Barcelona is considering (or perhaps completely excluding) the move for David Alaba from Bayern

The last window of transfer remains the priority for Barcelona, ​​while the champions of Spain seek a succession and a possible successor of Jordi Alba.

Following the mbadive influxes of Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann and the transfer of replacement goalkeeper Neto, Barça's staffing retrofit is more or less complete this summer – with the exception of the late 19th century. a sensational comeback for Neymar.

Real Betis and Junior Firpo, Spain's under-21 star, have long been touted as the coach most likely to be part of Barcelona's left-back, but Andalusians will likely demand a clause close to the release clause. 50 million euros from the rising star, despite the alleged interest of the Premier League – making him an expensive addition.

Mundo Deportivo (MD) said Barcelona was currently studying the alluring option of David Alaba of Bayern Munich. howeverthis suggestion is totally rejected by the rival Catalan football daily SPORT.

The 27-year-old Austrian has been a key player in Bayern, which dominates the Bundesliga in recent years, but his role could see changed or even be reduced after the arrival of Lucas Hernandez in Bavaria for a record amount of 80 million euros.

MD says that even though Bayern does not intend to sell Alaba, the private reality is different. Members of Niko Kovac are undergoing a process of "rejuvenation", while the experienced left-back does not plan to renew his current contract, which expires in 2021.

In March, Alaba admitted that he could "Imagine trying something different" regarding its future, before checking the names of Barcelona (and Real Madrid) as clubs that interested him.

Winner of the Bundesliga eight times and winner of the 2013 Champions League, Alaba's versatility is also a factor that interests Barcelona, ​​according to MD. They suggest that his ability to play in the middle of the field (as he often does with the Austrian national team) as well as in defense is an added plus.

Last positive point of Alaba's screening report, although Bayern's star is probably at least as expensive as Firpo, its age also means that it is less likely to delay the development of young people already. at the club – like the 19 years old. the old Juan Miranda.

On the other hand, the sport says that Alaba is categorically do not a target for Barcelona more. They claim that Alaba was a "big dream" for La Blaugrana, who conducted an investigation "a few weeks ago" on the Austrian, but found a way to get to the negotiating table with Bayern "impossible".

SPORT admits that Barça have remained in contact with Bayern, but the situation has not changed, the champions of Spain not wanting to exceed 25 million euros for a new addition to the left rear.

This low budget was set due to the current possibility of signing again Neymar, while also being unable to unload Samuel Umtiti, subject to injury. The report says that there is now a list of three candidates to sign in Barcelona, ​​which probably includes Junior Firpo, although the Betis star is not the "first choice".