Barcelona negotiate with Malaga's Rosales and Depor's Juanfran

Barcelona negotiate with Malaga's Rosales and Depor's Juanfran

The contacts with the two players started a few days ago and above all covered money matters

FC Barcelona are putting into motion the operation to sign a right back, although they will not take a final decision until the end of the week, after they have faced Real Madrid and can see if their title hopes remain intact. 

Barcelona have spoken to Roberto Rosales of Malaga and Juanfran at Deportivo de la Coruna, as potential replacements for the injured Aleix Vidal. Both fit the sporting and economic conditions that would work for Barcelona to buy.

The contacts with the two players started a few days ago and above all covered money matters. Barcelona have chosen players who are liked by other clubs and who already have other offers for June - to minimise risk. 

In Juanfran's case his release fee is 8m euros, while Rosales' is 6m. Barcelona know it will be hard to get them for less at this stage of the season, but they are confident they can sell them in June for a similar price. But in the case they fit in and work well they can stay at Barcelona.