Barcelona launch improved bid for Junior Firpo

Barcelona have reportedly made a return with a fresh offer for Real Betis defender Junior Firpo.

The La Liga champions are believed to be in the market for a new left-back to provide competition for Jordi Alba.

The Catalan giants have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, who is available for the right price in the ongoing transfer window.

#Calciomercato | #Barcellona, sempre più vicino #JuniorFirpo del #Betis 🔜 https://t.co/Pc1bo3X5Ql

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) July 24, 2019

However, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Ernesto Valverde’s side have raised their offer for Firpo from £18m to £24m in a bid to secure a deal before the summer transfer window closes next month.

Firpo, 22, who has been linked with both Liverpool and Manchester United this summer – has scored three goals in 24 La Liga appearances for Los Verdiblancos during the 2018-19 campaign.