Barça is facing a hectic final few hours of the transfer window, just when everything seemed relatively under control at the offices. Flick had managed to keep the stability of its key pieces, and the squad seemed set for the season. However, a call from Paris has disrupted the calm around the blaugrana environment.
The arrival of Paris Saint-Germain has dealt an unexpected blow to Joan Laporta and Deco. The Parisian club has put a multimillion-euro proposal of more than seventy million euros on the table. It has done so at a delicate moment, with the sporting planning already defined.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
Paris's pressure in the market
PSG, led by Luis Enrique, is keeping a close eye on Barça's moves this summer. The Asturian coach insists on strengthening several positions, convinced that he needs proven players to shore up his project. In this context, he decided to target a footballer considered essential at Camp Nou.
From Parc des Princes, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi authorized a disproportionate financial effort. The proposal sent to Barcelona exceeds seventy million euros, a figure that surprises due to its magnitude. Barça, however, hasn't yet given an official response to the French offensive.
The operation is in its initial phase and has sparked an intense debate within the board. The club insists that it won't negotiate with PSG, although they acknowledge the pressure. The truth is that the proximity of the transfer window's closure turns everything into a race against the clock.
Luis Enrique | @PSG_espanol
Barça players in the shop window
This isn't the first time major European teams have shown interest in several blaugrana pieces. Chelsea has insisted on recruiting Fermín López, while Marc Casadó also appears on several agendas. Even Christensen received offers from Milan, which considered investing thirty million (30,000,000) euros in his signing.
Laporta's strategy has been clear: keep Flick's pillars and avoid forced sales. The German coach believes that, without stability in the locker room, it will be impossible to compete in the Champions League and LaLiga. That's why every multimillion-euro offer received in recent days is being evaluated with special caution.
The difference with PSG is that the proposal arrives just hours before the transfer window closes. In addition, it's a club with which institutional relations aren't at their best. All this adds tension to a scenario already marked by economic and sporting uncertainty.
Christensen with Barça | @FCBarcelona
A footballer in a delicate situation
The Parisian target has experienced turbulent weeks at the start of the championship. Despite being one of the players with the most minutes last season, he has now lost prominence. Flick has opted several times for alternatives, which has caused some surprise among the culé environment.
The board doesn't hide that the player is going through a complicated situation. Punctuality issues and doubts about his performance have cost him in the line-ups. That's encouraged PSG to make an offer they consider irresistible for Barça.
The reality, however, is that Joan Laporta isn't willing to negotiate under unfavorable conditions. The priority remains to keep the pillars of the squad, especially in strategic positions. That's why the final answer will depend on how the market evolves in the coming hours.
Jules Koundé celebrating a goal | @FCBarcelona
The secret is no longer much of a secret: the footballer for whom PSG has offered more than seventy million (70,000,000) euros is Jules Koundé. Luis Enrique considers him a key piece for his defense, both in the center and on the flank. Al-Khelaïfi intends to take him immediately, despite the initial refusal from Camp Nou.
For now, there is no official response to the offer received. Barça remains firm that it doesn't want to negotiate with PSG, although the scenario could change. Koundé's future, just hours before the transfer window closes, is the great unknown for Barcelona fans.
