Barcelona very attentive to the situation of soon-to-be-free Premier League defender

The summer transfer window is still a few months away, but FC Barcelona are already formulating plans to strengthen the squad before the next season.

A new striker and a centre-back, preferably left-footed, are at the top of the shopping list for sporting director Deco for the summer.

Names such as Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan and Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund have been linked as potential reinforcements in defence.

However, signing either of them could prove to be tricky due to multiple factors, which is why the Blaugrana are keeping an eye on other options in the market.

Barcelona very attentive to Marcos Senesi

Indeed, according to Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA, Barcelona are very attentive to the situation of Marcos Senesi at AFC Bournemouth.

The Argentine centre-back is a player that the Catalans have had on their radars for many years now. And they are keeping a close eye on his current situation in the Premier League, as his contract with Bournemouth expires at the end of the season.

With no indications of a renewal, Senesi appears primed to leave the Cherries as a free agent, making him an appealing target not only for Barcelona but several other top European clubs.

In fact, as per the report, Tottenham Hotspur have shown the strongest interest in Senesi so far. Meanwhile, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also preparing to make contract offers for the Argentine international.

So, there appears to be serious interest in Senesi’s services as he nears the end of his contract at Bournemouth.

Whether Barcelona act on their continued interest in the defender or opt to go for other options remains to be seen. For now, the La Liga champions are keeping a close eye on the 28-year-old South American.