The transfer market this season has seen the most spectacular signing so far in the history of European football, with the Brazilian superstar Neymar at the heart of the deal involving a staggering amount of £198 million. This has naturally affected the attacking perspective of the former Spanish La Liga champions and they are looking for a viable replacement for the Selecaos skipper.
However, Barcelona seem to be searching for a good central midfielder as well in an attempt to strengthen their midfield for the new season. They have been lacking quality in the middle of the pitch, with new signing Andre Gomes not being able to have a telling impact on the team so far.
Reportedly, the Blaugrana have been eyeing quite a few players in the summer transfer market to fill in for the position of a central midfielder and they have got their eyes on one of the most influential players from the last season in the form of Jean-Michael Seri, who currently plays for the Ligue 1 side Nice.
The Ivory Coast international has been one of the most highly regarded players in French as well as European football and has attracted a lot of interests from a number of clubs from all around Europe including a big name club like Barcelona. The 26-year-old played a very important role in the side to make them reach the top three in the French league last term.
Barcelona have lacked depth in their midfield in the last term, making it one of their worst seasons in the recent years. The Catalan giants could not make it past the quarter final stage in the Champions League and also had to lose their coveted Spanish La Liga title to arch rivals Real Madrid, which has called for immediate measures to be taken to solve the problems that are piling in their midfield and are hopeful that the Ivory Coast international will be the answer to their worries in the new term.
There has also been a lack of quality balls into the attacking third for the top three in the last season for the Catalan giants, which has not helped their cause throughout the last term. Seri is known for his pinpoint passing and delightful deliveries, setting up his teammates to score goals for his team, and might solve the problem for Barcelona in this term.
Having won only one accolade in the last season, the former Spanish La Liga champions will be definitely looking forward to getting their lost glory back and the signing of Jean-Michael Seri can be imperative in that respect.
