Does this FC Barcelona have the level to go all the way in the competitions in which it participates? Difficult to answer, but in Catalonia, the trend is rather pessimistic, since many observers believe that the team does not have the capacity to compete with the other big names of the Old Continent, in the Champions League in particular. This is due to a very fragile defense, but also to an offensive animation that is much less flamboyant than last season. Hansi Flick and his staff would even be very worried about the level of the players, but also their attitude and the lack of intensity on the pitch.
For many supporters and journalists, the team needs reinforcement. While it seems unlikely to see any big moves made this winter, we should see a fairly lively summer transfer window despite the delicate financial context surrounding the club. Reinforcements are expected at each line: in central defense, obviously, but also at the forefront to replace Robert Lewandowski. The wings will also be a big project, waiting to see if Marcus Rashford’s €30 million purchase option will be exercised.
The German market is very popular with Catalans
Various media have, in recent hours, mentioned Barça’s more than pronounced interest in several young wingers. Sport explains that Antonio Nusa, a 20-year-old Norwegian winger from RB Leipzig, was scouted and supervised live by the Barça recruitment unit, and that the latter rather appreciated what they saw. His teammate Yan Diomande (19 years old), who also plays on the sides, also pleases the reigning Spanish champions, according to information from Bildwhile the Catalans also have an eye on Assan Ouédraogo (19), a German midfielder who also belongs to the famous energy drink club.
Recently, there was also talk of interest in another Bundesliga player: Said El Mala, 19-year-old winger from Cologne, and it was Hansi Flick who would have recommended his management to follow him. Finally, Rafael Leão (AC Milan) was mentioned again this weekend in the pro-Barça media as a credible and serious prospect for this summer. Reinforcements – FC Barcelona should only recruit one or even two wingers among the names released – who would come to compete with Raphinha… but also with Lamine Yamal, who currently has no real competitor. Case(s) to follow.
