Barça Managed to Return to the 1:1 Rule in the Winter Market. However, the club is not sure if they will be able to maintain it in the summer, as La Liga is still evaluating some operations, such as the sale of the VIP boxes at Camp Nou. For this reason, the management is aware that they must generate additional income to ensure room for maneuver in the transfer market.
In this regard, Deco is already working on possible sales that will allow them to balance the accounts and facilitate the arrival of new players. Barça is clear that without significant departures, it will be difficult to make major signings, and that is why they are exploring different formulas to balance the numbers.
Laporta Wants to Sign in the Summer
Joan Laporta is ambitious and doesn't want another summer marked by restrictions. After years of economic limitations and signings conditioned by the rules of financial Fair Play, the Barça president wants to make a statement. His goal is to strengthen the squad with at least one major addition that excites the fans and reinforces Hansi Flick's project.
To achieve this, Laporta has worked on improving the club's financial situation. Not only has he managed to return to the 1:1 rule, but he also closed a historic contract with Nike, which will ensure long-term income. Now, the next step is to complete this process with a top-level signing that marks the beginning of a new era at Barça.
Alexander Isak Seems to Be the Great Hope
One of the names that most excites Laporta is Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward from Newcastle is a profile that fits perfectly at Barça: young and established at the same time, with mobility, goals, and experience at the elite level. However, his signing won't be easy, as the English have valued him at over 100M euros, a figure that poses a challenge for Barça's economy.
Faced with this difficulty, the club is also considering other options. Viktor Gyökeres, a forward from Sporting de Portugal, is another interesting alternative, while for strengthening the wings, the names that are most mentioned are Rafael Leão and Luis Díaz. All of them are top-level players, but Barça will need to generate income if they want to compete for any of them in the market.
Barça Is Watching a 30 Million Lever
In the midst of this situation, Barça could receive an unexpected financial injection thanks to the sale of Francisco Trincão. According to English media, Manchester United is interested in signing the Portuguese for about 60M euros this summer.
If this operation is completed, Barça would benefit directly, as they still hold 50% of a future sale of the player. This would mean that the Barça club would receive 30M, which would provide financial relief and help facilitate the arrival of a major reinforcement.