Barcelona intensify scouting of versatile FC Porto defender as interest in Bastoni cools
Barcelona is intensifying its scouting efforts for Jakub Kiwior, a versatile defender currently at FC Porto. This comes as their interest in Alessandro Bastoni diminishes due to complications in negotiations. The club is focused on finding a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski while also evaluating defensive reinforcements.
- ▪Barcelona's transfer planning is focused on finding a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
- ▪Jakub Kiwior, currently at FC Porto, is attracting serious attention from Barcelona's scouting department.
- ▪Kiwior has been monitored extensively, with club representatives observing him in person multiple times.
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