FC Barcelona is planning next season's squad, and some names are highlighted in red. Departures are needed so that the reinforcements desired by Hansi Flick can arrive, and it seems that the players to be let go are clear. On the table, one of the hottest names and the one receiving the most calls day after day is Pau Víctor, a forward who's only 23 years old.
During recent weeks, Betis has shown itself as one of the teams most interested in Pau Víctor. However, they're not alone in the race. Half the league is fighting for him, and the latest to join the "bidding," according to Sport, is their great rival: Sevilla.
Despite having played only 415 min. (379 min.) wearing Barça's jersey this season, Pau Víctor's performance hasn't gone unnoticed. Two goals and one assist from the striker who was the top scorer in Primera Federación last season. He can play in all forward positions, also attracting interest from others like Valencia, Girona, Villarreal, or Celta.
The idea is for him to leave and Pau Víctor is willing to do so. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that FC Barcelona's conditions are clear. They don't want a loan and are only considering a sale. The price is 5 million euros for 50% of his rights, also including a buy-back option so they can keep track of him in the future.
Betis: Better positioned for Pau Víctor
The urgency with Vitor Roque could prove key in Pau Víctor's departure. An agreement was reached with Betis, by which they gave up an additional 30% of Abde's rights and will bring in a culer professional next summer.
Betis's favorite candidate is Pau Víctor, although this is a matter that must be finalized in the coming weeks. Relations between both entities are very positive and they don't rule out continuing to do business together in the coming years.
Pau Víctor views a move to Betis favorably and negotiations aren't expected to be too complicated. Despite this agreement to facilitate Vitor Roque's departure, they won't be given priority for the Catalan. He'll be sold to the highest bidder.