As the summer transfer window nears, Barcelona is making their plan, only reinforcing two sections of the team and ruling out signing a striker.
As has been made public, there will not be many signings but only minimal additions that will be able to lift the overall quality of the existing team.
Spainish sports newspaper, Mundo Deportivo states that Barcelona have modified their plans, and signings in defence and midfield are more of a priority than signing for the attack.
This is a huge change from the past reports, which stated that Barcelona was content with their midfielders.
The club now sees the middle of the park as a position that needs to be reinforced, together with the right-back slot.
A new centre-back will also arrive if there are exits, but the priority target is a full-back to reinforce the defence line.
The most shocking selection may be Barcelona’s strategy for a new striker.
After years of long-term concerns about who will succeed Robert Lewandowski, the club now believes Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo provide adequate cover in attack.
That suggests confidence in their current attacking squad, although fans debate whether there is enough firepower in the squad for next season.
Another significant news is the closure of Barcelona’s chase of Nico Williams.
The 21-year-old winger was a priority target last summer, but the club now believes the door is closed to signing him.
With the current left-wing options deemed enough, Barcelona is looking elsewhere.
Financial constraints are likely at play here in these strategic maneuvers, forcing the club to opt for prudent, specific signings rather than big-money signings.
Throughout the summer, everybody will be waiting to see if this frugal approach pays dividends—or if Barcelona’s reluctance to strengthen their attack ultimately returns to haunt them.
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