Is a new major change looming in an already rich news story for Barça supporters? Possible if we are to believe the Catalan daily Sport. Indeed, Barça could disrupt its plans for the winter transfer window thanks to an unexpected financial maneuver. The possibility of registering Dani Olmo, thanks to the sale of the Camp Nou lodge operation to a Qatari company, could not only secure the extensions of Gavi and Pedri, but also timidly reopen the door to winter recruitment.
A midfielder finally recruited?
Hansi Flick, newly arrived on the Blaugrana bench, has already experienced ups and downs this season. After a brilliant start in La Liga, Barça has experienced a worrying slowdown domestically, although the team remains strong in the Champions League. This situation highlighted the potential of its workforce, but also its structural limits. During meetings with sports management led by Deco, Flick insisted on the need to strengthen the team to remain competitive. The priority would be a reinforcement at the defensive midfielder position, where Marc Casadó shines but remains without a real backup in the event of an unforeseen event.
However, the constraints linked to financial fair play leave little hope for a traditional transfer. The only feasible option seems to be a loan, but again, the possibilities are slim. Barça must juggle a tight budget and an already high wage bill. However, the activation of this “palanca” (financial leverage) for Dani Olmo could give Flick little hope of recruiting a key player. It remains to be seen which midfielder could strengthen the Blaugrana club in this second part of the season.
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To summarize
Barça definitely sees a lot of things change in a few hours. In addition to the Dani Olmo case, it is also his Mercato which could be turned upside down. A priori expected to be very calm, Catalan recruitment could accelerate.
