5 players Barcelona could sign as a replacement for Javier Mascherano

Mascherano
Mascherano is all set to leave the Catalan club

5) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)

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Laporte
Aymeric Laporte has been a tremendous sensation for Bilbao
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Aymeric Laporte is one of the hottest prospects in world football with European Giants like Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Barcelona all hot on their heels to sign him up instantly.

He is a quality defender who had an incredible season with Bilbao after winning the Supercopa de Espana against Barcelona. Laporte has been at the club since 2012 and he is only 21 years old.

He has been that good for the Spanish club every season. He is tall and elegant, who also happens to be very comfortable in possession. He is an exceptional reader of the game and is not afraid of going for challenges to win the ball.

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The Frenchman is fast and covers the ground with and without the ball, who is also decent in the air. He was featured in the 2013-14 La Liga Team of the Year at the age of 19, which is an incredible feat to accomplish.

He is ideal for Barcelona in the truest sense as he has the exact skills what Barcelona need in their squad being the perfect replacement for Javier Mascherano. Although he is a brilliant central defender, he commands an exceptionally high price of £38.5 million.

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