There are five additions requested by Xavi Hernandez for FC Barcelona, two of which are essential for the coach and he hopes to obtain them in the winter market. And although the matter is complicated, one of these two signatures is already under negotiation in Spain
After the pandemic, the elimination of the Champions League and with the renovations of the Camp Nou in the middle, FC Barcelona’s sources of income have been reduced to a minimum. The club’s capacity is far from 1,000 million euros per season going into 2019. Currently, the revenue forecast is 750 million. A certainly optimistic figure and was subject to continuing to compete in the Champions League, so the truth is that these 750 kilograms will be less
However, Xavi believes he needs more signings to qualify for all possible titles. He has put up to five reinforcements on the table for Matteo Alemany, Joan Laporta and co. Right-back, left-midfielder, defensive midfielder, versatile midfielder and attacking midfielder are the assets a coach demands. Among them, the defensive midfielder and right-back are a particular priority
In this plot, Xavi has already asked Cesar Azpilicueta. He asked the directors to sign him last summer. But the Spanish player finally agreed to the renewal proposed by Chelsea, which removed the player from Barcelona permanently
In the end, Hector Bellerin signed, but the Catalan player did not convince Xavi Hernandez. Former Arsenal and Real Betis did not live up to the expectations of the master. He sees Sergi Roberto as a good emergency solution, but not as an indisputable right-back
As things stand, officials are already looking in the market for an option to meet Xavi’s wishes. And one of those who have been particularly fond of Barcelona since last summer is Juan Foyth from Villa Real
From the club they asked for his services in the summer, but Villarreal claimed 55 million listed in the cancellation clause of the deal. The episode turned against Yellow Submarine when the soccer player was injured. De la Plana was left with the desire to make a good transfer
Now Barcelona has returned to Foyth’s charge. And although Villarreal again points at 55m, Colers hope they end up lowering their financial claims
Otherwise, the Blaugrana will include it in the waste folder and go to one of the other players they have in their wallet. Diogo Dalot is one of them. The Portuguese has expired his contract with Manchester United in 2023, and if Barcelona play their cards right, they could sign him at no cost
The third option that Kollers appreciates is Thomas Meunier, who was already lured by Borussia Dortmund last summer. Its price will approach 15 million euros
