Barcelona eyes Jorge Salinas but limits offer to €6 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Barcelona is pursuing left-back Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander but aims to avoid paying his €16 million release clause. Sources indicate that the club has set a budget of €4-6 million, viewing Salinas as a player for the future. While Salinas has impressed with a breakout season, contributing to Racing's promotion and winning the Under-19 European Championship, the club's negotiations are hampered by a significant discrepancy in valuation. Racing Santander is firm on their terms, leaving the potential move uncertain as the transfer window approaches its end.
- •Barcelona targets Jorge Salinas for a left-back position.
- •Salinas has a release clause of €16 million.
- •Barcelona's offer is capped at €6 million despite interest.
- •Salinas contributed six assists in 33 matches last season.
- •Racing Santander insists on the full release clause.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona only willing to pay up to €6 million for Spanish left-back with €16 million release clause
"Although all the headlines in and around Barcelona point to the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez, Deco and co are also eyeing moves for a new fullback.They are actively working on a deal to sign Joa...
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