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Barcelona Transfer News: La Liga giants eye shock Soares swoop as Bellerin deal drags on
BARCELONA are planning a surprise raid on Southampton for Cedric Soares, according to reports.
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Barcelona are eager to make defensive reinforcements after Ernesto Valverde succeeded Luis Enrique as manager.
Arsenal star Hector Bellerin has been earmarked as a target, with reports suggesting they have been given a deadline of 10 days to strike a deal for the player.
But now according to The Sun, Soares has emerged as a surprise Barca alternative.
The report suggests the Catalan giants have set their sights on a £15million deal with a move for Bellerin seeming to falter.
Barcelona have set their sights on Cedric Soares
Juventus are also exploring a potential deal, as they seek a replacement for Dani Alves, who appears to be Manchester City bound.
The Sun also claim new Saints boss Manuel Pellegrino will have the final say on a potential deal.
Back in April, Chelsea were eyeing a deal for Soares.
Ernesto Valverde wants to sign a new right-back
Antonio Conte would like to provide competition for Victor Moses, and has no desire to rest on his laurels after his side’s title success last term.
However, their interest in Soares has since cooled.
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