Leeds United ‘join the race’ for wantaway Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo but Marcelo Bielsa’s side ‘face competition from West Ham, Southampton, Inter Milan and AC Milan’
- Junior Firpo mainly operates at left-back but can play across the backline
- The 24-year-old was part of the Spain team that won the Under-21 Euros in 2019
- Firpo made 18 appearances for Barcelona last season, scoring one goal
Leeds are amongst a host of clubs reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Junior Firpo.
West Ham and Southampton are also rumoured to be interested in the 24-year-old who mainly operates as a left-back, but can also play across the backline.
According to Mundo Deportivo Firpo has no intention of staying in Spain and his agents have informed Barcelona of his desire to leave.
Barcelona’s Junior Firpo is reportedly wanted by a host clubs including Leeds and West Ham
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa faces competition from a host of clubs for Firpo’s signature
AC Milan also remain an option Firpo, who was previously linked with Serie A sides Fiorentina and Napoli last season.
Inter Milan have also been linked with the versatile defender but city rivals AC Milan; who will embark on their first Champions League campaign in seven years next season are more likely to reach an agreement with Barca as they want a permanent transfer.
Inter were initially interested in a loan deal but could now accept a loan with an obligation to buy.
Firpo joined Barca from Real Betis for £16.5 million in August 2019 and was part of the Spain Under-21 squad that won the Euros that summer.
He made 18 appearances in all competitions for Barca last season scoring one goal.
Firpo was part of the Spain squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2019
