Barcelona keen on Albacete left-back Dani Bernabeu

Barcelona are reportedly keen on Albacete left-back Dani Bernabeu and have already been in touch with the club to enquire about a possible transfer.

Bernabeu caught the eye during Albacete’s Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid as they dumped Alvaro Arbeloa’s side out of the competition in the last 16.

According to reporter Angel Garcia, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in the 19-year-old who has a €6 million release clause in his contract.

Barcelona will get the chance to take a closer look at Bernabeu when the two teams come face to face in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey in February.

Hansi Flick’s side have been paired with the minnows and will be favorites to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.

The Barca boss currently has Alejandro Balde as his first choice left-back at Barcelona, and he’s been backed up for Gerard Martin so far this season.

Martin has also been playing in central defence more recently, with Joao Cancelo another option to play at left-back following his arrival on loan this January.

Source: barcablaugranes.com