Barcelona is looking forward to a busy summer transfer window as manager Hansi Flick wants to improve the club’s chances of making a success of the Champions League.
As the La Liga season comes to a close, sporting director Deco is leading a recruitment drive for a centre-back, full-back, and left winger to cover important gaps in the squad.
Hansi Flick wants pace and directness in attack while also being defensively sound to help Barça go further in what is expected to be an extremely tough Champions League next season, as reported by ESPN.
Barcelona’s finances will dictate how much they can do in the transfer window, but Deco has been in a position to create flexible plans so that Barcelona can secure their key signings.
Barcelona continues to target: they are once again interested in Marcus Rashford, who is on loan with Aston Villa, and in educated uncertainty what that will mean for his future.
Nico Williams of Athletic Club has been a longer-term target for Barcelona, and their pursuit will again depend on the right price.
Luis Diaz of Liverpool, a former target, remains on the radar even after discussions of a contract extension at Anfield.
Barcelona have previously spoken about centre-back Jonathan Tah, and Bayern Munich appear to have moved ahead of Barcelona for the Bayer Leverkusen central defender.
In the full-back area, Marc Pubill and Andrei Rațiu were a focus area, but no progress has been made to complete a deal yet.
Even with centre-backs such as Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, and Eric Garcia, Barcelona’s possible departures are leading them to think about new signings.
The notable lack of options for full-backs is a chief concern, and Flick’s need for exciting wingers highlights the need for a top-level left-sided attacker.
As La Liga is now over, Barcelona can look to continue their transfer work to get Hansi Flick a team to challenge for the Champions League.
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