Barcelona is facing major challenges in the winter transfer market, as the team suffers from financial constraints that directly affect their plans to strengthen their squad.
While the club was looking to bolster its attack with a new player, negotiations with one of the targeted names have faltered due to the slow financial process and the lack of required progress.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, it appears that striker Viktor Gyökeres, whose name has recently been linked with a move to Barcelona, has started to lose patience with the Catalan club.
Despite the initial interest from coach Hansi Flick’s team, the slow negotiations and financial problems Barcelona is facing have prompted Gyökeres to explore other options. As a result, he has now decided to negotiate with Manchester United to complete his transfer during the current winter transfer window.
The situation has developed unexpectedly, and the player will take this step under the supervision of the Red Devils’ coach, Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach is familiar with Gyökeres’ abilities, having worked together at Sporting Lisbon. The Swedish striker has made a strong impression thanks to his goal-scoring skills and physicality. Amorim believes that signing Gyökeres would strengthen Manchester United’s attack and help them compete at the highest level in both the Premier League and European competitions.
For Barcelona, Gyökeres was expected to be a valuable addition to their attack, especially with the uncertainty surrounding the futures of players like Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. However, with the club’s financial problems persisting, priorities have shifted, causing Barcelona’s interest in the Swedish striker to diminish over time.
With Barcelona still struggling financially, Gyökeres seems set to move to Old Trafford, representing a missed opportunity for the Blaugrana and a significant step forward for Ruben Amorim’s side.