Ajax has emerged as a shock contender to sign a promising Barcelona talent, intensifying the transfer race as the new season looms.
La Liga compliance and transfers could lead a player from FC Barcelona to the transfer window, as Barcelona is trying to cut wages to set up their squad for the next season.
The club has started thinking about how to achieve the relaxing of the market constraints and how to sell players to allow their current squad to develop alongside potential signings from the market.
In context, one player from their squad is being pursued with fervor by multiple clubs, with an imminent decision on the player’s future.
The player could be an important part of Balou’s future strategy to relaunch FC Barcelona’s wage bill to budget to accommodate signings that have market interest, such as Nico Williams, as reported by Marca.
The player leaving is Pablo Torre, the player who has played primarily as an attacking midfielder under the Hansi Flick era due to a lack of minutes in the first team.
In the last few days, Ajax is reported to have ramped up its interest in the player with the luxury appeal of Champions League football, which has made Torre halt talks with RCD Mallorca, who had previously looked like the strongest option.
RCD Mallorca still remains very confident that they can sign Torre, with the coach Jagoba Arrasate setting out in person to explain his vision for Torre’s contribution.
Other clubs that are inquiring are all part of La Liga, with Osasuna, Sevilla, and Valencia all waiting to see how talks progress for Torre, if Mallorca fails to sign Torre.
Torre’s decision is due imminently, with Barcelona upping the pressure for a €5 million deal for 50% of the player’s rights, plus a €10-12 million buyback clause.
Barcelona has expressed its wishes for a permanent transfer, giving Torre regular playing time, while also keeping some semblance of future control via their buyback option.
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