Following the signing of Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s transfer window in the January transfer window looks set to grow significantly in the coming weeks. The new striker is still on the agenda of manager Xavi Hernandez, with negotiations for Alvaro Morata to continue making rounds.
Now, in the shocking news, Marcelo Bechler (h / t TNT Sports) says Blaugrana is considering a shocking signing of Brazilian Oscar from Shanghai Port FC, formerly known as Shanghai SIPG.
The 30-year-old has been trading in China for five years, leaving Premier League giants Chelsea in a January 2017 transfer window to secure a lucrative contract. Currently the captain of Shanghai Port, the attacking midfielder has played 170 games for the team, scored 50 goals, and signed 93 assistants.
Following the signing of Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s transfer window in the January transfer window looks set to grow significantly in the coming weeks. The new striker is still on the agenda of manager Xavi Hernandez, with negotiations for Alvaro Morata to continue making rounds.
Now, in the shocking news, Marcelo Bechler (h / t TNT Sports) says Blaugrana is considering a shocking signing of Brazilian Oscar from Shanghai Port FC, formerly known as Shanghai SIPG.
The 30-year-old has been trading in China for five years, leaving Premier League giants Chelsea in a January 2017 transfer window to secure a lucrative contract. Currently the captain of Shanghai Port, the attacking midfielder has played 170 games for the team, scored 50 goals, and signed 93 assistants.
Prior to moving to the Far East, Oscar was widely regarded as one of the most talented players in Europe as he went on to make 200 appearances for Chelsea, arriving from Internacional.
Although he has continued to do well in China, his stock has declined in recent years. However, it is now rumored that Barcelona are interested in signing Philippe Coutinho, who joined Aston Villa on loan and contacted him about leaving.
The report adds that the Catalan giants tried to sign the Oscar in January last year, but did not do so due to financial constraints. It also says that in view of the club’s difficult economic situation, transfers may not be possible, as Brazil have a contract that lasts until 2024.
