The imminent challenge of the transfer market
With only two weeks and one day to close the transfer market, FC Barcelona is in an urgent situation. Joan Laporta, president of the club, is leading the negotiations to strengthen the team led by Hansi Flick, aware that every day counts.
Priorities in the market: the extreme left
Barça’s most immediate need is to add a left winger. After the practical impossibility of getting Nico Williams, the club has begun to consider other options. Several names are on the table, but one stands out above the rest.
Luis Díaz: the goal of the sports director
Luis Díaz, current Liverpool player, has become the favorite of Deco, the sporting director of Barça. Deco is convinced that the Colombian would bring added value to the team, significantly improving the attack with his speed and ability to overflow, elements that would fit perfectly with the style of play that Hansi Flick wants to implement.
The obstacles of negotiation
However, the road to Díaz’s arrival will not be easy. Liverpool have set a high price, which oscillates between 60 and 70 million euros, an amount that Barça is looking to reduce through alternative negotiation strategies.
Exchange as a solution
Laporta has suggested that an exchange could be a viable solution. The idea would be to include Frenkie De Jong in the operation, knowing that Liverpool are in search of a quality midfielder after failing to sign Zubimendi.
The future of De Jong and Díaz
Laporta believes that the exchange would be beneficial for both parties, allowing Barça to get rid of one of the highest signings in the squad while strengthening their attacking line. If this transaction materializes, the club could allocate the saved funds to incorporate a defensive midfielder, as Flick wishes.
Despite the complexity of the operation, there is a consensus within the club about the value that Luis Díaz would bring to the team, as well as widespread support for De Jong’s departure. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will accept the trade and whether De Jong will be willing to make the jump to Anfield this summer.