Barça is already working intensively on planning for the next summer market, and the priorities are clear. The club wants to strengthen with two signings: a forward and a right-back to relieve Jules Koundé. The Frenchman is the player with the most minutes in the entire squad this season, and although he has performed at a very high level, the club believes he needs a replacement.
The sports management believes that the right-back position has room for improvement. For the next season, the firm idea is to incorporate a player who can compete for the position, provide rotation, and keep the defensive solidity that Hansi Flick demands.
The goalkeeping position, a topic of discussion at Barça
But Barça's moves might not stop here. In the goalkeeping position, there could also be changes, as Iñaki Peña will leave the club with complete certainty this summer. His departure is decided and will be made official as soon as the season ends.
Additionally, in recent weeks, unexpected information has begun to circulate, raising alarms. According to 'E-Notícies', within Barça, there are doubts about Marc-André ter Stegen's continuity. The German, one of the team's pillars, has been out for a good part of the current season due to a long-term injury, and there are doubts about his physical condition.
The surprise Deco is considering
Deco, according to the cited sources, is seriously considering a possible sale of Ter Stegen if a good offer comes from Arabia. It would be a difficult and delicate decision, as the goalkeeper has been key for the team and a locker room leader.
However, the club doesn't want to take risks with a player who, despite his quality, might not return to his previous level due to his physical problems. The commitment to rejuvenate the squad also includes the goalkeeping position.
Barça's goalkeeping target
In this regard, Barça already has Joan García from Espanyol as a candidate. The young goalkeeper is having a sensational season and is clearly one of the most promising talents in Spanish soccer. He is only 23 years old, has great potential, and a release clause of 30 million, an affordable figure for a club looking to secure its goalkeeping position for many years.
The operation wouldn't be simple, as Espanyol doesn't want to lose its best player, but at Barça, they believe he is the ideal profile for the culé goalkeeping position. If Ter Stegen's departure is finally confirmed, Joan García could become one of the blaugrana summer signings.