The underwhelming performances of Oriol Romeu and the clear impact of Frenkie de Jong’s absence due to injury in recent weeks have made it abundantly clear to the people in charge of Barcelona’s transfer business that the signing of a holding midfielder is the number one priority for next season.
And the club has one dream target: Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, who has established himself as one of the top players in the position in the continent and has recently signed a new deal with the Magpies. That won’t stop Barça from pursuing the Brazilian if they can afford to do so, which is unlikely given their financial situation.