Barcelona was on Wednesday evening last week, when Inter Vooruitgang ran through the right flank. The comparison between Denzel Dumfries and Gerard Martin did not work well for the Blaugrana, and it did not go unnoticed by manager Hansi Flick.
Both Flick and Director of Football Deco were powerful of the flying Dutchman and his ability to read the spaces, Sport say. Although full-back was already a priority in the eyes of both for this summer, the performance of Dumfries made even clearer what they wanted to add to the Barcelona team: a full-back with pace, strength and offensive bravery.
They had identified Bayer Leverkusen right back Jeremie Frimpong as a potential recruit to that side, but the chances that they can close a deal are slim. The countryman of Dumfries has a release clause of € 40 million, and although Deco and Flick see him as an ideal signing, they believe that the Premier League trait will be too strong, with offers that are already at his door. Frimpong is aware of the interest of Barcelona, ​​but there is nothing concrete and Flick only wants to sign players who represent clear improvement.
Barcelona has identified alternatives at Full-Back, including Fiorentina's Dodo, as Vandersonon of Monaco, and Marc Pubill, who can leave Almeria for a more affordable price than the other two. They would all represent projects with potential, while Flick is more in favor of signing a player at the starting level.
Barcelona seems to have the feeling that they need more on right back, and certainly a more offensive full-back would give them a different option. Similarly, as has been seen in recent weeks, Eric Garcia is demonstrably a stronger replacement than Gerard Martin, which may suggest that left back could be more a priority. There is hope that younger Jofre Torrents can make the first team, but it is not clear how quickly he will be ready. In reality, Barcelona could probably do with two signing sessions, but their finances may not extend that far.