Barcelona has had an impressive season, with the rise of the youth army paying off. However, the 34-year-old midfielder Busquets is still sitting firmly in the starting position. Rumor has it that the loyal veteran refused to accept a significant pay cut to renew his contract, and may leave as a free agent at the end of the season. Barcelona are said to be fully prepared to bring in Manchester City midfielder Lodicas Jandi to fill the void.
Barcelona coach Xavi is full of praise for Lodikas Jandi as the ideal successor to the Busquets, according to Football Insider website. The club are said to have initiated the process of bringing him in, with a transfer fee of up to €90 million expected to be invested. At Manchester City, Lodikas Jandy is an absolute starter, but he is yearning to join Barcelona, the mecca for Spanish players, and the former Sporting Madrid midfielder is likely to be convinced.
Lodikas Jandy, 26, joined Manchester City in 2019 and has made 185 appearances in four years, contributing 15 goals and 14 assists. City signed England international Gavin Phillips this season with the hope that he would compete with Lodikas Jandy, but Gavin has been a disappointment. Lodikas Jandy has made his debut in 23 of the 24 league games this season.
