FC Barcelona continues working on its sports planning, and the arrival of a new left-back is one of the priorities. Alejandro Balde is the undisputed starter, but the club needs a reliable alternative to strengthen the position and avoid relying completely on the youth player.
In recent hours, an unexpected opportunity has arisen in the market. From Paris, PSG has put a player up for sale for a figure close to 40 million euros. The French footballer, who joined the Parisian team just a year ago, is not in Luis Enrique's plans and is looking for a new destination.
However, Deco has been clear in his stance and has rejected the signing. The Barça board considers that the operation is not economically viable and prefers to look for other options.
Out of Luis Enrique's Plans
PSG is undergoing a deep restructuring after Kylian Mbappé's departure. Luis Enrique has taken full control of the sports project and has decided to make significant changes to the squad. Some players have gained prominence, like Ousmane Dembélé, but others have been relegated to the background.
Lucas Hernández is one of the footballers who hasn't had the confidence of the Spanish coach. Despite his experience and versatility, he has played very few minutes this season. Additionally, PSG has signed other players to strengthen its defense, further reducing his opportunities.
For this reason, the Parisian club has decided to put him on the market with the intention of recovering part of the investment made. The transfer fee set is 40 million euros, a price that Barça is not willing to pay.
Deco Responds
When PSG offered Lucas Hernández, the Barça board considered the possibility of signing him but quickly dismissed the operation. Deco, Barça's sporting director, has been very clear in his reply:
"Paying 40 million for a backup to Balde is too expensive."
The club believes that this amount is not justified for a player who, in principle, wouldn't be an undisputed starter. Additionally, Barça's economic situation remains delicate, and every investment must be very well analyzed.
Barça Seeks New Options for the Left-Back Position
Despite ruling out Lucas Hernández, Barça continues to explore the market in search of a reinforcement for the left-back position. Hansi Flick wants a player who can compete with Balde but also has a more accessible price.
Some of the options the club is considering include:
- Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen): Trained at La Masia, he is shining in Germany and could be an interesting option.
- Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona): One of the young left-backs with the greatest projection in LaLiga.
- Juan Miranda (Real Betis): Another low-cost alternative who has already passed through the Barça B team.
Barça is clear that it will not rush. The priority is to find a quality player without making an excessive expenditure.
Lucas Hernández's Future in the Air
While Barça rules out his signing, Lucas Hernández continues to look for a team. Despite his situation at PSG, he remains an experienced defender and could interest other European clubs.
However, his high price could complicate his departure. Most interested teams are not willing to pay 40 million, so PSG might be forced to lower its demands if it wants to sell him.
Barça is clear that it needs to strengthen its squad, but not at any cost. Joan Laporta and Deco will continue to analyze options and could close a signing in the summer if they find the right opportunity.
For now, the priority is to maintain the club's economic stability and make only smart moves. Lucas Hernández doesn't fit that profile, so his arrival at Camp Nou is completely ruled out.