manchester united and Chelsea They are showing great interest in signing Barcelona Defender Pau Cubarsi, according to Signings.
The defender has an £8.5million release clause in his contract and could prove to be a bargain if either club manages to lure him away from the Camp Nou this summer.
Manchester United and Chelsea have the financial resources to activate his release clause, but it remains to be seen if they can reach an agreement to sign the 17-year-old.
Cubarsi is highly valued in Spain and has a great future ahead of him. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández believes that the player has enough quality to 'mark an era'.
Manchester United and Chelsea would do well to sign him in the coming months as he would be a long-term prospect with the potential to become a world-class player.
Manchester United need replacements Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans and the Barcelona prodigy seem the ideal alternative. Similarly, Chelsea need to replace Thiago Silva, who is in the twilight of his career.
Cubarsi is a bargain for Man Utd and Chelsea
The 17-year-old defender has already established himself as a first-team player for the Spanish club and is undoubtedly good enough for the first league. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can convince the player to sign a new contract with them in order to substantially increase his release clause.
Cubarsi has already made six first-team appearances for the Spanish giants this season and is making a real name for himself in La Liga. A move to the Premier League would be a great opportunity for him.
Manchester United and Chelsea are two of the biggest clubs in the world and could give him the platform to showcase his skills in English football.
It will be interesting to see how this situation develops in the coming months, but given the reported release clause, Cubarsi could prove to be a real bargain for United or Chelsea.
