AC Milan join race for Barcelona’s Junior Firpo

AC Milan have become the latest club to show interest in Barcelona defender Junior Firpo, according to ESPN.

Firpo joined Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2019 after two seasons in Real Betis’ first team. Since then, he has struggled to nail down a spot in the starting XI, finding himself stuck behind Jordi Alba in the pecking order.

It was hoped that the 24-year-old would be Alba’s long-term replacement, given that the former Valencia man is now in his 30s. However, this has not materialised, and he has since began to seek a move away from the Camp Nou.

Now ESPN are reporting that Serie A table toppers AC Milan could set him free from his time at Barcelona.

Stefano Pioli’s men have…