Barcelona and Racing Santander struggle to finalize Jorge Salinas transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
FC Barcelona continues negotiations with Racing Santander for 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas, but the two clubs remain far apart in their valuation. Barcelona is offering €5 million to €6 million, significantly below Racing's €16 million release clause. Salinas has expressed a desire to join Barcelona but will return to pre-season training with Racing as talks progress. The clubs are exploring creative solutions, including a potential player exchange, but Racing prioritizes a substantial cash sum.
- •Barcelona values Salinas at €5-6 million.
- •Racing Santander holds a €16 million release clause.
- •Salinas prefers to join Barcelona but remains professional.
- •Racing ready for player exchange if it includes cash.
- •Negotiations could be pivotal in the coming weeks.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona and La Liga club remain far apart in negotiations for 19-year-old defender
"FC Barcelona sporting director Deco and Joao Amaral have placed a lot of emphasis on signing young, talented players with a high ceiling.It is a clear indication that the scouting department do not ju...
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