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Barça Pass on Rafael Leão, Luis Díaz and Nico Williams: Laporta Signs the Best

The sports management could drastically change course regarding the transfer policy.

Barça Has Been Working for Months on Planning for Next Season and One of the Clear Priorities Is Signing a Winger. In the club's offices there is a conviction that the team lacks a game-changing player on the wing who can provide rotation.

Deco at an event | @deco_official

Deco and Joan Laporta Are Clear That the Arrival of a 'Top' Winger Would Help Complete the Squad and Provide More Offensive Resources to Flick. Additionally, it would be an exciting signing for fans who expect big moves after economic difficulties. However, despite the desire to strengthen this key position, the club still needs to assess whether it can execute this operation due to the limitations imposed by Fair Play.

Leão, Luis Díaz and Nico Williams, the Names of Hope

On the list of possible reinforcements, three names stand out that have been strongly mentioned in recent months: Rafael Leão, Nico Williams and Luis Díaz. Each of them would bring different qualities to Barça, but they all share the profile of an explosive and game-changing winger.

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Rafael Leão playing with Milan | @iamrafaeleao93

Change in Planning: La Masia and Young Promises

However, according to 'Fichajes.net', Barça's Plan Could Be Altered by the Club's Financial Situation and Doubts About Whether They Can Operate Under the 1:1 Rule This Summer. Currently, Barça is awaiting La Liga's decisions regarding its salary cap and fears it may not be able to make large expenditures.

In this context, the sports management is considering more sustainable alternatives. The club could bet on what it already has in the squad, relying on the growth of La Masia and complementing the squad with signings of young promises. This strategy would allow maintaining competitiveness without risking financial stability, although it could distance the dream of signing a renowned winger.

The Player Deco Wants for 30 Million

Following the same line, Barça has set its sights on young talents who could be incorporated at a more affordable cost. According to 'Fichajes.net', one of the names of interest is Matías Soulé, a 21-Year-Old Argentine Winger from Roma. Soulé is standing out for his dribbling ability, creativity and capacity to create danger from the wing, qualities that fit the profile Barça is looking for.

The Young Attacker Could Be Available for About 30 Million Euros, a More Affordable Figure Compared to the Exorbitant Prices of Leão, Nico or Luis Díaz. Additionally, his youth and room for improvement make him an interesting bet for the future. Barça is closely monitoring his situation and could move for his signing if it finally decides to opt for a more conservative plan focused on young talents this summer.