Villarreal midfielder Roberto Soriano wanted by Barcelona
The Italian press report that talks have already began
Soriano can play through the middle or on the left
Villarreal's Italian midfielder Roberto Soriano is reportedly a target for Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona this month.
Accorinding to Football-Italia.net, who cite Eleven Sports journalist Mateusz Swiecicki, talks have already opened regarding a move for the player.
They say that Soriano's family have confirmed the negotiations.
The midfielder, born in Germany, was at Sampdoria before joining Villarreal last summer, scoring 10 goals in his debut season in Spain.
Barcelona have 20 days to reinves the 222 million euros the received for Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
According to Transfermarkt, Soriano's market value is around 16 million euros.