The market is moving forward and Barça are keeping a close eye on the moves of the top European clubs. Deco and his team are certain that the squad needs some tweaks, although they're not going to do anything crazy. The priority is to strengthen the wings, especially after Vitor Roque's departure and Ferran Torres's injury.
Hansi Flick wants real competition on the left wing, someone who can alternate starts with Marcus Rashford. The Englishman has arrived with star status, but his physical condition still raises some doubts. That's why Deco is scanning the market for a young, fast, and unbalancing profile.
In that process, an unexpected opportunity has arisen from Paris, and Barça don't want to miss it. At PSG, there's unrest with a footballer who has lost prominence as the months have gone by. Although he started well, he has ended up as a regular substitute and his relationship with the coach isn't the best.
A player pointed out by Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique hasn't hidden his displeasure with the player's performance, whom he considers not very committed. In some training sessions, his attitude has left much to be desired and that hasn't pleased the coaching staff. The Spaniard wants more reliable profiles who adapt to his idea of constant pressing.
From the player's camp, they acknowledge that he doesn't feel comfortable in Paris and would be willing to look for a way out. At just 21 years old, he wants minutes and continuity to keep growing, something he doesn't have now at Parc des Princes. His camp has already started to move and Barça have received the information.
The Catalan club see him as a market opportunity, especially if PSG accept a loan with a purchase option. Flick believes he could be useful because of his dribbling ability, physical power, and hunger to stand out. In addition, it would be a low economic risk operation, something essential in the current context.
A profile that fits Barça's project
From the sporting management, they value that he already has experience in the Champions League and in a top-level league. His explosiveness in one-on-one situations makes him an ideal resource for tight matches and deep-lying defenses. In addition, he can play both on the left and right, something Flick values very positively.
The internal reports are very favorable and it's believed that, in a calmer environment, he can unleash his talent. In Paris, he has been under pressure from day one and that hasn't helped him perform as he expected. At Barça, he could find a more favorable ecosystem to shine and develop.
Although the Catalan club can't afford major signings right now, they are considering strategic moves like this one. The key will be PSG's willingness to negotiate and, above all, the player's predisposition to seek a change of scenery. Everything indicates that, if the offer comes, he'll listen to it very carefully.
The French gem on the way out
The protagonist of this story is Bradley Barcola, PSG's left-footed winger, who has already been offered to Barça. The young French international isn't in Luis Enrique's top plans and is looking for a way out to relaunch his career. At Can Barça, they see the perfect opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
Barcola arrived at PSG as a prospect from Olympique de Lyon, but he never managed to establish himself in Paris. His speed, dribbling, and left-footed profile make him an ideal complement for Rashford and Lamine Yamal. If Barça make a move, they could secure a strategic signing without major outlays.
Deco already has his name underlined in red. Barça are waiting for the right moment to act. Because sometimes, when a coach closes the door... another opens it wide.