Barcelona have long been looking for a new number 9 to replace Luis Suárez, who will turn 33 next summer and will then have a year left on his contract.
Sport claims PSV Eindhove’s Donyell Malen is included in technical secretary Eric Abidal’s small list of targets after the 20-year-old scored 16 goals and six assists in all competitions this season.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have followed him on several occasions this campaign and there is a belief he would fit well into Barca’s system. His versatility and qualities make him a total striker.
It’s claimed the Spanish champions are ‘fully informed’ about the player’s situation and are also clear that PSV could sell him.
‘War, in January’, claims Sport as they further state they are clear at the Camp Nou that the Dutchman would be a great signing, providing the transfer fee is right.
Malen’s represented by Mino Raiola and the super-agent shares a good relationship with Barcelona’s technical leaders. Raiola believes Barca could be a ‘phenomenal opportunity’ for his client because he could arrive at the club at the right time.
Sport makes it clear the Catalan club have not made a final decision on who should be their new No 9, but Malen’s name is on the table.
However, they add the player creates consensus at Camp Nou and ‘everything indicates’ Barcelona will bid for the PSV star, if they have an opportunity to sign him.
