Joan Laporta doesn't want to waste time this summer. He knows the opportunity is unique to make a statement and rebuild a competitive, fast, and lethal Barça on the wings.
To do so, he needs immediate income and room in the wage bill. That's why he has decided to launch an operation that could be historic: sell Raphinha for €100 million and open the door wide to Nico Williams and Marcus Rashford.
Raphinha already knows he's for sale if interesting offers arrive
The plan is already underway. The blaugrana president has already informed the Brazilian's camp that he's for sale. They will consider offers exceeding €100 million.
Saudi Arabia has once again shown interest in him, while clubs like Chelsea or Tottenham are still following his progress. The player doesn't want to leave, but Laporta needs to execute a major sale to close his star signings.
The priority is Nico Williams. His arrival is very advanced, thanks to pressure from Lamine Yamal, who's already looking for a house for him in Sant Just Desvern.
The Athletic winger wants to wear the blaugrana jersey and the club will do everything possible to register him as soon as possible. However, he won't be the only one.
Nico Williams and Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been offered to Barça and Deco is already working on his signing if the necessary space in attack is freed up. The Englishman, under contract until 2028 with Manchester United, is willing to seek a change of scenery after an inconsistent season.
Barça values him as an ideal profile: direct, physical, and experienced at the top level. If Raphinha leaves, Rashford would arrive with a lower salary and on loan with a purchase option.
Laporta, who has promised Hansi Flick a competitive team, believes the Nico-Rashford combination could define an era. Due to their age, speed, and dribbling, both fit the style the new coach wants to implement. In addition, their arrival would allow the wage bill to be reduced without losing quality in attack.
Sell for 100 and buy for 70
Meanwhile, Raphinha already knows he's not untouchable. Flick prefers wingers who think faster and take on defenders from a standstill.
The Brazilian has been very useful, but he hasn't quite adapted to the possession system the German coach wants to implement. That's why, if a good offer arrives, his departure will be immediate.
The operation is planned down to the last detail. Sell for €100 million and buy for less than €70 million, with an immediate impact on the team and room for future registrations.
Laporta is preparing the bomb of the summer and fans are already dreaming of seeing Nico Williams, Rashford, and Lamine Yamal together. A new trio that excites and frightens at the same time.