---
title: "Ayoze Perez could be set for a shock move to Barcelona"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2016/07/28/ayoze-perez-set-shock-move-barcelona/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Sheldon Muchmore"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2016-07-28T07:32:47Z"
modified: "2016-07-29T16:00:05Z"
---

# Ayoze Perez could be set for a shock move to Barcelona

[The Shields Gazette](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/barcelona-consider-shock-15m-move-for-newcastle-s-ayoze-perez-1-8037447?) have reported that Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez is being linked with a shock move to Spanish giants [Barcelona](https://readlaliga.com/)

It has been no secret that Barcelona, ever since Pedro joined [Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/) last summer, have been looking for a forward who can act as a decent back up to one of the most, if not the most, deadliest and feared strike forces in the world of football.

Barcelona have recently had their sights set on [Atletico Madrid](https://readlaliga.com/) striker Luciano Vietto. However, the young Argentine has turned down this interest and has opted to join [Sevilla](https://readlaliga.com/) on-loan for a season. [Nolito and Gameiro](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/88/spain/2016/07/26/25965522/no-nolito-gameiro-or-vietto-why-cant-barcelona-sign-a) have also been on Barcelona’s radar; however, the former decided on a move to [Manchester City](https://readmancity.com/) and the latter is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid. Ultimately, none of the aforementioned players wanted to play a supporting role at Camp Nou.

Therefore, Barcelona now need new targets and it seems that one of these targets is Ayoze Perez. Perez was a target for Barcelona back in 2014 but he turned them down and joined Newcastle instead because they were only offering him a place in their B team.

[IBTimes UK](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/barcelona-approach-newcastle-star-ayoze-perez-after-missing-out-luciano-vietto-1572845?) have stated that they can confirm that Barcelona have already made contact with Perez to see if he would be willing to join them this summer.

Perez has a hefty release clause after having just signed a new long-term deal back in February. However, [IBTimes Uk](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/barcelona-approach-newcastle-star-ayoze-perez-after-missing-out-luciano-vietto-1572845?) understands that Newcastle would be willing to let him go for £15 million; having signed him for a mere £1.5 million from Tenerife in 2014.

Perez struggled to get much game time under Benitez at the end of last season and, therefore, a move to a team like Barcelona, coupled with a bid of £15 million, might just be too good for both parties to turn down.