Former Celtic standout Jeremie Frimpong is on a five-man transfer shortlist as Barcelona step up their crusade for a new right-back, according to a report.
Xavi is desperate for a new option to compete with Ronald Araujo, who is more accustomed to starting in central defence. USA international Sergino Dest was left out of the squad for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
And now Bayer Leverkusen's Frimpong headlines Barcelona's options after Cesar Azpilicueta decided to stick with Chelsea. A switch to the Nou Camp would reinforce the rapid rise of Frimpong who joined Bayer Leverkusen for £9.75m in January 2021 – as former club Manchester City landed a sizeable sell-on fee.
And now Celtic are in line for another windfall as it's understood his move to the Bundesliga big boys included a cast-iron sell-on fee, similar to the ones agreed upon Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney's exits.
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