Latest Liverpool transfer news: Barcelona enter race for Junior Firpo

Marca (h/t Metro) reports that Barcelona have entered the race for Junior Firpo.

The Metro claims that Liverpool have been linked with the 22-year-old Real Betis star, however, the Spanish outlet adds that Barcelona have made Firpo their No.1 left-back for the summer.

The report adds that Barcelona have tracked the 22-year-old Spaniard for a while and see him as the long-term replacement for Jordi Alba.

The 30-year-old Barca star doesn’t have a lot of competition or cover at the club, and the Catalans also sold Lucas Digne to Everton.

The report adds that Firpo has a £45m release clause, which is a huge amount for Liverpool to pay for a second-choice left-back.

The Reds have one of the best in Andy Robertson but need cover for the Scot after Alberto Moreno’s departure.

Barca willing to throw players into the deal

The La Liga champions want to reduce the price for Firpo, and the report claims that they are willing to send players the other way.

The Spanish report (h/t Metro) adds that Barca are willing to send Juan Miranda and Marc Cucurella, and Betis are looking at the right deal for the left-back.

The 22-year-old has the potential to develop further, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.