FC Barcelona has been offered Natan Bernardo de Souza, a 25-year-old Brazilian central defender from Real Betis, as a less expensive alternative to their primary target, Alessandro Bastoni. There is a consensus within Barça between sporting director Deco and coach Hansi Flick on the need to sign a left-sided central defender, but Inter Milan's €70 million valuation for Bastoni is a significant obstacle.
After a loan from Napoli, Real Betis purchased Natan last summer for €9 million. The club now anticipates selling him due to his increased value, having already rejected proposals from the Premier League during the winter transfer window. Betis aims to receive a minimum of €35 million. Sources close to the player believe a transfer could be completed for around €30 million. Despite strong interest from Premier League clubs like West Ham, Newcastle, and Bournemouth, Natan's priority is to remain in LaLiga. He was also linked with Real Madrid last season. Natan's contract with Betis is valid until June 30, 2030, and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €25.00m.
