Barcelona has shifted its summer transfer strategy, prioritizing a dynamic left-wing forward over a new goalkeeper.
Barcelona is preparing for the summer transfer with a plan of focus, planning to improve the squad of players while reassuring about possible financial difficulties.
Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have had discussions over which positions are the most urgent to fill for the upcoming season.
They plan to make a select number of targeted signings to improve the team, particularly in terms of attacking, by considering a specific profile that will help the current players already in the club.
Diario Sport has reported that the club has now shifted its focus completely away from pursuing a new goalkeeper and instead will seek to bring in a left-wing forward.
Flick and Deco see this area as the one they must bolster, and thus they need to sign a fast and skillful player who can create opportunities from the wide spaces.
They have two major targets at the moment: Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.
Both would fit Flick’s desire for a fast winger to support Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
This shift comes after Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed his return from a knee injury, and that means the goalkeeping position is no longer a concern, with the German ready to be the clear starter again.
Flick and Deco realize they don’t have a lot of funds, so public resources can only be spent wisely.
The left wing is the most urgent position to fill, as they expect most of the current squad will be back in 2024, as the former was only a couple of teams last season.
Barcelona should expect a somewhat controlled transfer window, but they should hopefully be able to sign a really good left winger if they have the chance.
The way Flick and Deco behave in a pretty similar way shows they want to support their attacking players. Barcelona is destined for a season of competition and maintaining a stable goal.
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