Barça has in mind to carry out a very ambitious transfer market this summer. With the economic stability the club has gained with Nike and the 1:1, the board wants to strengthen several key positions. Joan Laporta and Deco are working on the squad planning, aware that an effort will be necessary both in arrivals and departures.
Meanwhile, Milan is also preparing for an active market, intending to strengthen its squad to remain a competitive team in Serie A and in Europe. In this sense, the objectives of both clubs could intersect...
Barça Has a Clear Target in Milan
One of Barça's main objectives for this summer is to strengthen the left wing with a world-class winger. Besides Nico Williams, Rafael Leão is the other great option. The Portuguese player is one of the most unbalancing players in Serie A and would fit perfectly into Flick's scheme, which seeks explosive players.
Jorge Mendes Will Have a Lot of Influence
A factor that could play in Barça's favor in this operation is the figure of Jorge Mendes, Leão's agent with a great relationship with Joan Laporta. The relationship between the Portuguese representative and Barça's president is excellent, which could facilitate negotiations. Mendes has already played an important role in other club movements, and in this case, he will try to do everything possible to bring positions closer between Milan and Barça.
The biggest obstacle in the operation is Leão's price. Milan doesn't want to part with its star easily and values his departure at around 100 million. However, Mendes will try to negotiate to lower that figure and make the Portuguese's arrival in Barcelona more viable.
Milan Wants a Barça Player
While Barça seeks to take Leão, Milan has a Barça player on its radar. According to 'El Nacional.cat', the Italian club is very interested in Ferran Torres. The Spanish winger has regained his best form this season and has become an important player for the team.
Milan would be willing to put 25 million on the table to acquire Ferran, but Barça considers his value to be higher. From the Barça board, they demand a minimum of 30 million, especially considering his numbers this season: 10 goals and 3 assists in just 938 minutes. The final decision will depend on how the market evolves and whether Barça needs to cash in to tackle other operations like Leão or Nico Williams.