According to Toni Juanmati, a reporter for Spanish newspaper Sport, Bologna are looking to sign Barcelona defender Clément Lenglet as a replacement for Riccardo Calafiori, who is likely to leave the club. However, Lenglet’s wages could be a problem.
Lenglet was loaned to Aston Villa last season, but the Villans did not exercise their option to buy him at the end of the season, and he returned to Barcelona. This summer, Barcelona will continue to look for a new club for him. With Calafiori likely to depart and Bologna set to play in the Champions League next season, they are looking to sign a defender to replace him and boost the team’s strength. Lenglet, who is left-footed, has entered their list of potential signings.
But Lenglet’s wages are a major obstacle for Bologna, who are struggling to match his current salary. Unless Lenglet is willing to take a pay cut, or Barcelona agree to pay a portion of his wages, Bologna will find it difficult to sign him.
Besides Bologna, several other Serie A teams are also interested in Lenglet. Napoli was previously considered a potential destination for the Frenchman. Roma are also looking for a central defender, and they have the financial resources to match Lenglet’s current salary. However, they seem to be more inclined to sign a younger player.
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