Before the transfer window shuts, Barcelona is interested in loaning forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United.
Following Memphis Depay’s transfer to Atletico Madrid, the La Liga leaders are currently pondering whether to add a new forward option, as Ousmane Dembele now faces a five-week injury absence.
If Barcelona chooses to prioritize signing a new forward today over adding a central midfielder to cover for Sergio Busquets, Xavi’s team would reportedly seek Elanga, according to ESPN.
Elanga, who made a strong entry into the United lineup last season, has seen his game time reduced under Erik ten Hag this year and is reportedly willing to go out on loan.
According to recent sources, Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, and Everton are among the teams that have made approaches to United for the Sweden international.
As of Monday night, United had not yet decided whether to approve a love transfer, and the team was still debating Facundo Pellistri’s immediate future.
Barcelona is considering signing him if United allows him to depart.
Next month, United and Barcelona will square off against one another in a crucial Europa League play-off match. Before the second match at Old Trafford on February 23, the Catalans host ten Hag’s team at Camp Nou on February 16.
During the summer transfer window, the two clubs also engaged in significant discussions as ten Hag tried to bring Frenkie de Jong to Manchester.
Despite Barcelona’s desire to offload the midfielder to balance their books, United pursued a deal for the Netherlands international for three months.
De Jong was hesitant to make the decision, though, as United eventually shifted their attention to Casemiro, who had just moved from Real Madrid in August.
Valencia is one among the clubs interested in signing Uruguayan international Pellistri, thus United may approve several loan deals before today’s deadline.
Brandon Williams and Zidane Iqbal have also been closely associated with departures.
