Barcelona keeps working quietly but steadily. Hansi Flick, who just arrived on the bench, has made it clear that he wants to strengthen the attack. Especially the left wing, where the team needs more dribbling, speed, and the ability to unbalance the opposition.
The problem is that the market is expensive, very expensive. Names like Nico Williams, Luis Díaz, or Rashford are on the table, but they also exceed €50 or €60 million. In the club's current financial situation, that kind of investment forces them to juggle resources.
The board knows it. Deco, in charge of the sporting direction, is looking for alternatives. More affordable solutions that can offer immediate performance and, above all, potential for growth.
Marcus Rashford, a complicated option
One of the names that has been mentioned most in recent weeks is Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United footballer isn't going through his best moment, but he has a name, experience, and the ability to reinvent himself.
At 27, his contract situation could make an exit easier, but the problem is the same as always: money. Between the transfer fee and salary, the operation would cost millions. That's not counting the risk of bringing in a footballer who's out of form.
That's why, although they like him, he's not a priority. The same goes for Luis Díaz. The Colombian is pure talent, but he's 28 and Liverpool won't let him leave easily.
Flick wants wingers with spark, who are direct, but also moldable. Footballers who are hungry and have the ability to grow.
An unexpected alternative... but exciting
This is where a name that's being mentioned more and more in Camp Nou offices appears. He's not as high-profile as the previous ones. He doesn't appear on every front page, but the club likes him.
It's Antonio Nusa, a Norwegian who's only 20. A fast, bold winger with great ability to break down defenses. He's currently playing for RB Leipzig, where he's already started to show flashes of his quality.
He arrived in Germany after shining at Club Brugge, and although he hasn't fully broken out, he has shown that he has something special. This year, he has scored 5 goals and provided 8 assists in over 2,600 min. (2,400 min.). Interesting numbers for his age.
Leipzig is asking for €50 million. But his market value is €30 million. Barça hopes they can negotiate the price down, especially if the end of the market approaches and no more offers appear.
A bet for the future with Flick's approval
The best part is that Flick has already given his approval. He sees in Nusa an ideal profile: young, explosive, and with room for improvement. He doesn't need to arrive and be an undisputed starter, but he does need to contribute from day one and grow within the system.
In addition, his salary would be much lower than that of other established wingers. That fits with Barça's current transfer policy: young talent, affordable cost, and potential for revaluation.