Barça continues to believe that the top priority in the next market is the left winger. The coaching staff and the sports management consider that the squad needs more depth in that position to increase internal competition. Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres occupy the wings, but the club believes they need a top-level reinforcement to provide more offensive options.
The Imminent Departure of Ansu Fati, who hasn't managed to recover his best form after several loans, leaves Barça with fewer alternatives. Therefore, the club has decided to look for a new profile that can make a difference and become a key piece.
Barça seeks a signing that generates healthy competition to elevate the performance of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres.
Barça Fears Not Being Able to Make a Big Investment in Summer
However, the major obstacle remains Fair Play. Barça fears that in summer it won't be able to adhere to the 1:1 rule. The club's economic situation continues to generate uncertainty due to the VIP seats operation, and if it doesn't manage to adjust to La Liga's parameters, Barça won't be able to sign.
On Barça's wish list are top-level names like Luis Díaz, Nico Williams, and Rafael Leão. Any of these three players would be a stellar reinforcement for the blaugrana attack, bringing talent, speed, and goals from the left wing. However, the high cost of these operations worries the sports management.
The possibility of not being able to make a million-dollar investment forces the club to consider other alternatives. If Barça ultimately doesn't meet the Fair Play requirements, it will have to discard its main targets.
Deco Finds a Great Alternative for Leão and Luís Díaz
In this context, Deco is already working intensively exploring the market in search of opportunities that fit the club's economic situation. The sports director knows that if there isn't enough room to make a big outlay, it will be crucial to find affordable talents.
Thus, one of the names that has emerged is Jesús Rodríguez, the 19-year-old gem from Real Betis. According to 'El Nacional.cat', Barça is closely following the young winger, who has a release clause of 15 million euros. Jesús Rodríguez stands out for his speed, dribbling, and ability to unbalance in one-on-one situations, qualities that perfectly fit the profile Barça is looking for to strengthen the attack.