July 12, the French media le10sport exposed the fierce news: Barcelona fancy Lille's midfield core Renato Sanchez, however, they only have players left in the hands of the exchange of this chip.
After missing out on Wijnaldum, Barcelona are still trying to extend Moriba's contract, while rumors have it that they intend to swap Griezmann for Saur. However, the latest reports suggest that Barca are also keen on Sanchez, with the Portuguese international fitting right in with Koeman's expectations for team building. However, Lille are said to be asking for a transfer fee of up to 70 million euros - a price almost double that of Sanchez's when he joined the club, which is undoubtedly an unaffordable burden for the financially-strapped Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have also shown strong interest in Sanchez and now look the most likely club to sign the player given that they are not financially troubled. It is worth noting that Laporta has a strong relationship with Sanchez's agent, Mendes, which could give Barcelona a head start in a player swap. However, Barca will only be able to strike the deal through a player swap, rather than a cash payment.
Sanchez had suffered a career low at Bayern, where he progressed slowly after joining the club, despite his stunning performances during his time at Benfica. He was then loaned to Swansea and eventually moved to Lille. It was Sanchez who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title last season, and he has also shown a high level of performance in this year's Europa League.
