This is a subject that has already been discussed numerous times in our columns for weeks now: FC Barcelona wants to strike hard this summer. Deco and his men intend to strengthen the team, dominant on the national scene but still in difficulty in Europe. Julian Alvarez (Atlético de Madrid) is thus the number 1 objective of the Blaugranas for the offensive sector, and the management’s objective is also to enlist a second offensive player. For the defensive sector, Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) is the option favored by management.
But Barcelona’s financial situation still remains complex. Certainly, the club is doing a little better, and will in particular achieve a turnover of 975 million euros according to forecasts; the second largest on the planet behind Real Madrid. But the problems with financial fair play in La Liga are still relevant, with the club still not having managed to return to this famous 1:1 rule, which would allow it to spend every euro that comes into the coffers to recruit.
Barça’s back to the wall
From then on, management is aware that one or more sales will be more than welcome. In addition to Marc Casado, whose departure seems confirmed – it remains to be seen where – the Catalan press explained earlier this week that Alejandro Baldé, Jules Koundé and Ronald Araujo could leave in exchange for checks for 50 million euros. The newspaper Sport makes a new point and explains that Barça will indeed need a big sale, at least. The newspaper explains that Manchester United is now heading towards Alejandro Baldé, who could be used to fill the coffers.
As for Koundé, even if the player is comfortable in Catalonia, the option of leaving is gaining more and more momentum internally. But above all, the daily now mentions two other possible sales. First, that of Fermin Lopez, for whom a very big offer would have arrived. Barça could be forced to part with him, even if the midfielder has already refused approaches during the last transfer windows. Then, the name of Raphinha is also mentioned, he who is coveted in Saudi Arabia and in the Premier League. If the departure of the Brazilian seemed impossible a few months ago, the possibility is now on the table, and a meeting will take place between the two parties at the end of the season. Everything will also depend on the will of the player. Summer is going to be even hotter than usual in Catalonia!
