FC Barcelona continues shaping its sports planning and carefully analyzing the opportunities in the transfer market. With an eye on strengthening certain key positions, the sports management is closely monitoring some strategic moves in Europe that could directly influence their planning for the next season.
At Camp Nou, there is a conviction that bringing in a new forward is a necessity to provide more rest and support to Robert Lewandowski. Who remains the team's offensive reference.
However, the current financial situation forces Laporta and his team to postpone any large-scale operation until next summer. Since the economic competition with other clubs makes it impossible to undertake a major investment in this winter market.
Milan Takes the Lead and Gets Ahead of Barça
One of the names that has caused the most interest in the blaugrana sports management is the star forward, who has dazzled in the Eredivisie with his performances. His goal-scoring impact has caught the attention of several European giants, and AC Milan has positioned itself as the main candidate to secure his services in the coming days.
The Rossoneri have taken the lead in negotiations and have accelerated the procedures to make room in their squad. In this regard, Milan is already finalizing the departure of Álvaro Morata, who could join Galatasaray in the coming hours. If this operation is completed, the Italian club will have a clear path to finalize the signing of the Mexican forward.
Barça Keeps Hope of Signing Him in Summer
Meanwhile, the Barça board is confident that Milan won't manage to finalize the transfer in this window. Which would allow them to enter the bidding next summer when they have more financial leeway.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, has no intention of parting with its star easily and will try to retain him until the end of the season. Despite the Italians showing great interest and making significant progress in the negotiation. The Dutch team knows it could get a better offer in a few months if more clubs enter the race for his signing.
Barça, which can't compete financially at this moment, will play its last card by relying on the footballer's desire to wear the blaugrana jersey.
A Confirmed Sale to Bring the Player
One of the factors keeping Barcelona in the race for this signing is the forward's affinity with the Catalan club. In several interviews, he has expressed his admiration for the blaugrana entity, which could be decisive when making a decision.
While everything points to his arrival at Camp Nou being delayed, in Barcelona they do not rule out the possibility of reactivating negotiations once the market opens. In fact, the possible sale of Frenkie de Jong or some other major operation could generate the necessary financial leeway.
The Forward Flick Wanted
The protagonist of this story is none other than Santiago Giménez, the 23-year-old Mexican striker who has established himself as one of the most outstanding goal scorers in Europe. His ability to play in different attacking positions, his goal-scoring instinct, and his exponential growth make him an ideal candidate to strengthen Barça's forward line.
Although Flick dreamed of adding him to his squad immediately, the club's reality forces them to wait. Meanwhile, Gavi and other players celebrate the operation, as prioritizing other signings over strengthening the forward line could better balance the squad.
The winter market continues its course, and at Camp Nou, they remain hopeful that Santiago Giménez's signing will only be delayed and not vanish completely.