FC Barcelona has staged a draw, after trailing 0-2 against Atlético de Madrid. In a match full of excitement, the blaugranas managed to turn the score around and went up 4-2. But in the final minutes, the Colchonero team achieved the draw. Flick, visibly angry, highlighted the fighting spirit and teamwork, but there were things he didn't like at all.
The German has lost patience with a particular player, whose performance and attitude have not been up to the demands.
So much so that Barça is already moving in the market in search of a replacement. There is a candidate who is the favorite to strengthen the squad in the next transfer window.
Barça Works Tirelessly
Barça continues to work on the sports planning for the next 25/26 season and is clear that the main objective will be to sign a world-class left winger. The sports management considers it essential to add a game-changing player in that position, someone who can make a difference in big matches and provide depth. However, the major obstacle remains La Liga's salary cap, which continues to condition the club's movements in the market.
Although Barça managed to enter the 1:1 rule of financial Fair Play, which allows investing every euro saved or earned, the situation could become complicated in the coming weeks. According to recent reports, the operation of the VIP seats at Camp Nou is under review due to possible irregularities. If these are confirmed, the club could exit the 1:1 just before the summer, drastically limiting its ability to make major signings.
Without 'Fair Play', Major Signings Become Complicated
If Barça ultimately loses the current salary margin, the options to sign a top-level winger would vanish. The club has players like Rafael Leão or Luis Díaz on the list, two wingers who perfectly fit the profile Deco is looking for. However, both have long contracts and high prices, making their signing a complicated operation.
Rafael Leão is seen as the ideal player for the left wing at Barça, as he is a game-changer and would fill Barcelona with excitement. Meanwhile, Luis Díaz is also highly regarded for his constant dribbling and his great ability to associate in attack. However, without sufficient salary margin, these operations would become impossible.
Deco Meets with a Winger
In this scenario, Barça is exploring more affordable options to strengthen the left wing. According to 'El Nacional.cat', Deco has met twice in Manchester with the representative of Jérémy Doku, current Manchester City player. The Belgian winger, who joined Guardiola's team last season, has not had the expected prominence.
Doku is a profile that is liked by the sports management for his dribbling, speed, and youth. At 21 years old, he still has a great margin for improvement and could arrive at Barça for a more affordable price than Leão or Díaz. Additionally, his situation at City, where he has not settled into the starting eleven, would facilitate the negotiation.
Problems for Ferran
The possible arrival of Jérémy Doku would open another front in the locker room, especially for Ferran Torres. With the presence of wingers like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, plus the continuity of Lewandowski in the forward line, adding Doku would leave Ferran in a complicated position.
Barça knows that Ferran has a market in Europe, and a sale could help improve the financial situation and generate salary margin. With an attack composed of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Doku, the space for Ferran would be significantly reduced, leaving him practically without a place in the rotation. Thus, next summer could mark the end of his time at the blaugrana club if the arrival of a new winger is finally confirmed.