3) Eric Bailly (Villarreal)
Villarreal centre-back Eric Bailly has been recognized with the aid of Barcelona as a potential alternative for veteran defender Javier Mascherano, who can be determined to fill the void left by way of the upcoming departure of him.Bailly signed for Villarreal from Espanyol ultimate January whilst Gabriel Paulista left for Arsenal. The Ivorian had a exceptional component to play within the Yellow Submarine finishing the l. A. Liga within the fourth location, guaranteeing them a gap within the Champions League playoffs.Barcelona have had a problem replacing Carles Puyol as they still continue to have issues within the defence. Bailly looks to be the solution to the ones issues as he could be very younger at 22 years. He is likewise very well used to the way things paintings in los angeles Liga having performed for Espanyol earlier.
Bailly has been constant in his performances having performed 34 games all competitions for the club. He is flexible, as he can play at each full-back and important positions.At a price of £20 million, he does no longer seem like a awful signing, because the defender has a variety of years to maintain to develop into the player Barcelona want him to end up.