Mohamed Salah will stay in the Premier League. After months of speculation, the Egyptian forward has signed his contract renewal with Liverpool until June 2027. This news has disrupted Barça's plans, as they had him on their list of targets for this summer.
The Catalan club, through Deco, had considered his addition if he became a free agent, seeing a unique opportunity to add talent, experience, and goals. But that path is completely closed. Salah has chosen to stay at Anfield, where he is having a shocking season: 32 goals and 22 assists in 54 matches.
At 36 years old at the end of this new contract, everything points to this being his last stage in England. While Liverpool celebrates, Barça has already activated an alternative that promises to revolutionize Flick's attack.
Barça Will Pay 60 Million for Their Star Signing
Joan Laporta doesn't want to waste time. Knowing that the transfer window will be key to consolidating the sports project, he has already given the green light to a million-euro operation. The president is willing to invest 60 million euros to bring in a standout winger.
The chosen one is an old acquaintance of the culé environment. A young, electric player with dribbling skills and an offensive DNA. He was close to arriving last summer, but now, with more maturity and experience, Barça has decided to go after him with more strength than ever.
Hansi Flick wants verticality, speed, and more ability to unbalance. In his notebook, this position is a priority, and the name he has underlined is unanimous among the coaching staff. The footballer fits perfectly into his scheme and would also perfectly complement Lamine Yamal.
With Raphinha on the way out and Ferran Torres without a guarantee of continuity, the arrival of a new winger is an urgent need. Additionally, the player in question has already shown in LaLiga that he can make a difference week after week.
A Profile That Fits in Every Way
Physically gifted, difficult to stop in one-on-one situations, and with tremendous progression. Additionally, he knows the Spanish soccer environment perfectly, which would facilitate his immediate adaptation. At Barça, they consider him a safe bet both at a sports and institutional level.
His style is ideal for a Camp Nou that has missed pure wingers. And if the operation is completed, he is expected to form a young, unstoppable, and future-oriented trident alongside Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski (or his possible replacement). Flick's idea is clear: speed and talent on both wings.
The main rival in the bidding is Bayern Munich, which has also shown very serious interest. According to German media, the Bavarians have already contacted his entourage to explore an offer. But Laporta wants to move quickly, secure the agreement, and avoid auctions.
The player, meanwhile, is open to joining Barça. He is attracted by the project, the play style, and the opportunity to be important from day one. Even so, the negotiation with his club won't be easy, as they don't plan to give him away, the clause is around 60 million, and that will be the starting point.
Yes, Barça's priority target after Salah's fall is Nico Williams. The Athletic Club winger is back at the forefront of the culé agenda. This season he has scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists in 40 matches, and although irregular at times, he remains one of the most unbalancing talents on the national scene.
At just 21 years old, he still has a very high ceiling and room for improvement. Laporta is willing to make a significant effort to close his signing this summer and prevent him from ending up wearing another jersey. Barça wants him now and wants him immediately.