In recent months, Barcelona has been strongly linked to Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, with the 29-year-old Germany International available on a free this summer. At a certain moment it seemed as if a deal was as good as done, but there is now much more uncertainty, with less than two months over his deal.
It is assumed that Barcelona has already agreed the conditions with Tah and that would bring him to him this summer, with their close relationships with agent Pini Zahavi Helping. Bayern Munich, who, like Barcelona tried to sign him last summer, was left for the race for his services, but has now revived their interest. With uncertainty about Barcelona's salary limit, they may not be able to register this summer.
Barcelona has consistently talked to Tah, says Sport and has kept him informed of their circumstances. Their attitude is clear: if no central defenders leave, they cannot sign him. They have asked for patience and calmness of Tah, who would like to play again for Barcelona and under Hansi Flick, but will have other offers. In addition to Bayern, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea recently all connected to Tah.
At a certain moment it had been sure that Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen would be on their way sooner or later, but the Catalan says that none of the two signs show of wanting to listen to offers this summer. With Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez assured of a place next season, and Eric Garcia would be offered a new deal, which would leave Barcelona with five central defenders, excluding Line Lenglet. It seems that a shift will be needed to sign tah for the Blaugrana.