Joan Laporta is excited about Hansi Flick's work, who has led the team to an impressive domestic treble. This success has brought back hope to the blaugrana environment and has convinced Laporta that it's the ideal time to make a statement in the market.
Thus, the blaugrana President wants to round off this winning project with a star signing that will strengthen the team's competitive potential and, at the same time, send a clear message. The intention is to establish this Barça as one of the benchmarks in world soccer.
A signing that symbolizes economic recovery
In this regard, the priority is to strengthen the forward line. The idea is to bring in a world-class winger. Flick, who has already approved this move, wants more attacking options to keep the competitive level throughout the season.
Moreover, this move carries strong symbolism. Laporta wants this signing to show that the club is coming out of the tunnel they've been in over the past few years. Signing a star would be a clear sign of economic recovery, as well as a marketing tool to reposition the club as an attractive destination for the world's top players.
Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford, the two main favorites
It's clear that Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford are at the top of the list. The Colombian, currently at Liverpool, is one of the most appealing options. The cost, however, won't be low since it's estimated that his signing would be around €80 million (80 million euros).
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is also highly regarded. The Englishman, who has just returned after a loan spell at Aston Villa, has a slightly different but equally interesting profile and his starting price would be around €40 million (40 million euros). Moreover, his versatility in attack makes him a valuable player for a coach like Flick.
Nico Williams, ruled out
At the same time, one of the most striking pieces of news is the exclusion of Nico Williams. The Athletic Club winger had been on Barça's watch list for months. However, the latest reports indicate that the club has decided not to move forward with him.
