Barcelona 'eyeing Oriol Romeu'

Southampton's Oriol Romeu in action against Watford on March 4, 2017
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A report claims that Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu is a summer transfer target for former club Barcelona.

Barcelona are reportedly preparing a summer swoop for Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu.

The 25-year-old started his career with Barcelona, but only made two first-team appearances for the Spanish giants before joining Chelsea in 2011.

The Spain Under-23 international struggled to settle at Stamford Bridge, however, and spent time on loan at Valencia and Stuttgart before joining Southampton on a permanent deal in 2015.

Romeu has been an ever-present for the Saints this season, making 31 appearances in all competitions and reportedly drawing attention with a host of impressive performances over the last few months.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder's form has not gone unnoticed at Camp Nou and Barcelona are considering re-signing the Spaniard as a back-up to Sergio Busquets.

Romeu has started 25 of Southampton's 26 Premier League matches this season.

Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
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