Hans-Dieter Flick is looking for a top defensive pivot
Hans-Dieter Flick, the coach of FC Barcelona, is not satisfied with the arrival of a first-class defensive pivot. According to sources close to the club, Flick is also demanding the addition of a new interior to strengthen the midfield. This decision is due to the fact that Pablo Paéz ‘Gavi’ is still in the process of recovering from a serious knee injury he suffered last November. Gavi is unlikely to be ready for pre-season and could miss the first few months of competition.
Physical problems and uncertainty in the Barça midfield
Barça is also worried about Pedri González’s constant physical problems and the uncertainty about Frenkie de Jong’s continuity. There are rumors that Joan Laporta and Deco are considering the possibility of selling De Jong. In addition, Fermín López, who will join the discipline of the club late after participating in the Olympic Games, will not be available in the first days of La Liga EA Sports. That leaves Ilkay Gündogan as the only midfield player who will be 100% for the opening games of the season.
Javi Guerra, an option for Barça’s midfield
Hans-Dieter Flick is considering the possibility of signing Javi Guerra to strengthen Barça’s midfield. Guerra is a promising midfielder who stood out last season and attracted the attention of several European clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Although he lost prominence in recent months, Flick believes that Guerra has great potential and would be an interesting addition for Barça.
The War Termination Clause
Javi Guerra’s termination clause with Valencia is set at 40 million euros. However, Barça hopes to be able to negotiate a price lower than this figure. Hans-Dieter Flick has recommended Joan Laporta and Deco to try to sign Guerra and is confident of reaching an agreement for less than 20 million euros, with the possibility of including some player as part of the operation.
