One of the Great Successes of Joan Laporta's Second Term Has Been, Without a Doubt, the Appointment of Hansi Flick as Coach. The German coach has transformed the team's dynamics, providing it with identity, intensity, and a competitive mentality that had been lost in recent years. Flick's Barça competes in every match as if it were a final, and the results have not been long in coming.
At this point in the season, the blaugrana club keeps its chances alive of achieving a historic treble. It has already won the Copa del Rey and is in the fight for La Liga and the Champions League. Flick's influence is visible in all aspects of the team, and Barça has regained its status as a giant in Europe.
Laporta Wants to Put Barça Back in the Market
However, despite the team's good moment, the sports management is not satisfied. Joan Laporta wants to take advantage of the positive momentum and make a statement in the upcoming transfer market. The goal is not only to improve the squad but also to send a clear message that Barça is back to stay in the elite.
The priority is to bring in a great star. Although the team has found solutions for the '9' like Ferran and still counts on Lewandowski, the club believes that a game-changing figure who can make a difference at the European level is missing. Signing a great forward would be the icing on the cake for the sports project led by Flick.
Barça Remains Attentive to a Star Forward: He Scored 4 Goals This Weekend
In this regard, one of the names that continues to resonate strongly in the offices is Viktor Gyokeres. According to the 'Madrid-Barcelona' portal, the Swede is one of Barça's priority targets to strengthen its attack.
Last weekend, Gyokeres once again showed why he is one of the most sought-after forwards at the moment, scoring no less than four goals against Boavista in the league. In fact, his performance at Sporting de Portugal and in Europe has been simply spectacular, establishing himself as a goal-scoring machine.
His Value Is Around 90 Million
However, acquiring Gyokeres's services won't be easy. His price is around 90M, a high figure that only a few clubs can afford. Barça knows that to tackle this operation, it will need to free up salary space and possibly make some significant sales.
But his numbers are undeniable: he has already scored 52 goals across all competitions this season. A figure that has sparked the interest of half of Europe, with clubs from the Premier League, Serie A, and Bundesliga keeping an eye on his situation. Barça, if it wants to sign him, will need to move quickly and decisively.