Barcelona is standby when it comes to their summer transfer plans, without certainty what money they will have available to spend, or what space they will have in their salary limit to register players. However, this has never been an obstacle for President Joan Laporta who looks at a star strength.
Already in March it was noted that the Blaugrana director of Football Deco had told no concrete movements on the market after their Auditors Crowe had removed the lease of € 100 million VIP chairs from their accounts. Barcelona still hopes to have that money on their balance at the end of June, but currently things stay in the air.
Barcelona was linked to a range in the top left last year, and last summer it was assumed that it was their priority, after their pursuit of Nico Williams. Nevertheless, their plans in recent months seem to have shifted to mainly strengthening their full-back areas, in particular the right-wing place. Their lack of depth has become clear after injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Bangde for the semi-final return leg of the Champions League.
According to Sport, President Joan Laporta is still thinking of the prospect of bringing in AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes has spent some time offering the Blaugrana, and despite doubts about his consistency, Laporta believes that he would improve that respect for Barcelona.
Leao has 11 goals and 12 assists this season, and after they have been eradicated with different managers, the Rossoneri is offered for sale. Nevertheless, his price tag is expected to be closer to € 100 million than € 50 million, a large edition for the Blaugrana. Moreover, manager Hansi Flick is firmly against the idea of ​​signing Leao since last summer, to appreciate his ability, but believing that he does not have the work ethics needed to play in a side that presses high.