France vs Spain: Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar and Corentin Tolisso wanted by Barcelona as scouts keep tabs in friendly
ALL three set to feature in game tonight and will be assessed Catalans who are preparing for major summer reshuffle
BARCELONA are interested in signing three of France’s top budding talents.
Reports claim the Nou Camp giants will be keeping close tabs on Monaco duo Kylian Mbappe and Thomas Lemar, as well as Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso, when France take on Spain in a friendly tonight.
It’s all change at the Catalan club this summer, with Luis Enrique leaving to make way for a new manager.
But Barcelona chiefs are already cracking on with identifying targets and Spanish newspaper claims they have three names in mind.
Mbappe is at the top of their list, although the teenager will not come cheap at £52million.
He’s already been likened to club icon Thierry Henry and would be a good option in attack alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
Meanwhile, playmaker Lemar would allow Barca’s new manager to employ a variety of tactics thanks to his versatility on the left and through the centre.
Academy product Rafinha has been linked with an exit as he searches for first-team football, and Lemar would be an ideal replacement.
Finally, Tolisso’s strength and combative nature would certainly be different to Andres Iniesta’s skillset but could be just what Barca need to regain their dominance in the centre of the park.
However, the Catalans will have to move quickly, with Mbappe also wanted by Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Lemar has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, while Tolisso has been attracting interest from Juventus and Napoli.