Barça Is Already Planning the Next Transfer Market and Deco Leads the Operations with Two Clear Objectives in Mind. The first is to strengthen the squad with a standout winger who provides imbalance, speed and goals. Barça wants a player capable of making a difference in one-on-one situations to improve the team's current rotation and it seems that the favorite is Luis Díaz.
The Second Objective Is to Lighten the Squad by Selling Players Who Aren't Being Considered by Hansi Flick. Deco knows that in order to sign the desired winger and make other possible additions it will be necessary to free up salary mass. Therefore, they are already analyzing the departures that will allow the club to maneuver in the market without breaching the financial limits imposed by La Liga.
Two Sales Marked in Red
Within the list of departures there are two names marked in red by the sports management: Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati. Both players aren't having prominence with Hansi Flick and Barça considers that it is time to seek an exit for them to free up space.
Christensen Hasn't Played Since His Injury and seems not to be counted on. Ansu Fati, meanwhile, still hasn't found his best version and isn't even included in drafts. Injuries and lack of continuity have hampered his progress and Barça believes that a sale could be the best for both the player and the club.
Barça Doesn't Rule Out the Departure of an Important Player
Another name that continues to generate debate in the offices is Ronald Araújo. Although the Uruguayan center-back has renewed his contract, he included a release clause of 65 million euros valid for this summer. This has caused several major European clubs to be alert to his situation.
Juventus remains interested and could try again to sign him in the next market but Arsenal has also joined the race. The London team seeks to strengthen its defense with a reliable center-back and Araújo fits perfectly into the profile they are looking for. Although Barça values the defensive strength and leadership of the Uruguayan they don't rule out his departure if an offer covering his clause arrives.
Liverpool Joins the Race with a Condition
According to 'El Nacional.cat' Liverpool has also strongly joined the race for Ronald Araújo. The Anfield team is closely monitoring the contractual situation of Virgil van Dijk whose contract ends soon and hasn't renewed yet. If the Dutch center-back decides to leave Liverpool this summer the English club will seek a top-level replacement and Araújo is the favorite.
Liverpool's interest could further intensify the race for the Uruguayan defender increasing the chances that Barça receives an offer exceeding the 65 million clause. With several clubs willing to undertake his signing Araújo's future at Barça is in doubt and his departure could be key to financing the reinforcements that Deco wants.