Barcelona have bid for the 26-year-old Italy international on a cut-price deal amid Manchester United rumors

Barcelona have made it clear that a player who can operate on the left flank is their priority this summer, despite using Raphinha there to good effect last season. So far, their efforts have been in vain.

Nico Williams was initially highlighted as their first choice in the market, but with Williams likely to stay at Athletic Club, they turned their attention to Dani Olmo. Negotiations with RB Leipzig are yet to take place.

According to Sport, Barcelona have been offered to Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. There were contacts between the Catalan side and their agents in the spring, and they share good relations, with Marcos Alonso first a client in common. However, it seems that Barcelona will not move for Chiesa.

A crucial meeting for Dani Olmo will be today. Deco landed in Germany last night. @Fabrizio Romano

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The Catalan newspaper say that Chiesa already has offers on the table from Lazio, Napoli and Inter, while Manchester United are also credited with interest. Juventus He would seek a fee for Chiesa, who has a year left on his deal, but not more than 20 million euros – he will have a high salary though.

It should be noted that Matteo Moretto said The Daily Briefing that last week that Chiesa was still looking for a house, and there were no offers on the table currently. The 26-year-old is undoubtedly talented, but has had terrible luck with injuries. From Barcelona's point of view, Olmo or Williams could be considered an upgrade to Raphinha, but Chiesa may face more of a battle for his place.