Barcelona faces the final stretch of the transfer window with the feeling that a key move is still missing. After intense weeks, during which contract renewals have set the agenda, Laporta and Deco are preparing a last-minute move. There is a sense of conviction at Camp Nou that this signing could set the course for the season.
All eyes are on sales, because the club needs to generate income in order to register and make moves. The most important operation has been the one surrounding Fermín López, linked to Chelsea in recent days. The player's silence and the English club's persistence have led Barça to consider scenarios that previously seemed impossible.
If Fermín ultimately leaves for an amount close to €80 or €90 million, the sporting management has already decided where to allocate part of that money. The goal is to give Hansi Flick the winger he has demanded since the market opened.
Flick pushes and demands an immediate reinforcement
The blaugrana coach has been insisting for weeks on the need to have more firepower in attack. Although Marcus Rashford arrived as a star signing, his first appearances haven't convinced the coaching staff. Flick fears that repeating a season with such a heavy reliance on Lamine and Pedri could take its toll at decisive moments.
Deco shares that view and that's why he has set to work looking for alternatives. The roadmap is clear: take advantage of the possible sale of Fermín to close a high-impact signing. Barça needs to rejuvenate and strengthen key positions, and the attack has been identified as the absolute priority.
In this context, the domestic market option has been ruled out. That has led Laporta to explore options abroad, especially in France, where there is already a very close relationship with several intermediaries.
Paris, scene of the decisive move
In recent days, all eyes have shifted to Paris, where a specific footballer has caused consensus in the blaugrana offices. He is a young, fast, and skillful profile, who fits perfectly with what Flick is asking for. In addition, he already knows what it's like to play at the highest level in the Champions League.
PSG wasn't willing to negotiate easily, but Barça's financial situation has changed. With the possibility of bringing in a record fee for Fermín, the Catalans now have the ability to make a convincing proposal. The player, meanwhile, would be delighted to make the leap to La Liga to become a leading figure.
Contacts between both clubs have intensified in recent hours and the operation is moving forward faster than expected. Even in Barça's locker room, there is already excitement about a signing that could revolutionize the attack. Flick has requested that, if the deal is finalized, the footballer arrives as soon as possible to adapt to his system.
The chosen one to change everything
Barça's bet is firm and has a proper name. The club believes that this player will not only provide immediate imbalance, but could also become an investment for the future. His youth, potential, and competitive character make him the missing piece to balance the squad.
After considering multiple options, the sporting management has made its decision. The desired signing to strengthen the blaugrana attack is none other than Bradley Barcola, current PSG winger. The Frenchman, just 22 years old, is shaping up to be the big last-minute move for the Culers if Fermín's departure is confirmed.
With his speed, dribbling, and ability to create danger in one-on-one situations, Barcola appears as the icing on Flick's project. A strategic signing that could make fans forget Fermín's departure and return Barça to the competitive elite it so desperately seeks.
