It is no secret that Barcelona is looking for a new left wing player. And although Luis Diaz is the top objective of the club, an alternative has emerged as an option that can be considered in the event that the Liverpool is unattainable.
Barcelona is determined to sign Diaz this summer, but given the position of Liverpool on the situation, it is far from certain that a deal can be closed during the transfer window. As such, alternative options can come to the fore in the coming weeks.
Marcus Rashford is a player who likes Barcelona, and another is breathola lookman. The Nigeria International could leave Atalanta this summer, and according to 3Cat the Catalans have him on their list.
Lookman, who has also attracted the interest of the Premier League in recent months, has previously reported that he had first conversations with Barcelona through his representatives with Barcelona. The interest of the La Liga Champions is not further developed now, but they can move forward if the Diaz operation separates.
With regard to the asking price, there have been mixed reports. Those from Italy say that Atalanta would ask for € 60 million, but in Catalonia there is a belief that Barcelona can get a deal for just € 30 million – which would be a bargain for a Lookman's quality player.
It will be very interesting to see how the situation is going on with regard to the striving from Barcelona for a new left wing player. The well-documented financial misery of the club means that they cannot fully go on a new signing, so it is more likely that Diaz is not signed-to Liverpool fall their demands and are more open to a sale. As such, the looking lookman is one that can easily get a grip in the coming weeks.