A false start. This weekend, FC Barcelona started its 2022-23 season with a disappointing draw against Rayo Vallecano (0-0). Enough to push the management to accelerate on the transfer market, while several recruits have already come to fill the ranks of the Blaugrana team this summer. Indeed, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Frank Kessié, Jules Koundé, as well as Ousmane Dembélé, who extended, are the reinforcements offered to Xavi. But the Spanish technician wants others.
Three to be precise. At the left side position, Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) should arrive very quickly. On Friday, Thomas Tuchel indicated that the Spaniard was finalizing his departure. The Iberian press mentioned an arrival during the week. In midfield, Bernardo Silva is still the No. 1 option. Sport recalls that the player has already had a pre-agreement with the Culés for several weeks. Once its payroll has been reduced, Barça will be able to complete this operation.
Three recruits desired by Xavi
In any case, this is the promise that was made to the Manchester City player. However, the Skyblues, who claim 94 M€, are firm for the moment. But Sport assures that the FCB thinks it can complete its transfer for a sum of around 60 M€. Finally, the Catalans want a right-back. Several profiles are studied and the priority is Thomas Meunier. Sport indicates that the Blaugranas are moving forward but do not want to put in more than €10m.
But Dortmund will not let go unless there is an interesting offer. The Germans hope to recover at least €15m, plus bonuses, for the player under contract until 2024. Other elements, namely Frimpong (Leverkusen), Foyth (Villarreal), Wan Bissaka and Dalot (Manchester United), are targeted in case of failure according to the Spanish media. But it is Thomas Meunier who is the priority. Joining Barça would be a great opportunity for the Red Devil, who were generally disappointing at BVB. But before being able to complete arrivals, Barça will have to degrease.
Barca go to war with Braithwaite
The Iberian club is hopeful of parting ways with Memphis Depay, who is getting closer to Juventus. On the other hand, the other files are still just as complex. Not necessarily pushed towards the exit, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is Thomas Tuchel’s priority, wants to stay. Regarding Frenkie de Jong, also courted by the Blues, or Martin Brathwaite, Barça is still struggling. The Dutchman does not intend to leave. The Dane is in conflict with his management. According Sporthis entourage is not against a termination of contract but does not want to give any gift.
The player wants to get money back and his representatives want to charge for everything. Annoyed, Barca are studying several options with their lawyers to break his contract and avoid giving him money. Sport adds that FC Barcelona, irritated by his attitude, is ready to go to war with him and plans to terminate his lease unilaterally on the last day of the transfer window so that the Dane has trouble finding a club. The transfer window is far from over in Catalonia.
