Looking for Inigo s replacement! Every article: Barcelona is paying attention to defenders such as Schloterbeck, Gueye, Yupa and others

November 16th, "Daily Sports" reported that after Barcelona lost Inigo Martinez, the defense exposed its deficiencies in communication and command and left-footed ball ability. Barcelona is actively looking for new center back candidates.

Barcelona’s primary signing target is Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck. Flick admires him very much and thinks that his style is quite similar to Inigo Martinez, especially good at long passes with his left foot and wide vision. Schloterback's contract expires in 2027, and Dortmund has proposed extending it until 2030, but the player himself is in no rush to make a decision. The main obstacles to introducing him are his salary requirements and the fierce competition from Bayern. His current market valuation has exceeded 40 million euros.

Another talent that has attracted much attention is Sporting CP's 24-year-old Gonzalo Inácio, whose left-foot skills even earned praise from Pepe. Inásio's contract also expires in 2027, but the liquidated damages are as high as 60 million euros. Despite the club's intention to renew, the player is still weighing his options.

A more cost-effective option may be 25-year-old Mark Gueye from Crystal Palace. He has decided to leave on a free transfer at the end of his contract, making him an attractive signing opportunity. The England international, who is known for his excellent positional sense, is being closely watched by Bayern, Liverpool and Barcelona, ​​​​and Bayern has accelerated the pace of contact.

In addition, Barcelona is also paying attention to the 17-year-old Nantes star Taylor Tati. This left-footed central defender with outstanding physical fitness has become the main force of Nantes. The club recently extended his contract until 2028 and regards him as a potential stock worth cultivating.

Finally, Bayern's 27-year-old Upamecano has also entered Barcelona's sights, and his contract will expire this summer. Although his performance has been up and down, he is gradually improving under the guidance of new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern hopes to renew his contract, but both Real Madrid and Barcelona regard it as a potential visa-free opportunity and are paying close attention to his movements.