Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is a target for Barcelona.
There have been rumours that new Barca coach Hansi Flick wants to reunite with Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose contract expires in 2025.
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But now Sport says Flick would rather have someone completely different - in the guise of Merino .
The 27-year-old's contract expires in 2025.
Barcelona feel that Merino fits perfectly with the way Flick wants to play. The sporting management like him as much as Kimmich, if not more.
Barcelona have decided to try to sign Merino this summer, if Financial Fair Play allows it.
Merino is expected to be much cheaper than Kimmich. Flick wants his team to press high, which is a strength of the Real Sociedad midfielder.
Merino scored eight goals and five assists in 45 competitive games last season.