In Barça's offices they don't waste time knowing that there is less and less time left for the winter transfer market to end. With Deco's help, the culé sports management continues to explore options to strengthen Hansi Flick's squad for the next season. There is one name in particular that has caught the attention of the upper echelons of the Catalan club.
For several weeks, the focus of the technical secretariat and Hansi Flick's team has been on strengthening the offensive line. Marcus Rashford's name has frequently been mentioned in the FC Barcelona environment, although the lack of departures in the squad ended up erasing any option for his signing. Now, Deco has decided to radically change the roadmap and has decided to bet on a young talent from the European elite.
A match that cleared doubts
The first matches that Barça under Hansi Flick have played have been useful for the German coach to finally define the scheme that best suits his players. Regardless of the result, Flick has taken advantage of each match to find his comfort on the field. It's no wonder: Barça is showing that it is gradually returning to its best level, not to mention that it now has "a new face" for many.
In that sense, the match against Benfica, beyond being an epic comeback, also brought with it a new target for Deco and company. The progression of this young talent from the Portuguese team has gone unnoticed by many clubs on the continent, and the Portuguese sports director is clear that he wants to get ahead of his rivals. With this in mind, Deco already knows the price he will have to pay to secure the signing and is willing to bet heavily on him after his performances.
Barça's offensive
According to the latest information circulating in Barça's environment, one of the names that has most caught the attention of the sports management is Álvaro Carreras. The young left-back from Benfica is only 21 years old and was one of the standout players against FC Barcelona. Therefore, Deco has gotten to work and has already received a definitive reply: Benfica values the player at about 50 million euros.
While the amount may pose an obstacle for Barça, Deco doesn't find a more affordable alternative in the market to compete with Alejandro Balde. Álvaro Carreras has been showing a great level, and against Barça he provided an assist that complicated the match for the culé team. The Portuguese sports director is convinced that he could contribute a lot to Hansi Flick's team and will try to negotiate with Benfica to lower the transfer price.