Barcelona are trying to hijack Liverpool’s pursuit of Thomas Lemar and have got in touch with his representatives and Monaco over a proposed transfer.
Arsenal have backed out a move to sign Lemar believing Monaco won’t be allowing him to leave, but Liverpool have been putting in the leg work this week to sign the player.
Monaco have already rejected a bid from Liverpool for the 21-year-old winger, but a meeting is reportedly under way between the two clubs in the Principality as the Reds look to push through a deal.
But the Merseyside giants are set to face considerable opposition in their chase for the Frenchman as according to Catalan daily Sport, Barcelona have entered the transfer ring to sign Lemar.
With Liverpool making it impossible for Barcelona to get their hands on Philippe Coutinho, the Catalan giants have identified the Reds target as the man they want before tomorrow’s deadline.
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Barcelona have gone about their business to secure the Frenchman’s signature and have been in talks with the player’s representatives and Monaco over agreeing a deal.
Liverpool are standing between Coutinho and his move to Barcelona and the Catalan giants believe signing Lemar will make financial sense.
And the initial talks between Barcelona, the player’s entourage and Monaco have been positive and they could look to accelerate their efforts in the upcoming hours.
