F.C. Barcelona intend to knock on Man City's door again before the transfer window closes. Aymeric Laporte's name has recently been mentioned as a possible target for the Catalans.
Reports from sources in Spain state that the Spain international will become a priority for Barca if they fail to sign Jules Kounde this summer. Kounde has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, who appear to be more prepared (financially and otherwise) than Barça.
After losing Clément Lenglet to Tottenham Hotspur, the Spanish club were interested in signing a replacement for him in the current window. With a deal for Kounda looking really tricky for them, Barcelona will try to capitalize on Laporte's loyalty to the Spanish national team and lure him home.
However, Manchester City are likely to approve the sale of the 28-year-old defender. Laporte was City's sharpest center last season and also their most accurate passer overall. He also showed aerial dominance in set piece situations, scoring 4 times for the team.
The French-born defender also said in an interview last month that he is absolutely happy at the Etihad and at the top of his game when it comes to the competition.
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