Barça Is Already Planning the Summer Transfer Market with the Clear Premise of Strengthening the Forward Line. The current trio formed by Raphinha, Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal has proven to be one of the most competitive in Europe. However, the coaching staff and the sports management believe that the team needs one more reinforcement to further elevate the level.
The Idea Is to Have Four Top-Level Forwards Who Can Rotate and Maintain Internal Competitiveness Throughout the Season. With a demanding schedule and the need to compete for all titles, Hansi Flick wants to have quality alternatives for each match. Additionally, the incorporation of a new winger would allow the team to have more tactical versatility and different offensive options depending on the opponent.
Another Key Factor in This Decision Is the Load of Minutes That Some Players Have Accumulated This Season. Lamine Yamal got injured from playing everything and Raphinha, although he has been luckier, is the second player with the most minutes in the squad behind Koundé. Therefore, adding a new winger to the squad is a priority to keep the team fresh and competitive.
On Barça’s wish list, there are still three names marked in red: Nico Williams, Rafael Leão and Luis Díaz. Nico Williams is currently the most affordable target from an economic standpoint. The Athletic winger has a release clause of 60 million euros, making him an attractive option in terms of cost and performance.
Rafael Leão, meanwhile, is the most established of the three. The Portuguese from Milan is a world-class winger with great physical power, dribbling and scoring ability. However, his high price is the main obstacle for Barça, as the Italian club is not willing to let him go for less than 100 million.
Luis Díaz Is the Name That Excites Deco the Most. The Colombian from Liverpool stands out for his ability to break through, aggressiveness in one-on-one situations and versatility in attack. Deco believes that his playing style would fit perfectly at Barça and his price would be around 80 million.
A World-Class Star in Joan Laporta’s Sights
Beyond these three main names, another candidate has emerged that excites the Barça leadership. According to ‘El Nacional.cat’, Joan Laporta is very interested in Kenan Yildiz, a young talent from Juventus. At 19 years old, Yildiz is considered one of the biggest prospects in European football.
The player’s contractual situation could facilitate his departure this summer. In Italy, it is reported that if Juventus fails to qualify for the next edition of the Champions —currently they are fourth—, they would be forced to sell important assets.
