Barca are keeping an eye on Fluminense left-back form.

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Joao Henrique Mendes da Silva or Esquedinha, the 18-year-old left-back for Fluminense is a target for the Azulgrana. Diario Sport reported on Monday that. Barcelona are considering a move for Joao Henrique Mendes da Silva or Esquedinha. To bring in Fluminense’s 18-year-old left-back to bolster their defence this summer. 

Barcelona are planning to strengthen their full-back positions on both sides this summer. With German coach Hansi Flick keen on Fluminense left-back Esquedinha, whose skills, strength and competitive character have caught the eye of a number of clubs’ scouts UFABET

Eskerdinha is reportedly under contract until 2026 and has a €70m release clause. Which shows the value of the player is protected by Fluminense. So negotiating a deal for less than that would not be easy. 

Barcelona currently have young defenders Alejandro Balde and Hector Fort as options at left-back. While Alex Valle is set to return after his loan spell at Levante and Mexican full-back Julian Araujo, who has returned from Las Palmas could also be options in that position.

The reason that becomes rather difficult is due to the fact that other clubs are also interested in Esquerdinha. This interest mainly comes from the Premier League, and the clubs there possess much greater financial muscle than Barcelona.

At the moment, while the player is valued at €1.5 million, he has a release clause worth a reported €70 million and a contract with Fluminense until 2026.