Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is expected to sign Ghanaian center-back Mohammed Salisu in the upcoming summer transfer window as he needs two or more players to deepen his squad for the next season.
Barcelona is looking at Mohammed Salisu of Southampton. The report suggests Barça may find it easy to sign a Southampton defender as the price tag is cheap than other players Xavi is looking at. Salisu could prove to be the cheapest option on Xavi’s list of players for the next transfer window.
It appears Xavi Hernandez is looking for another center-back in the summer, with Salisu emerging as one of the top targets. According to BU sports in Barcelona.
The Ghanaian international has showcased brilliant form since joining Southampton for €10 million, but one would expect the Saints to hold out for at least €35 million for the services of their prized defender.
Mohammed Salisu Abdul Karim has played 32 Premier League matches for Southampton this season (2021/2022) and has scored one goal. Salisu started his senior career with Valladolid, featuring for the reserve side before making his first-team debut in 2019. He made 34 appearances for the club before joining Southampton for a fee of £10.9 million in 2020.