Hansi Flick’s personal request! Barcelona target bitter rival’s top scorer

The Catalans have added 24-year-old Espanyol forward Roberto Fernández to their shortlist of transfer targets

Details: At the personal recommendation of head coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s hierarchy has added 24-year-old Spanish Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández to its list of priority players for further monitoring. The German coach of the Blaugrana highly rates the forward’s versatility, physical profile and goalscoring form at the start of the La Liga season.

However, signing the striker will be far from easy due to fierce competition: Italian clubs Como and Fiorentina are also actively tracking Fernández, as are English Championship side Hull City. In addition, Espanyol have firmly protected their asset with a long-term contract tying the player to the club until June 2031, making any potential negotiations extremely difficult.

It is worth noting that Roberto Fernández is very familiar with the Blaugrana’s club system, having previously enjoyed a successful loan spell with their second team. The 24-year-old forward also has 6 appearances and 2 goals for Spain’s U21 side to his name. This season, the striker has established himself as the undisputed leader of his club’s attack and is attracting increasing interest from top European teams.

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