Barcelona faces significant challenges in the upcoming summer transfer window, as reducing the wage bill and adhering to La Liga’s 1:1 rule are essential steps to facilitate new signings. Consequently, several Barcelona players may be considered surplus to requirements and could be offloaded during this transfer window.
In a recent report, SPORT has outlined Barcelona’s transfer priorities, highlighting five players who may be sold to generate approximately €200 million in revenue. This strategic approach aims to streamline the squad and bolster the club’s financial position ahead of the upcoming transfer activities.
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Barcelona faces significant challenges in the upcoming summer transfer window, as reducing the wage bill and adhering to La Liga’s 1:1 rule are essential steps to facilitate new signings. Consequently, several Barcelona players may be considered surplus to requirements and could be offloaded during this transfer window.
In a recent report, SPORT has outlined Barcelona’s transfer priorities, highlighting five players who may be sold to generate approximately €200 million in revenue. This strategic approach aims to streamline the squad and bolster the club’s financial position ahead of the upcoming transfer activities.
Clement Lenglet
In the build-up to the January transfer window, considerable attention was drawn to the potential termination of Clement Lenglet’s loan agreement with Aston Villa by Barcelona, primarily due to the defender’s limited playing time. However, subsequent developments have seen a reversal in the Frenchman’s circumstances, with Aston Villa now contemplating the prospect of securing his services on a permanent basis from Barcelona during the upcoming summer transfer window.
At 28 years of age, Lenglet’s prospects at Barcelona appear bleak, given his history and the surplus of defensive options within the squad. Consequently, it is evident that the Catalan club will be motivated to offload him during the forthcoming summer transfer period.
Eric Garcia
Like Clement Lenglet, Eric Garcia has demonstrated considerable success while on loan. The central defender has established himself as a key player for Girona, particularly standing out for his excellent ball-playing skills.
Remarkably, Garcia has accumulated close to 2000 minutes of playing time for Girona across 24 matches.
Given his significant role under coach Michel, it appears highly probable that Girona will pursue a permanent acquisition of Garcia.
Furthermore, Barcelona is unlikely to oppose such a move, as it would provide them with a welcome injection of funds to address their financial concerns.
Andreas Christensen or Jules Kounde
As highlighted, FC Barcelona currently boasts a surplus of defenders. The emergence of Pau Cubarsi and Mika Faye has intensified competition within the team’s defensive ranks.
With the club positioned to make adjustments in their defensive lineup, it’s possible that either Jules Kounde or Andreas Christensen will be affected.
The fact that both players have been deployed out of their preferred positions due to the availability of options at center-back underscores their diminishing roles within the squad.
Christensen’s rising market value renders him a valuable asset, yet his susceptibility to injuries suggests that Barcelona may be able to cope with his potential departure.
Conversely, Kounde has garnered interest from several Premier League clubs, notably Chelsea and Manchester United, who may be willing to pay a substantial fee to acquire the €60 million-rated defender (as per Transfermarkt) in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Raphinha
Recently, Al-Hilal, a football club from Saudi Arabia, has reportedly made a significant offer of €100 million for Raphinha, a Brazilian winger.
In essence, Raphinha has garnered interest from various clubs in both Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Given Barcelona’s current financial challenges, the substantial offer for Raphinha could be particularly tempting for the Catalan giants, despite his value as a creative asset.