Barça is preparing for a busy transfer market next summer. In the quest to return the club to the elite of football, Joan Laporta is convinced of bringing in a world-class name that excites. Thus, the candidate that the manager likes the most is Rafa Leão.
His addition to Barça wouldn't only strengthen the offensive area alongside Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski, but it would also make a splash in the transfer market. Laporta's priority is for Barça to regain an important position in the market, but to do so, he will have to balance the salary cap.
Players will leave to comply with the 1:1 rule
However, to make these important signings, like Rafa Leão's, Barcelona will have to sell several players to free up space in the salary cap. Since the arrival of the 1:1 rule, which requires the club to generate income for each signing made, Barça will have to offload some players from the squad.
This rule means that the club must sell before making additions, which places players like Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati on the exit list. Therefore, Barça will put them back on the market in the summer.
The "overbooking" forces an exit
In this context, the midfield presents a clear "overbooking" at Barça. With players like Pedri, Gavi, De Jong, Fermín, Casadó, Olmo, and Pablo Torre, Barça has seven players for three positions. This excess of midfielders could facilitate making a sale in this area of the field, as not all can have the minutes they desire.
Marcelino is very interested in a Barça player
Among the midfielders who could leave, the one most likely to do so is Pablo Torre. The young 20-year-old talent has had few opportunities at Barça and, despite his undeniable quality, has not managed to secure a permanent spot in the line-up. Therefore, despite wanting to stay, the club might opt to loan or even sell him to free up space in the squad.
According to 'El Nacional.cat', one of the clubs interested in acquiring Pablo Torre's services is Marcelino's Villarreal. The coach of the Yellow Submarine has shown interest in the midfielder, seeing him as a valuable option to strengthen his midfield next summer market.