Barcelona look as if they’re set to lose one among their most proficient prospects from La Masia in a deal to take them to Saudi Arabia. Technically gifted and versatile, talks are within the ultimate phases for 19-year-old ahead Unai Hernandez, between Barcelona and Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad.
The 2 sides have been in talks for Hernandez over the previous couple of weeks, after Al-Ittihad’s transfer for Hernandez satisfied {the teenager} to make the soar. Sport say {that a} assembly befell between the 2 sides earlier within the month whereas Barcelona have been in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Supercup, and the Catalan giants have been kind of compelled to pay attention, with Hernandez eager to make the transfer.
That info is corroborated by MD, and Fabrizio Romano says {that a} formal supply has been despatched for Hernandez of round €4-5m. He at present has 18 months left on his deal, and in idea an possibility to increase the contract unilaterally by two years, however that may very well be disputed legally. It’s believed that Monday may very well be decisive in negotiations, whereas the deal may very well be introduced on Thursday or Friday. The Blaugrana have tried to increase his deal with out success although.
Flick: “I spoke to Gavi about bringing him in for the final quarter-hour and he mentioned ‘No, deliver Pablo Torre in’. It is nice. I like Gavi.”
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 27, 2025
Former Barcelona Technical Secretary Ramon Planes is the present Sporting Director at Al-Ittihad, and it’s believed that the shortage of alternatives within the first group are key to his choice. This season he has 9 objectives in 20 appearances for Barca Atletic, and has been captaining the B group.
🚨🟡⚫️ Al Ittihad have despatched formal bid to Barça for Unai Hernández price €4/5m.
Negotiations underway with extra steps to observe for Barça B captain to affix Saudi Professional League aspect.
Deal on and superior. 🔛🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/kZxnsMYFwZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2025
It’s a deal that might open the door to a transfer for Marcus Rashford for Barcelona although. It’s believed that Barcelona want to seek out €6m of their wage restrict to make the transfer for the Manchester United ahead occur, and if the Hernandez change can get shut, they can persuade United or Rashford right into a compromise.