Barcelona have been linked with several defenders in recent months.
The latest name linked with a move to camp new is that of the Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
According to a report from Sport, the French international defender is an impossible dream for manager Xavi Hernandez.
However, his €80 million release clause makes a transfer financially impossible for Barcelona right now.
The Spanish giants are going through a financial crisis right now, and they will not be able to afford Kounde unless Sevilla decide to accept a reasonable fee for his services.
The Frenchman has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Spanish league, and he would be an excellent long term acquisition for the Spanish club.
The player has been linked with the likes of Chelsea recently as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
His suitors from the Premier League might be able to afford the asking price, but Barcelona would probably need another major exodus to afford a player like him.
It will be interesting to see how the situation evolves over the next few weeks.
The 23-year-old is yet to reach his peak, and there is no doubt that he could develop into a world-class defender in the future.
A move to Barcelona could be the ideal next step in his career. Kounde has proven himself at a high level with Sevilla and France.
There is no doubt that he has the quality to succeed at a top club like Barcelona.
The Catalan giants will have to improve defensively to challenge for the league title once again, and improving their back four should be a top priority in the summer.
