FC Barcelona is closing in on a sensational transfer for a Liverpool standout, aiming to bolster their attack.
FC Barcelona is increasingly focused on its improved left-wing position as the summer transfer window nears.
The club is planning to target one player to strengthen their attacking line.
After a year of Financial Fair Play struggles, it is believed that the Blaugrana want to target a high-priced signing to join Raphinha and Lamin Yamal in their attacking line.
Barça sporting director Deco has been chasing after a player who can provide excitement and consistency to the left wing while eliminating other targets for financial and performance reasons.
The key is to remain viable in La Liga and Europe.
The main target is Liverpool’s Luis Díaz, a 28-year-old Colombian winger who has emerged as Barcelona’s top target according to Mundo Deportivo.
Despite a rejected proposal earlier this summer, he is reportedly open to a move, which has sparked optimism at the Camp Nou.
Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, who also surfaced in rumors, was ruled out “for sure,” due to a lack of trust in his desire to commit to Barca and the €58 million buy-out clause being deemed prohibitively expensive.
Likewise, AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, who had been put on the table as an option, is inconsistent, and thus, Barcelona moved on.
Díaz, who scored 17 goals and had eight assists last season, fits perfectly in Hansi Flick’s system.
Nevertheless, although Liverpool has denied him by being unprepared to let him go, his calm, passionate assertion of intent should be welcomed.
If Barcelona ultimately finds a way to rectify and arrange a deal for a player like Luís Díaz while continuing to improve and navigate its existing financial uncertainties, it would be a statement signing that conveys Barcelona’s intentions to return to the summit of European football.
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