Although it’s still January, Barça’s sports management has a very clear plan for signings for next summer. The club, with the aim of improving the team for Hansi Flick, has several priorities in mind.
The first of these is to strengthen the winger positions, looking for a player who brings quality and competition on the flank. Additionally, the defense is also on the board’s radar, with the intention of signing a center-back and a right-back. These latter positions, however, are clearly behind the main goal, which is signing a standout winger.
Rafa Leão, Laporta’s obsession
The major signing that Barça has in mind for this summer market is Rafa Leão. The Portuguese player is a world-class star and stands out for his speed, dribbling ability, and great goal-scoring instinct. Therefore, his ability to make a difference makes him a piece that excites both the fans and Barça’s management.
Joan Laporta is especially enthusiastic about the idea of bringing in Leão, considering that the player could be a great addition to the culé attack. With his TOP player profile, Rafa Leão would be a great reinforcement that would elevate the team’s level.
Milan makes it difficult
However, the major obstacle for Barça to sign Rafa Leão is the price Milan is asking. The Italian club has valued the player at over 100 million, a figure that seriously complicates the possibility of completing the deal.
Barça, although it has improved its financial situation, won’t be able to undertake such an operation without first selling some important players and making room. If there are no major sales in the team, it will be very difficult for the club to gather that amount of money.
Barça will propose a swap
In this situation, Barça would be exploring alternatives to reduce the cost of signing Leão. According to ‘El Nacional.cat’, the club would be considering the option of proposing a swap with Milan, offering Fermín López as part of the deal.
The swap of Fermín López would be an operation that benefits both parties: Milan would get a consolidated talent, while Barça would obtain a world-class star.
However, this operation would depend on Milan’s willingness to accept this type of agreement and Fermín López’s disposition. In any case, signing Leão remains one of Barça’s main priorities, and the club is willing to do everything possible to achieve it.
