Luis Enrique weighs down the FC Barcelona transfer window

Barça DNA. A few weeks ago, Luis Enrique surprised everyone before the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. Indeed, the Asturian admitted to having more Barça DNA than Xavi, the Culés coach. “Who best represents the club’s philosophy? Without a doubt, me. It’s my opinion. Possession of the ball, goals, pressure, titles, trophies. I represent Barça best, even if others think differently.” Words that challenged, even shocked.

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PSG and Barça in competition

But “Lucho” ultimately emerged victorious from his long-distance duel with Xavi, as PSG finally qualified for the next round. A few weeks later, the two Spanish technicians will face each other on the transfer window. Indeed, Sport headline this Friday: “Luis Enrique, a problem for Barça!” We could imagine when reading this that it was a new article concerning the interest of the residents of the Camp Nou for the PSG coach, who is the priority for the Blaugrana bench after the departure of Xavi in ​​2025.

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But that’s not really the case. Indeed, Sport reveals that the former Roja coach is putting obstacles in the way of the Culés for the next transfer window. The Catalan daily explains that he is targeting the same players as Xavi to strengthen his team this summer. First of all there is Bernardo Silva. Followed for a while by FCB and PSG, the Portuguese still pleases both clubs. The Portuguese, who has a preference for Barça, will not wait forever. He even set an ultimatum for the Catalans, who have until the end of Euro 2024 to complete the deal. But the latter must sell to buy.

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Similar tracks

A boon for the French champions, who have the means and good relations with his agent Jorge Mendes. Sport clarified yesterday that the Parisians are awaiting a response from the Manchester City player, who has a departure clause set at €58 million for clubs playing outside England. Another player targeted by the two clubs: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. There Gazzetta dello Sport assures that PSG wants the Georgian, for whom Naples wants between €100 and €120 million. RMC Sport added that exchanges took place recently in Italy between the Ile-de-France leaders and the Kvara clan. The player would also be excited by the project.

He is the priority of Luis Enrique, who once again wants to overtake Barça. Indeed, the Georgian is very appreciated by Xavi, who wants to bring him to Catalonia this summer. Finally, there is the Xavi Simons case. Brilliant at RB Leipzig, the Dutchman is the subject of diligent courtship by Barça, who dream of bringing him back home. On Wednesday, the Spanish press indicated that he had chosen to return to FCB. Except that it wouldn’t be that simple since PSG has a say and the trend is more for him to stay in Leipzig. Here again, Luis Enrique and Paris do not intend to give Barcelona any gifts.