Barcelona continue to maintain interest in top Bundesliga defender despite mounting obstacles | OneFootball

Barcelona’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah remains a topic of interest, but the situation is far from straightforward.

According to a report by SPORT, Barcelona continue to consider the German international as a potential signing for the upcoming season. However, the deal is complicated by the club’s overcrowded defensive lineup.

It is said that Barcelona’s current focus is clear: they will only be able to move for Tah if one of their current centre-backs leaves the squad.

Overbooking in defence: The key obstacle

Barcelona have a surplus of central defenders at the moment. With five centre-backs already on the payroll, the club finds itself in a tricky situation.

Negotiations for Jonathan Tah have been ongoing since last summer, but the signing hinges on departures from the defensive squad.

Barcelona have made it clear to Tah that they are committed to a three-year deal with him, but only if one of their defenders moves on. The most likely candidates to leave are Andreas Christensen or Ronald Araujo.

Jonathan Tah wants to play under Hansi Flick. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

However, neither player has yet shown any indication that they are willing to entertain offers.

While Barcelona remains interested, the outcome of this deal will likely depend on player movements during the summer transfer window.

Despite this, the negotiations have not cooled, and the situation could evolve rapidly once June arrives.

Jonathan Tah’s calm amidst growing interest

Tah, for his part, is in no rush. The player is eager to join Barcelona, especially under the guidance of Hansi Flick, but he is not overly concerned about the situation.

If Barcelona’s route to securing him closes, there are no shortage of alternatives. Top clubs like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United have already started discussions with the player, all awaiting his final decision.

Barcelona have urged Tah to be patient, as they could be busy longer than expected, especially if they advance to the Champions League final.

Tah’s dream is to join a project that is on the rise and capable of competing for major titles. Whether or not that project includes Barcelona next season will depend on how events unfold in the coming months.