Bayern Munich defender David Alaba responds to Barcelona speculation: "It's an honour...”

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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David Alaba says it is an honour to be linked with a summer move to Barcelona, but insists his attention is on pre-season preparations with Bayern Munich.

David Alaba Barcelona

Recent reports suggested that the Austria international is a target for the La Liga giants as they look to reinforce their defence.  

The Bundesliga champions brought in France international Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid this summer, prompting claims that the left-back’s arrival could push Alaba to the exit door.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.