Hansi Flick has already started setting priorities for his first year on Barça's bench. One of his major requests is a top-level winger. The goal is to find someone impactful who also accepts starting from the bench.
Deco, alert to the market, has activated the search for that ideal profile. Barça wants to make a quality leap in attack without disrupting the locker room balance. That's why not all names are suitable.
Barça Looks to the Market for the Solution
Nico Williams is one of the main candidates to strengthen the offensive front. His youth, speed, and adaptation to the system are very appealing. Rafael Leao is also liked, although his price complicates everything.
Jesús Rodríguez, a gem from Betis, has also caught attention with his dribbling. But there is one in particular who stands out above all others. He was the top priority to strengthen Barça's attack.
Vinícius Júnior and His Relationship with Arabia
For weeks, there was speculation about a possible radical change at Real Madrid. Vinícius Júnior was linked to Saudi Arabia, and his possible departure gained momentum. If he left, Barça could have taken advantage of a chain of favorable moves.
However, the Brazilian will stay at Bernabéu and won't move this summer. That has forced the Saudis to redirect their attention to another winger. This is where Flick's great desire comes into play.
Desired by Barça and Cristiano Ronaldo
Luis Díaz was Barça's preferred choice to strengthen their forward line. At Liverpool, he is showing a very high level, and his profile fit perfectly. But the emergence of Saudi soccer could change everything.
Al-Nassr, the team where Cristiano Ronaldo shines, has set their sights on Luis Díaz. They want to make him their major signing to accompany the Portuguese star. They have the money needed to convince the Colombian.
The Saudi Threat Is Lurking
The Saudis are determined to form a powerful block around Cristiano. Signing Luis Díaz is seen as a key step in that direction. His speed and ability to disrupt fit what Al-Nassr is looking for.
Barça can't match that offer economically. The sports management knows it, and although there is interest, it seems like an impossible operation. That forces Deco to shift focus and look for new alternatives.
Flick Will Have to Change Plans and Forget Luis Díaz
Hansi Flick wanted to count on Luis Díaz from the start of the season. But everything indicates that he will have to look for another profile to strengthen his attack. The emergence of Al-Nassr has been definitive.
Luis Díaz is set to become Cristiano Ronaldo's new teammate in Saudi Arabia. A duo that excites in Riyadh and disappoints in Barcelona. The market is not over yet, but Flick has already received his first setback.