Chelsea and Bayern Munich have each been credited with curiosity in Barcelona striker Marc Guiu.
Guiu, 18, scored on his debut for Barca in October and ended the marketing campaign with two objectives in seven appearances beneath Xavi, who turned to {the teenager} forward of big-money signing Vitor Roque in the direction of the top of the season.
As first revealed by Guillem Balague, Chelsea have made contact to debate a potential transfer for Guiu, whose present contract features a launch clause value simply €6m (£5.1m).
This was later backed up by Fabrizio Romano who, alongside Chelsea, named Bayern as potential suitors for Guiu.
Barca hope to maintain Guiu and plan to open talks over a brand new contract which might enhance his launch clause.
Guiu’s contract runs till 2025, that means Barca are beneath stress to resolve his future as quickly as potential earlier than he enters the ultimate yr of his deal, which may see him go away at no cost on the finish of subsequent season.
Chelsea have checked out Barca’s academy on a lot of events in recent times. Alejandro Balde was a goal in 2020 earlier than his senior break-out, whereas centre-back Pau Cubarsi was focused final summer time.
Cubarsi was given a senior position final season and rewarded with a brand new big-money contract, and Barca now discover themselves going through the same state of affairs with Guiu.
The 18-year-old striker’s future may rely on that of Roque. The Brazilian’s agent has warned they won’t settle for a mortgage transfer, that means there could possibly be no house for Guiu in a squad which already contains Robert Lewandowski.
