With sports planning underway, FC Barcelona keeps its priority of adding a new winger who brings speed, dribbling, and goals. The sports management, led by Deco, considers it key to bring in a profile that complements Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the flanks. It's no wonder: Ansu Fati's departure and the lack of reliable replacements during the last season have made it clear that the team needs depth in that area.
Nico Williams's failed signing has complicated things in the short term. Although it seemed on track, the club couldn't complete the deal and is now exploring other options in the market. Hansi Flick is aware that, to compete for all the titles, he needs reliable attacking alternatives that can make a difference in tight matches.
He offers to play for Barça
In this context, an unexpected possibility has emerged: Kenan Yildiz. The young Turkish winger, currently at Juventus, has directly offered himself to Joan Laporta and Deco with the desire to wear the blaugrana jersey. At 20 years old, he comes from a season in which he has stood out for his technical quality, which has made him one of the great sensations of European soccer.
Yildiz dreams of sharing a locker room with Lamine Yamal and being part of the ambitious project led by Flick. Therefore, his camp has reportedly already sent the message to the Barça board that he's willing to force his departure from Juventus. All of this is to achieve his goal of playing at Camp Nou.
Interestingly, Juventus has also shown interest in Ronald Araújo, a Barça pillar who could leave if a convincing offer arrives. This opens the door for both operations to be connected. In Turin, they don't hide their admiration for the Uruguayan center-back, and a possible swap with Yildiz could facilitate negotiations for both parties.
Attractive move, but not a priority
Deco values the Turkish international positively and doesn't rule out the deal, although Barça are cautious. The financial situation forces them to prioritize other positions, such as right-back, and the transfer fee wouldn't be low. However, if Juventus keeps its interest in Araújo, a swap deal with financial compensation that benefits both clubs could be explored.
For now, Yildiz will have to wait for the market to define new opportunities. Meanwhile, other European teams have already shown interest in the talented winger, although his stated desire remains to land in Barcelona and play alongside Lamine Yamal.