Barcelona find Busquets' replacement at Ajax

A busy summer is expected. Clubs have more or less got a plan to follow for the transfer window. 

At Barca, for example, they are not just thinking of building a squad for the 2021-22 season. They are thinking beyond that and one of the priorities for the club is to find a reliable replacement for Sergio Busqueta. 

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', Barcelona are interested in Ryan Gravenberch. The midifielder is just 18 years pold and clubs like Liverpool and Man Utd are also following his tracks. 

There are those who believe Gravenberch is a very similar player to Rijkaard. Barca think that he has everything needed to triumph at the club. 

In fact, his name has reportedly been on Barca's radar for some time. The Catalan paper says that three years ago, Barca tried to sign him when he was in the Barca academy. However, they missed out on him and the Dutch club gave him his first professional contract. 

Signing him, in any case, is not going to be easy. His Ajax contract runs until 2023 and the fact he is wanted by many will make things difficult. 

Barca have back up options in case they are unable to get Gravenberch. Koeman likes other midfielder like Nico Gonzalez who currently plays in Barca B. That means the club would not have to spend any money on him. Other players like Locatelli (Sassuolo), Camavinga (Rennes) and Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) are also available as back up choices.