Barcelona’s transfer priorities this summer remain firmly focused on financial sustainability, youth investment, and securing a long-term attacking solution.
With Nico Williams officially off the market after renewing with Athletic Bilbao, the Blaugrana have shifted their sights elsewhere in Europe.
Despite the club’s restricted wage bill and spending limitations under La Liga’s financial fair play rules, president Joan Laporta remains hopeful of delivering at least one marquee signing.
Meanwhile, Juventus are bracing themselves for bids on their brightest young star, after his stellar showing at the recent Club World Cup.
That player is Kenan Yildiz — and the young Turkish international has once again returned to Barcelona’s radar.
Kenan Yildiz, was almost signed by Barca in 2022 before Juventus swooped in from Bayern Munich, as per Albert Fernandez via X.
His performances in the Club World Cup were eye-catching, scoring and assisting with confidence that belied his age, turning him into a breakout star.
Now, with the player’s market value soaring, a straight transfer to Barcelona appears increasingly out of reach for the Catalan giants this time around.
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With his current trajectory, Juventus consider Yildiz one of their most prized assets and are unlikely to entertain offers unless they are substantial.
Barcelona are fully aware that a traditional transfer may be financially out of reach, especially given Yildiz’s increased valuation following the Club World Cup.
Kenan Yildiz is widely regarded as one of the best young prospects in European football and fits the profile of Barcelona’s ongoing youth-focused project.
While any move remains complicated, Barcelona’s continued interest signals their intent to compete for elite talent, even under tough financial conditions.
Yildiz, already a rising star, could soon become one of the key names linked with the Camp Nou this summer.
Kenan Yildiz es un jugador ya muy caro, sobre todo después del escaparate del Mundial de Clubes. El Barça lo tuvo casi fichado pero la Juve se lo llevó en 2022 del Bayern. Ahora es una joven estrella y es difícil que sea vendido. Eso sí, a la Juve le gusta mucho Araújo… pic.twitter.com/pzHKy5VvwZ
— Albert Fernández (@albertfc11) July 7, 2025
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