Barça's sports management keeps preparing for a transfer market that promises to be as hectic as it is limited. With financial restrictions still present and planning marked by potential key sales, the blaugrana club moves cautiously in the search for new talents on the continent. Hansi Flick's arrival has reactivated the folder of defensive reinforcements, given the possibility of losing figures like Ronald Araújo or Clément Lenglet.
In that scenario, in the offices of the Catalan club they have set their sights on the most promising center-backs in the world. At Barça, they are determined to find an ideal profile: young, with projection and experience in a demanding league. Under these considerations, Deco and company have found the ideal candidate, although the operation has drastically cooled in recent hours and Real Madrid has made an appearance.
he goes to the classic rival
According to the latest information circulating in the blaugrana environment, the player Deco wants is Dean Huijsen, as at 20 years old he fits perfectly with what the sports management is looking for. However, everything indicates that the young center-back has decided to prioritize another path, and that is to play for Real Madrid. The defender has rejected the possibility of signing for Barça and has communicated to his entourage that his desire is to be part of the new sports project of the white club.
The possible arrival of Xabi Alonso to the merengue bench has been decisive in this choice, as the Spanish coach is one of the great promoters of his signing. Additionally, Huijsen has confessed on several occasions that his idol is Sergio Ramos. The possibility of wearing the same jersey and following in the footsteps of the former Madrid captain represents a personal dream that the young center-back is not willing to pass up.
an impossible figure
Bournemouth, aware of their player's value, has priced his departure at about 50 million euros. It is a high amount, but manageable for clubs like Real Madrid or Liverpool. In contrast, for Barça it is practically unattainable at this moment, especially if they fail to close important sales in defense.
Deco had marked him as a strategic mid-term bet, thinking of a possible reconstruction of the defense. However, between the lack of liquidity and the player's clear preference for the eternal rival, the signing has been completely ruled out. Barça will have to look for other alternatives in the market to strengthen their defensive line.