Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah was near leaving the membership this summer season, with a transfer to Bayern Munich falling aside. However along with his contract up subsequent summer season, it seems to be like he will likely be on the transfer sooner reasonably than later.
Tah, 28, can signal a precontract in January, and whereas Bayern stay inquisitive about him, Sport say they’re now not main the race for the German worldwide. Barcelona appeared late on the scene for Tah in August, however have maintained communication with their camp and are one of many main choices.
The Blaugrana are at the moment effectively lined within the place although, with Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen within the place. The Blaugrana and Tah are conscious that a type of defenders should depart to accommodate their arrival, with the final two within the closing two years of their contracts. Barcelona should determine whether or not at hand them new offers or promote them within the subsequent six to 9 months, however Tah is a prime various if there’s a departure.
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Meanwhile Real Madrid see him as a wonderful possibility for his or her protection, which is affected by accidents. They have made a behavior out of signing prime free brokers, and Tah might be one other, with David Alaba’s restoration up within the air, and Antonio Rudiger already in his thirties. Los Blancos have already opened talks with their camp too, and Tah’s precedence is now to play in Spain.
One issue that might have an effect is his agent, Pini Zahavi. The Israeli super-agent has a powerful relationship with Barcelona, which may give them an edge, however clearly they’ve extra obstacles to his signing.
With Barcelona, the scenario appears up within the air, given they need to make calls on the futures of Christensen and Araujo. From Real Madrid’s perspective, there are much less obstacles, however equally, Los Blancos have usually most well-liked to signal youthful tasks, and in concept have already got three beginning high quality central defenders.