Barcelona target discusses transfer plans between Liverpool and Man Utd



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The Barcelona target, Junior Firpo, has confessed to being flattered to be linked to the Catalan giants.

Left-back Firpo impressed Real Betis last season to carve a spot among Barca's transfer targets, although Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested.

The native of the Dominican Republic made 29 appearances for Betis last season and played 43 for the first time since its debut – and would cost around £ 24m.

Despite his birthplace, Firpo, who is under contract until 2023, is eligible to play for Spain and helped the country earn less than 21 euros this summer.



Junior Firpo in action against his future teammate in Barcelona, ​​Lionel Messi

"I'm not disturbed," said Junior Mundo Deportivo"This news is coming out and the truth is that it is a compliment and a source of pride to be badociated with important clubs such as Barcelona.

"But I'm focusing on Betis because that's my club and I also have immense gratitude because they've given me everything."

"I think it's a sign that I'm doing things right, I think I'm in a big club and in a big team and that has helped me a lot.

"Last season, we had an incoherent campaign, but we had great victories in the league, we were close to the final of the Copa del Rey and we played in European competition.



Firpo won the under 21 euros this summer with Spain

"It went well for me and it helped me, but I insist, I focus on the Betis because that's precisely what made me." to arrive here. "

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde has already hinted that Firpo was going to Nou camp after confirming that he was back in the club.

"It is true that we had problems on the left side [of defence] and it's possible that someone will arrive, "Valverde said.

"But we are open to the market until the last day and we will see what happens."

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