Published 20:01 IST, May 8th 2020

Juventus playmaker Miralem Pjanic agrees to join Barcelona in the summer: Report

Barcelona are reportedly looking to bring in Juventus playmaker Miralem Pjanic in the summer, with 23-year-old Brazilian Arthur expected to go the other way.

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Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona in summer transfer window. Reports suggest  30-year-old Bosnian has agreed terms with Barcelona for a move once transfer window opens. However, Barcelona are yet to agree to terms with Juventus to bag Bosnian playmaker. Juventus have placed an asking price €60 million on Miralem Pjanic. However, financial hit of coronavirus pandemic is likely to make it difficult for Barcelona to cough up asking price for Miralem Pjanic.

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Barcelona transfer rumours: Arthur for Miralem Pjanic?

As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona will opt for an exchange deal with Juventus. Forbes suggests that 23-year-old Arthur Melo is most likely to be included in for Miralem Pjanic. Barcelona could offer Juventus one of ir players plus cash to bring Miralem Pjanic to Camp u. Full backs Sergi Roberto (28) and Nelson Semedo (26) could also be offered to Juventus for Miralem Pjanic. However, Inter Milan are also interested in signing 23-year-old Arthur in exchange for Barcelona's long-term target Lautaro Martinez.

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Barcelona transfer rumours: Neymar, Martinez on cards

Barcelona are reportedly looking to go all out to bring PSG's Neymar back to Camp u. It is reported that defending LaLiga champions are close to signing 28-year-old Brazilian. Barcelona are looking to off-load players like Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele to gar funds for Neymar transfer.

Barcelona were also monitoring Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez closely before outbreak of coronavirus. However, with matchday revenue in over two months, Barcelona will need to ensure some sales before y move for eir Neymar or Martinez. A move for both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez appears highly unlikely given finances involved in both transfers. 

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20:01 IST, May 8th 2020