Anxious to strengthen its left wing, FC Barcelona would have targeted two names: Luis Diaz and Nico Williams. One of the two would have fully convinced the Barcelona management to launch their attack.
FC Barcelona would have targeted the left wing of its attack as the priority file at the start of the transfer window. Both Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal are fully satisfactory and Hansi Flick would not want to put too much competition against them.
On the other hand, in contrast, no element really stood out. Raphinha had a good end to the season without being consistent enough to convince. Management would not oppose his departure and would have already targeted his replacement. Mundo Deportivo indicates that Luis Diaz has the favor of the leaders to succeed him. The Colombian international could leave Liverpool for €60m this summer.
Nico Williams would be one of Barça’s targets, Joan Laporta would particularly appreciate him. The Catalan president would only position him as plan B for several reasons. Diaz would bring more assurance of success through his experience and leadership. In front of the cages, Flick would like a killer, a description associated much more with the Colombian than the more creative Spaniard.
Also, Williams has never played in a formation as posh as Barça. Laporta would fear too much pressure on the shoulders of the Athletic Bilbao star. Diaz has carried the Reds numerous times in recent years.
Given Barcelona’s financial problems, the club has no room for error and would prefer to rely on experience rather than promises for the future. Finally, Liverpool would accept some financial arrangements unlike Bilbao…
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