Barcelona is planning to sign a new left wing player to compete with Raphinha and Ferran Torres next season, and a shortlist has already been drawn up. It will not be easy to close every deal because of the well -documented financial problems of the club, but they have a considerable advantage with regard to each individual purpose.
In recent weeks, Barcelona has set up a shortlist with four names: Luis Diaz, Nico Williams, Marcus Rashford and Ivan Perisic. The Colombia International, for whom a deal could be possible despite the earlier reservations of Liverpool, is the highest target of the club, but signing him can be outside their price range.
As such, the Backup Options from Williams, which has taken a step closer to Barcelona this week, are established Rashford and Perisic. And for those who go the club, they will have the will of the player.
According to MD, the four candidates from Diaz, Williams, Rashford and Perisic have made it clear that they would like to add to Barcelona this summer. And each of them is willing to give priority to the LA Liga champions above other offers that can get their way during the coming transfer window.
Barcelona has already sewn a deal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming days. And although there is a wish that an attacking player will be brought in, it is certain that the sale will first be necessary to collect the funds needed to sign someone.
As such it could still be before Barcelona takes a final step to sign one of Diaz, Williams, Rashford or Perisic. They may all want to sign, but they have to wait in the dark before the option becomes a realistic.