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Barcelona Reportedly Consider Pablo Fornals Due to Frenkie de Jong Competition

Villarreal star Pablo Fornals has reportedly emerged as a target for Barcelona as they seek to strengthen their options in midfield.

According to J.L. Calderon of Marca, the Blaugrana have been impressed by the recent form of the 22-year-old, who has shone for the La Liga side this season and recently earned a call to the Spain national team.

It's added that Fornals has a clause in his contract that would make him available for around €25 million (£22 million), which would be a bargain in the current market.

"In his hypothetical signing for Barcelona, this [price] would greatly facilitate the operation," said Calderon.