Barcelona is looking to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window, with the Catalan club aiming to bolster their ranks with some of the best players in the world.
Barcelona currently leads the La Liga table with 38 points, two points ahead of second-place rivals Real Madrid, though the Madrid team has a postponed match remaining. If Real Madrid wins it, they will take the top spot.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, until recently, Rafael Leao and Nico Williams were the most popular options to strengthen Barcelona’s winger position during the upcoming transfer window.
However, it now appears that Hansi Flick, the club’s technical director, has prioritized a new target for this position: Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala.
The talented German player has entered the Blaugrana’s sights following recent fluctuations in their results. Flick sees Musiala as the ideal player to enhance Barcelona’s squad in the coming years.
His current contract situation, coupled with the lack of an agreement to renew his deal with Bayern Munich, makes Musiala an attractive option that Barcelona is keen to explore.
Jamal Musiala is one of the most sought-after players in Europe, not only for his exceptional performances but also for his unique personality on the pitch.
His speed, dribbling ability, and creativity in creating chances have made him a standout player on the European stage. Flick believes that Musiala’s style fits perfectly into the system he aims to implement at Barcelona.
While Rafael Leao has become a leading option following his disagreement with Milan’s coach, and Nico Williams had been on the club’s radar after summer negotiations, Flick seems determined to prioritize Musiala’s signing.
The 21-year-old German player also represents a long-term investment, something Joan Laporta is considering as part of the club’s goal to strengthen the team sustainably.
Flick, who is closely monitoring the situation, believes Musiala could be a valuable strategic addition to the team, and signing him at a reasonable price, given his potential, is an opportunity Barcelona cannot afford to miss.
The newspaper concludes that Flick is planning to form a formidable duo at Barcelona consisting of Musiala and Lamine Yamal, as they could help restore Barcelona’s lost status and prestige in European football.