Hansi Flick has changed many things at Barça since he arrived. The squad was very lost last season and couldn't find their way. Now, it's clear there's more order, more confidence, and better feelings in every match, and this has been proven throughout the entire year.
Flick has managed to get many to perform better in all competitions, almost reaching the Champions League final and winning several titles. Lamine Yamal is now untouchable in the starting eleven, and people like Raphinha or De Jong have stepped up. The German coach has been able to give them clarity and make sure each one knows what they have to do.
Even so, Flick knows the group still needs to be reinforced. In goal, everything seems ready with the arrival of Joan García, who's coming from Espanyol. But there's one position that still doesn't have an owner: the winger who can rotate with Raphinha and Lamine.
Barça looks for a winger to help Lamine and Raphinha
The names that have been mentioned the most are Nico Williams and Luis Díaz, but both are very expensive. In the last few hours, another option has emerged that Flick really likes. He's a very skillful striker who plays in the Premier League and who's not happy with his current situation.
That name is Jadon Sancho, who's still not considered by Manchester United. The English winger wants to leave now and is looking for a new destination where he can play more and feel important. Flick sees him as a great opportunity to reinforce Barça without spending too much.
Betis also wants Jadon Sancho
When it seemed that Barça had a clear path to make Jadon Sancho's signing a reality, Betis entered the scene. Pellegrini's team needs an striker after Antony's possible departure to the Bundesliga, and Sancho fits very well. In addition, he likes the idea of playing somewhere he'll have guaranteed minutes.
Jadon Sancho would arrive at Betis to be a starter and become one of the main verdiblanco stars in the Europa League. However, if he goes to Barça, he'd have a rotation role in a very high-level starting eleven, ensuring he competes for everything, but with fewer minutes.
Right now, Barça can't compete with Betis in speed or in guarantees of minutes. Jadon Sancho wants to feel important, and Pellegrini offers him that from day one. If nothing changes, everything points to Sancho going to Betis and Flick being left without his favorite signing.