Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Barca pursuing loan deal for RB Leipzig star, Miralem Pjanic to take pay cut to stay at club and more

Barcelona are ready to give up their pursuit of Marcos Alonso if they can sign the RB Leipzig defender.

After finishing second in the 2021-22 La Liga season, the Blaugrana are determined to turn things around next season.

The club have done an excellent job so far, recruiting some world-class players in this summer’s transfer window. Although they have already significantly strengthened their ranks, they are still looking for more players.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories surrounding Barcelona August 2, 2022.

Los Angeles Galaxy agrees in principle to Riqui Puig

Corresponding Albert Roge from Relevo, MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy have reached an agreement in principle to sign Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig on a permanent basis. According to the report, the two clubs are ironing out the details and it’s only a matter of time before the transfer is officially announced.

Puig failed to secure a starting spot at Barcelona and had fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Franck Kessie this summer. He didn’t receive any tempting offers from European sides and has now reportedly decided to experience football in the United States.

Miralem Pjanic ready to cut salary to continue at FC Barcelona

Miralem Pjanic returned to Barcelona after his loan spell at Besiktas earlier this summer. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Bosnia international wants to become part of Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona squad.

He has impressed Xavi in ​​pre-season and is looking to learn from the Spanish manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

To that end, Pjanic is ready to take a pay cut. He will reportedly not cause a fuss even for minutes as his focus is on learning as much as possible from Xavi. Pjanic doesn’t have any real offers at the moment as potential suitors have been put off by his salary demands.

Miralem Pjanić has told Xavi he’s ready to lower his salary at Barcelona to stay at the club.

(Source: @mundodeportivo)

🚨 Miralem Pjanić has informed Xavi that he is willing to lower his salary at Barcelona to stay at the club. (Source: @mundodeportivo)

Barcelona want to sign Angelino on loan

Barcelona have already added some world-class members to their squad this summer. But they aren’t done yet and are looking for a left-back who could be a worthy replacement for Jordi Alba.

Corresponding football overallthe Catalans are interested in loaning Angelino from RB Leipzig for the 2021/22 season. However, they do not want to add a purchase option to the deal.

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They believe signing Angelino on loan would be a risk-free move and if they sign him they will abandon their pursuit of Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso. RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to sack Angelino after signing David Raum from Hoffenheim this summer.

Barcelona have asked for the loan with no mandatory option to buy Angeliño for this season. If it were possible, Barça wouldn’t sign Marcos Alonso.

— @FutbolTotalCF

Barcelona have asked for the loan with no mandatory option to buy Angeliño for this season. If it were possible, Barça would not sign Marcos Alonso.— @FutbolTotalCF