Barça Prepares to Take Another Step Forward Competitively This Summer. With Hansi Flick, the team has once again captivated the culé fans with very attractive and offensive football with players like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha or Pedri. However, the club is aware that there is still room for improvement and that, to compete at the highest level, certain positions can be strengthened.
Even so, the blaugrana board is clear that they must find the right pieces without compromising the economic situation. In this sense, the transfer market presents itself as a key opportunity to make that necessary quality leap.
Barça Wants to Take Advantage of the Free Agent Market
Barça will pay special attention to players whose contracts end this summer. World-class figures like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Heung Min Son, Kevin De Bruyne and Virgil van Dijk could become free agents, which represents an unbeatable opportunity for many European clubs.
Thus, Barça is especially alert to Thomas Partey for the midfield and Jonathan Tah for the defense. Both players are out of contract and would bring experience and solidity to a team that needs to strengthen its structure. The arrival of Thomas Partey would add a midfielder with physical capability, while Tah would offer a reliable and leadership option in the backline.
The Same Strategy of Recent Years
Barça is not new to this strategy of seeking free agents in the market. Since Joan Laporta's arrival as president, the club has opted to strengthen with quality players without paying transfer fees. In recent years, it has incorporated names like Ilkay Gündogan, Franck Kessié or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who arrived at zero cost and offered immediate performance.
Moreover, Íñigo Martínez remains a clear example of this strategy. The Basque center-back joined at no cost and is an undisputed starter.
Barça Considers Signing the Best Player in the World
Within this policy, the club doesn't lose sight of an opportunity that could spectacularly elevate the team's level. According to 'El Nacional.cat', Barça has a great interest in Mohamed Salah, who also ends his contract. The possible arrival of the Egyptian forward would be a statement of intent in the market and significantly strengthen the blaugrana attack.
Salah is currently considered one of the best players in the world thanks to his season at Liverpool. His speed, goal-scoring ability and experience in European competitions make him a signing that could define an era at the club even at 32 years of age. The board is aware that the operation would not be easy at all, but if they manage to convince the player with an ambitious project, his arrival would represent an immediate quality leap.