Barcelona eyeing summer move for Marcus Thuram

Barcelona will reportedly look to sign 28-year-old French international Marcus Thuram from Serie A club Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Marcus Thuram is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Inter Milan attacker has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.

The latest report has revealed Inter Milan’s asking price to sell the Frenchman, and they will demand around €60 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. While the valuation is high, Barcelona’s decision-makers believe “it could fit into their financial planning” for the summer.

How has Marcus Thuram fared at Inter Milan?

Marcus Thuram has seen his stock skyrocket since joining Inter Milan from Borussia Monchengladbach in a Bosman move in July 2023. The 28-year-old has forged a world-class offensive partnership alongside Lautaro Martinez, and his output has soared in the last two and a half years.

Thuram has not been at his best this season, but he has still scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 35 appearances across all competitions thus far. Meanwhile, the French attacker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Barcelona will be among the prospective suitors vying for the Inter Milan forward’s signature in the summer transfer window.

La Liga move on the horizon?

Marcus Thuram has been on Barcelona’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Robert Lewandowski is in the twilight of his career. Additionally, the veteran Polish striker has entered the final six months of his contract, and a Bosman move away from Spotify Camp Nou may be on the cards.

Several candidates, including Fisnik Asllani, have thus emerged on Barcelona’s wishlist, with Thuram also a viable target. The latest report has revealed Inter Milan’s asking price, with the Serie A table-toppers demanding around €60 million to part ways with the 28-year-old French international in the summer transfer window.

While the valuation is high, Barcelona’s decision-makers believe “it could fit into their financial planning” for the summer transfer window. So, it will be interesting to see if the Frenchman joins Barcelona in a deal worth €60 million in the coming months.