Valencia are on the verge of securing a deal for a promising Barcelona forward, with negotiations advancing.
Barcelona is actively working to streamline its squad for the 2025-26 season, with financial constraints prompting the club to prioritize player sales to accommodate new signings, such as Marcus Rashford.
To meet La Liga’s 1:1 spending rule, the Catalan giants are open to offloading several players, with negotiations underway for a young forward whose limited playing time last season has made him a prime candidate for departure.
According to Football España, Valencia has emerged as a key suitor, engaging in talks with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco to secure a deal that aligns with their ambitions to strengthen their attack for the upcoming campaign.
The player in question is Pau Victor, a 23-year-old Catalan striker who struggled for minutes in Barcelona’s first team during the 2024-25 season, appearing in 29 matches but scoring only two goals.
Valencia, keen to bolster their squad, have proposed a season-long loan with an option to buy, hoping to integrate Victor’s versatility and goal-scoring pedigree from his time at Barça Atlètic, where he netted 20 goals in the Primera Federación.
However, Barcelona are firm on a permanent transfer, valuing Victor at €10 million and insisting on a sell-on clause or buy-back option.
Despite interest from other La Liga clubs like Celta Vigo, Girona, and Sevilla, Victor reportedly favors a move to Valencia, where manager Carlos Corberán sees him as a key piece.
The negotiations face an impasse, as Valencia’s loan proposal clashes with Barcelona’s desire for a definitive sale.
With the transfer window progressing, Valencia remain optimistic that Barcelona may soften their stance, especially as the need to free up squad space intensifies.
Victor’s potential move to Mestalla could offer him the regular playing time he seeks, while Barcelona aims to capitalize on his market value to ease financial pressures.
As August approaches, the outcome of these talks will shape both clubs’ strategies for the season ahead
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