Barcelona Accelerates Its Strategy in the Transfer Market
FC Barcelona are in an active phase of transfer activity, with a clear focus on strengthening their squad. The focus is on Federico Chiesa, an Italian winger who could transform the Catalan side’s game.
Challenges in the negotiation with Juventus
Juventus has proposed an interesting solution: incorporate a Barça player to facilitate the transfer of Chiesa. This strategy could allow Barcelona to acquire the talented Italian without an excessive financial outlay.
Release of Financial Resources
With the imminent departure of Vitor Roque and Ilkay Gündogan, FC Barcelona will see a significant relief in their wage burden. This opens the door to new signings, with Chiesa as a priority target.
The Economic Question: A Dilemma for Barça
Despite Barcelona’s interest, Juventus are demanding 15 million euros for Chiesa, with the player seeking to maintain his current salary of 6 million a year. The Spanish club’s management is trying hard to negotiate a deal that does not compromise its already fragile financial situation.
Negotiation Strategy
According to journalist Mirko Di Natale, Barça have submitted an offer of 10 million euros, hoping that Chiesa will convince his current club to accept. However, Juventus are not willing to lose money on this transaction.
Player Exchanges: A Viable Solution?
In order to meet Juventus’ demands, Barça have considered including several defenders in the deal. Names such as Andreas Christensen, Inigo Martinez and Clement Lenglet have been mentioned as possible candidates.
Divergent Interests
However, the situation is complicated: both Christensen and Martinez are not interested in leaving Camp Nou, and Lenglet would only accept a transfer to Atlético de Madrid. This creates a complicated scenario for Barcelona.
Ansu Fati: A Piece in the Puzzle
Another possibility being considered is Ansu Fati, a young talent who could be attractive to Juventus. However, neither Juve manager Thiago Motta is showing interest in a striker, nor is Fati willing to make the switch to Serie A.
The Urgency of Juventus and the Future of Chiesa
With just one year left on his contract, Juventus’ urgency to sell Chiesa is intensifying. If they fail to reach an agreement in this market, the Italian club could lose the opportunity to capitalise on his transfer, as Chiesa would be free to negotiate from January.
In the midst of this scenario, FC Barcelona faces a critical dilemma: finding a solution that satisfies all parties. The current situation not only puts Chiesa’s arrival at stake, but also the future of the Barça squad.