Barcelona 'make contact with free agent Malang Sarr'

Free agent Malang Sarr has allegedly emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona ahead of next season.

After a trophyless season and the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, the Catalan giants are facing problems both on and off the pitch.

At a time when many of the first-team squad are available for transfer, club officials have been left to contemplate moving away from high-profile additions.

According to SPORT, Sarr has been identified as a potential signing after recently departing Nice on a free transfer.

The 21-year-old, who can play at centre-back or left-back, made 19 appearances in Ligue 1 during the most recent campaign.

The report claims that contact has already been made with the representatives of the player, who has previously been linked with Arsenal.