Barcelona is going through a transition phase and the squad is under reconstruction. Ronald Koeman is in charge of the duties to figure out what is best for the club. The manager is planning on implementing on anew model which demands youngsters in the squad. The future depends on youth with high potential and so Barcelona is making their transfers accordingly.
However, it is quite hard for them during this phase. Barcelona does not have enough funds to pull off every possible transfer. Hence, big-money signings like Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez have been postponed until next summer. The coronavirus pandemic has left the club economically weak. Koeman managed to save funds on releasing club veterans like Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, and Luis Suarez who took high salaries.
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It helped the club €52 million on an annual basis. Further funds came in as Nelson Semedo was sold to Premier League side Wolves. Koeman is desperate to seal his transfer target signings before the deadline. Hence, he went ahead to snap up Ajax right-back Sergino Dest for €21 million as a direct replacement for Semedo. The Dutch boss awaits another defender to bring him to Camp Nou.
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Barcelona is currently in talks with Manchester City over former La Masia graduate Eric Garcia. Koeman wants to consolidate his defense line so that Barca can compete well in all the competitions, in La Liga as well as the Champions League. The 19-year-old Spaniard has a price tag around €20 million but a shortage of funds means the Catalan outfit can offer only €12 million for the defender. Hence, the negotiation is at a halt.
Barcelona to snap up Depay with price reduced
Koeman also needs to find a replacement for the departing veteran striker Luis Suarez. Lautaro Martinez is a long-term target for Barcelona but they cannot pursue him this season. Nevertheless, there is a cheap alternative for Martinez in the form of Lyon’s Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward has been consistent for the Ligue 1 side and can fill in the boots of Suarez.
Also, Koeman has previously worked with Depay in the Netherlands national team. It will be easier for the 26-year-old tp settle into the Blaugrana. Sport via L’equipe reports that Lyon may lower their asking price upto €25 million which is a great opportunity for the club. Barcelona should finalize the deal for Memphis Depay before the deadline nears any further.
