Barcelona’s efforts to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah have hit a roadblock, according to reports.

The 28-year-old German international appears poised to depart Leverkusen when his contract expires at the end of the current season, and the Catalan giants have been monitoring his situation for some time.

However, Barcelona’s financial situation has complicated their ability to make a move for Tah during the previous transfer window. The club was unable to raise the necessary transfer fee to complete a deal, forcing them to hold off on pursuing the player.

Despite being the frontrunners to land Tah, Barcelona now find themselves in a delicate balancing act. With the futures of defenders Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen uncertain, the club must wait until their plans are clarified before deciding on Tah.

Leverkusen’s 2024 Bundesliga title triumph saw Tah play a pivotal role, and the defender is now considering a new challenge.

Barcelona’s interest remains strong, but their financial constraints and the need to address the contractual situations of Araujo and Christensen have created a roadblock in their pursuit of Tah.

The report suggests that Barcelona will likely have to wait until the summer transfer window to make a definitive decision on whether to pursue Tah, as they seek to find the right balance between their squad needs and their financial capabilities.