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Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo has emerged as a top target for both West Ham and Southampton.
Spanish outlet Sport suggest the Catalonian giants have been in contact with both Premier League clubs in recent days about the former Spanish Under-21 international, who joined from Real Betis in 2019 for £15.5m.
Firpo, 24, has made 24 appearances for the Blaugrana in LaLiga across the last two seasons, scoring twice, but is thought to no longer be part of the club’s long-term plans.
Several Italian sides are said to have expressed interest in a loan move but a bid of around £14m looks set to prove sufficient for those chasing his signature on a permanent basis.
Capable of playing anywhere across the defence, Firpo’s versatility is thought to appeal to both Hammers boss David Moyes and Saints chief Ralph Hasenhuttl
