Barcelona want left-back Angelino from Manchester City

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**Angelino had an impressive campaign with RB Leipzig, on loan from Manchester City**

Angelino is the new transfer target that the Catalan giants are keeping a close eye on. The Manchester City fullback had starred on his loan spells with RB Leipzig and is now looking to take his career on a different level.

Koeman’s arrival at Barcelona has triggered major changes at the club. The Dutch man had been given a task to search potential players in the transfer market with the fullback being one of them. The 23 year old featured for his parent club, Manchester City at the beginning of the season. Eventually, he was loaned out despite City having problems in the position. Now, they may lose him permanently.

Why Angelino?

**Jordi Alba’s period at Barcelona is towards the end**

The simple answer to that question is Jordi Alba. The man of big times is slowly moving towards the end of his career with him turning 31 in March. His age is among numerous other factor is forcing the club to go for someone younger. The Spanish left-back’s experience will keep him at club. His partnership with Lionel Messi is still needed. But Angelino will have the task to revitalizing that area of the pitch.

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Previously played as a winger, Angelino is a versatile footballer in the left flank. His tendency to join the attack and press high on the pitch is something that fits with Barcelona’s style of play. Angelino had a successful run to the Champions League semifinal with Leipzig also finishing third with them in Bundesliga. His stint with PSV Eindhoven was also remarkable.

Barcelona are believed to be preparing a $35m bid for him to meet Manchester City’s demand. In Angelino, they can get a future star in making. Camp Nou’s project itself will be enough to lure the player in. The academy graduate would also fill in the boots of Alba in days time and set up a remarkable story for himself at the club.

City in dismay over the transfer

pep has a huge decision to make on Angelino’s future at Manchester City

However, this means bad news for City if they lose out on Angelino. Pep already have lots of trouble in the left back area. Benjamin Mendy remains out for a chunk of season due to him being injury prone and when he plays, he never keeps the balance needed on his position. Joao Cancelo is a bright player but lacks the same tone as of Mendy. Zinchenko is the other makeshift left-back that falls prey to injuries.

The left back position troubled Pep in title winning campaign too. But it seems the solution won’t come sooner with Angelino tempted to leave the club. Although City can splash in for a high prolific left back because of their financial strength, they will miss a settle player like him in the long run.

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