Barça already have Joan García signed, who will become the first signing of the culé season. Barça's sporting management have decided to pay the €25 million ($25 million) release clause next week, thus making a firm statement in a key position.
The decision to go for Joan García is due both to the goalkeeper's potential and the need to secure the future of the blaugrana goal. His performance at Espanyol has convinced everyone at Can Barça, and he is expected to arrive to compete for the starting spot from day one.
Luis Díaz, the priority target for the attack
After closing the goalkeeper chapter, Barça's attention will immediately focus on strengthening the attacking front. Specifically, Deco and his team have Luis Díaz at the top of their list. The Colombian winger from Liverpool is the absolute favorite to occupy the left side of the blaugrana attack, an area seeking more imbalance and depth.
The sporting management value his fit in the team's style and his ability to break down tight defenses, something essential in La Liga. Negotiations will be complex, but Barça are willing to make a financial effort for a player they consider to be a difference-maker.
New faces in Hansi Flick's preseason
Hansi Flick's second season in charge of Barça will begin with new developments. Four young players from the club will join preseason training, two of whom stand out in particular: Toni Fernández and Jofre Torrents. Both have been closely monitored by the coaching staff and will have the opportunity to show their worth from day one.
Jofre's case is particularly noteworthy, as he could get minutes as a left back, a position where direct competition for Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde is being sought. With his physical presence and ability to join the attack, Torrents presents himself as an interesting option for Flick's system, which values fullbacks with range.
Juan Hernández and Pedro Fernández will be backed
In addition to the two most prominent names, Hansi Flick will also count, albeit more cautiously, on Juan Hernández and Pedro Fernández. These two midfielders from the reserve team have shown steady progress and are part of Barça's future project. The idea is for them to gradually join first-team training and get minutes in friendly matches.
Their integration is in line with the club's philosophy of giving space to homegrown talent, a policy that has paid off in recent years. Flick firmly believes in the potential of both, although he acknowledges that their process will be more gradual.