Despite ongoing financial challenges, Barcelona remains determined to secure their top attacking target, leveraging a potential transfer market shift to bolster their squad.
There are a couple of major challenges facing FC Barcelona this summer when it comes to transfers, especially given their financial situation.
But the club is hopeful they can pull off at least one transfer.
The club’s sporting director, Deco, appears to be focused on improving the attacking side of the squad, especially seeking a left winger who would add attacking versatility to Hansi Flick’s squad this coming season.
Although Barcelona’s situation limits their transfer budget, which would hamper their negotiations, a shift in the dynamics of the transfer market could provide the Catalan club with an opportunity for a marquee signing, and their fans would welcome a game-changer.
Barcelona wants to target Liverpool striker Luis Diaz, the Colombian international who tends to thrive on the left, using his pace and flair to forge a career at the highest level, perfectly reflecting the Barça style of play.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool is looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz for €120 million plus; a major transfer like that may require the Premier League golden boys to sell key players to balance the books.
There’s even talk of Darwin Nunez being linked to Atleti.
Luis Diaz will emerge as a chance casualty, a window of opportunity for the Blaugrana.
Deco believes Diaz is a starter and wants Raphinha to transition to a more central role, even if Raphinha has 56 goal contributions in 56 appearances this season as a left winger.
It won’t be easy to acquire Diaz, given that Liverpool has set a higher price for him due to their reluctance to sell.
However, if Liverpool begins to analyze how they will afford to pay Wirtz, this may help in lowering the price for Diaz.
Furthermore, Bayern and Hansi Flick are already preparing for the possibility that Diaz will join the team, and they see him in an important position in their setup.
Before the transfer window closes, it will be critical for Barcelona to take advantage of this opportunity, as well as manage their financial constraints and build a squad that will be competitive in La Liga this season.
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