Barça Already Thinking About the Next Transfer Market with the intention of moving ambitiously. Joan Laporta and Deco are confident in being able to strengthen Hansi Flick's squad and make a quality leap.
One of Barça's top priorities is to sign a standout winger. For months, the sports management has considered several options, but now it seems that there is a clear favorite: Luis Díaz. The Colombian from Liverpool has reportedly become the first option, according to several media outlets, ahead of Nico Williams and Rafael Leão.
Nico Williams and Rafael Leão remain on the list, but their signings seem to take a back seat. Therefore, all eyes are on Luis Díaz, although negotiations with Liverpool won't be easy.
Deco Will Have an Eye on the Free Agent Market
Besides the major operations that could take place this summer, the free agent market will undoubtedly be one of the most attractive in recent years. Some of the best players in the world are out of contract and could change teams without a transfer fee. Obviously, this has sparked the interest of many clubs, including Barça, which sees this market as an opportunity to strengthen without making large expenditures.
Names like Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Heung Min Son, Virgil van Dijk, or Joshua Kimmich become free at the end of the season. All of them are top-level players with elite experience and, if they don't renew with their respective clubs, they would be on the radar of the most powerful teams.
Barça, with its still tight economic situation, will have to choose wisely which players to try to incorporate. The club's policy in recent years has been to take advantage of market opportunities, and players like Ilkay Gündogan arrived precisely under this formula. If the club manages to attract any of these stars without a transfer fee, it would also be a great coup in the market.
Hansi Flick's Favorite 'Betrays' Barça
One of the players that interests Barça the most on this list is Joshua Kimmich. The German midfielder is a favorite of Hansi Flick, who has already coached him both in the German national team and at Bayern Munich. His ability to play in various positions, his technical quality, and his leadership would fit perfectly in the blaugrana team.
However, signing Kimmich won't be easy. According to 'El Nacional.cat', Real Madrid is also very alert to his situation and could get ahead of Barça in the race for his signing. At the white club, they see him as a perfect option to strengthen their midfield, and if Barça doesn't move quickly, Kimmich could end up wearing white.