FC Barcelona is in the midst of searching for a winger to strengthen its attack. After Nico Williams's rejection, the blaugrana board hasn't stopped. Now, it seems that another player has slipped away from them.
The competition is fierce and the summer transfer market is heating up. The Catalan club wants to shore up its ranks, but the options are narrowing. Nico Williams said "no," and another target is about to be confirmed by a rival.
Juventus accelerates in the transfer market
While Barça is searching, Juventus has taken the lead. The Italian team is determined to strengthen its attack for next season.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, a leading Italian journalist, Juventus is very close to signing Jadon Sancho. Last night, there were positive talks between Juventus, the player's agent, and Manchester United.
The signing is shaping up to be a reality, with a deal already in progress. Juventus will pay around €15 million, plus add-ons, to bring in the English winger.
Details of the deal with Sancho
The contract awaiting Sancho in Turin is ready to be signed. Reports indicate a salary close to €6 million per season, with a deal running until 2030.
This deal is important for Juventus, which is seeking a statement move after a complicated market. In addition, the club has also shown interest in another Manchester United player: Marcus Rashford.
Rashford, who was on loan at Aston Villa last season, could be another key piece for Juventus's attack.
Hansi Flick asks Deco for explanations
Amid these moves, Hansi Flick, Barça's coach, has asked Deco, the head of sporting management, for explanations.
The reason is clear: Juventus has managed to secure a key signing by paying €15 million, a figure that surprised and raised doubts within the blaugrana environment. Flick wants to understand what happened, why they couldn't compete better, and how to prevent this from happening again.
What does this mean for Barça?
Barça finds itself at a crossroads. Losing important players or missing out on opportunities affects the future project.
Now the pressure is on the sporting management to speed up negotiations and not fall behind in the race to strengthen the attack. It's clear that the market is complicated and that every move can make a difference.