority candidate but to train him so that one day he can become an interesting player.

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