FC Barcelona is preparing a game-changing move in the transfer market, with the intention to boost the attack and surround Lamine Yamal with a lot of talent. The sports management led by Deco already has its sights set on a player who promises to be one of the names of the summer. He is one of the emerging gems of the Bundesliga and one of the great revelations of European soccer this season.
This footballer has shown he has all the conditions to succeed in a giant like Barça, physicality, technique, vision, and, above all, goal-scoring ability. The blaugrana entity knows it needs to strengthen the offensive front and that it is not enough to rely solely on the talent of young Lamine. Therefore, in the planning of the new sports project, Deco has prioritized the arrival of an striker who combines youth, projection, and immediate performance.
From Germany, great names have arrived in recent years, Robert Lewandowski is one of them, also Dani Olmo. Precisely, the possible new signing for the culé is a close friend of the Spanish international, as they both share a locker room at RB Leipzig. The German club has been an inexhaustible source of talent, and now another of its players could land at Camp Nou.
Lamine, the golden assistant
The name in question is Benjamin Šeško, a 20-year-old Slovenian forward who is making waves in the Bundesliga. His numbers with Leipzig and his overall performance have not gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Europe. Standing 6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 meters) tall, with physical power, finishing ability, and a remarkable capacity to associate, Sesko has caught Barça's attention as the ideal partner for Lamine Yamal.
From the Catalan club, they believe the connection between the two could be lethal. Lamine, with his dribbling, vision, and ability to attract opponents, could create spaces that Sesko would know how to exploit perfectly. Moreover, his understanding with Dani Olmo would be an extra point in favor, considering that Hansi Flick bets on players who already know and understand each other on the field.
80 million euros
However, it will not be an easy operation, as RB Leipzig has already valued the player at a figure close to 80 million euros. Although some sources claim that his clause could rise in the coming weeks, Deco is aware of this, and that is why he has moved quickly. The priority is to close the signing before other big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, or Manchester United, who have inquired about the Slovenian, enter the bidding.
Joan Laporta wants to make a statement and show that Barça still has power in the market. With the financial situation still conditioned by LaLiga's Fair Play, this signing would only be possible if an important sale is made. Nonetheless, the president is convinced that it is worth making the effort if it means building a dream forward line.
The arrival of Benjamin Sesko would not only serve to strengthen the attack but also to send a clear message to the soccer world: Barça wants to return to the top. To achieve this, it needs to surround its new gem, Lamine Yamal, with partners for the present and the future. Sesko fits perfectly into that profile.