European giants tipped to sign Marcos Senesi after Bournemouth offers rejected
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Credit: Imago Tue 10 March 2026 13:08, UK Barcelona are leading the race to sign AFC Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer in the summer. Senesi has reportedly already rejected contract offers from the Cherries, with an exit in the coming months now seemingly unavoidable.Andoni Iraola’s squad has already been depleted of defenders over the past year, with Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Ilya Zabarnyi among those to leave.The Cherries added Bafode Diakite to their back-line in a deal worth around £34million, but the centre-back has been left on the bench amid James Hill’s hugely impressive emergence.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Barcelona lead race for Marcos SenesiSenesi joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022, signing in a deal worth around £10.5m.The defender initially was a key part of the Bournemouth team, even ending the 2023-24 season with four goals and five assists.But a serious hamstring injury and the emergence of Huijsen saw him spend much of last season on the sideline. Marcos SenesiPremier League 2025-26Appearances28Assists4Tackles49Interceptions44Recoveries115Duels won141This season, Senesi has been key once again, starting 28 Premier League games and missing only one through suspension.
Yet a new contract does not currently look likely to happen, with the 28-year-old’s exit set to be a blow for Iraola.Barcelona are leading the race at 2/1 to sign the centre-back, according to one major bookmaker, with Borussia Dortmund also in the mix at 6/1.Manchester United (8/1), Chelsea (8/1) and Liverpool (8/1) represent the best chance of Senesi leaving to another Premier League club.Ex-Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider last week that Newcastle United are interested in Senesi, with the competition set to be fierce.What Sensei has said about Bournemouth futureBournemouth’s recent history of impressive scouting would suggest that they can replace Senesi if he does leave this summer. “I have one year left on my contract,” said Senesi in October.