FC Barcelona's planning for the next season has already started to take shape, and one of the main focuses is on the culé attack front. With a short squad in the offensive zone, the accumulated wear and tear on Lamine Yamal and Raphinha has shown the lack of high-level substitutes who can come in with significant guarantees. Even more so when the team needs it, and that's why Deco has already gotten to work to bring in a game-changing winger.
One of the players most excited to join the blaugrana project is Marcus Rashford. The English forward had already been linked to the club in the past, and his desire remains intact: to play at Camp Nou. After an inconsistent stint at Manchester United and a loan to Aston Villa, Rashford remains firm in his intention, but he is not the only one dreaming of that leap.
earns a place on the agenda
Despite the media noise around Rashford, the name that has gained the most strength in Barça's offices is Ademola Lookman, an experienced winger from Atalanta. At 27 years old, the Nigerian international has completed a remarkable season in Serie A, standing out for his speed, imbalance, and ability to decide important matches. Deco has studied him well for months and considers that his profile would fit perfectly as a game-changer or even as a starter in rotations.
Moreover, the operation seems viable from an economic standpoint. The Italian club is willing to negotiate a departure for around 30 million euros, and his camp has made it clear that Lookman would be delighted to join Barça. If they manage to free up salary mass with some strategic sale, his arrival would be more than possible, even under a loan with a purchase option.
Flick approves his signing
The German coach also has a say in this operation, and his approval is a key step. Flick is looking for a versatile player who knows how to adapt to different situations and contribute both in pressing and one-on-one situations. Lookman fits that profile, and he also comes without the media noise that usually accompanies figures like Rashford, whose salary is considerably higher.
Although both options remain on the table, at the moment the Atalanta forward seems to have the advantage. Rashford offers more name recognition, but also more risks both sportingly and economically. Barça, aware of its limitations, will take its time before making a decision, and it will do so based on how the market progresses.