Barcelona is poised for an ambitious transfer window, aiming to bolster their attacking options with two high-profile stars to enhance their squad for the 2025/26 season.
Following a successful 2024/25 campaign, where they secured a domestic double but fell short in the Champions League, manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco are prioritizing the left-wing position.
The club’s financial constraints, long a hurdle, may be eased by a recent Nike deal, allowing them to pursue major signings.
Reports suggest that Barcelona are working on deals for two dynamic forwards, a move that could significantly boost their attacking depth and versatility, especially after failing to land Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, who renewed until 2035.
The players in focus are Liverpool’s Luis Díaz and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.
According to Marca, Barcelona are actively pursuing both, with Díaz as the primary target due to his explosive pace and dribbling, valued at around €85 million.
Rashford, meanwhile, is a more feasible option, with Manchester United open to a loan deal with a €40 million option to buy, aligning with Barcelona’s financial strategy.
Díaz’s operation is complicated by Bayern Munich’s interest and Liverpool’s insistence on a straight purchase, but Barcelona remains confident.
Rashford’s desire to join the Blaugrana further strengthens their position.
These signings could reshape Flick’s system, potentially displacing players like Dani Olmo or Ferran Torres, with Raphinha possibly shifting centrally.
The pursuit of both wingers reflects Barcelona’s intent to spread defensive attention away from Lamine Yamal, who has been a focal point for opponents.
However, financial fair play and La Liga’s registration rules remain challenges, with potential high-value sales like Marc-André ter Stegen being considered to fund these moves.
If successful, landing Díaz and Rashford could form a formidable attacking trio, offering Flick tactical flexibility.
Fans await developments as negotiations, expected to extend into August, will determine if Barcelona can pull off this audacious double swoop.
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