Barca News
Barça is not in a position to fight for the signing of Erling Braut Haaland and Kylian Mbappé this year . Although, as is logical, Joan Laporta would love to have one of the two in the squad, the economic situation does not allow this type of investment. And the sports project right now is light years away from other clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain, since the results they have obtained in recent years have been disastrous.
Therefore, at the Camp Nou , they will not be able to do anything to prevent the World Cup champion from Russia landing in the eternal rival, and he already has a fully closed agreement with Florentino Pérez . Likewise, they will also not be able to present an offer to ‘El Ciborg’, who will remain at Manchester City until at least 2025 , at which point a change of heart may be considered, coinciding with Pep Guardiola’s departure from the bench.
So Deco is forced to study other more acceptable alternatives to be able to strengthen the attack , an area where they have identified many problems. There are many cracks that are not meeting expectations, and that are not part of Hans-Dieter Flick’s plans. Xavi Hernández has not been able to squeeze out the potential of all the pieces at his disposal, and a revolution is expected to occur in the offensive plot.
There are few footballers whose continuity is guaranteed, and they would leave room in the dressing room for the arrival of new faces. And one of the ‘covered’ on Laporta’s agenda is Ollie Watkins, the big star of Aston Villa, one of the revelation clubs of the campaign, as they are fighting to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League . And he has some stratospheric figures, which have caused him to be compared to Haaland or Mbappé.
Since Unai Emery arrived, the English international has shown his best version , and this year he has accumulated a total of 19 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. Statistics that have caused Barça to take an interest in him.
Watkins may be the one chosen to complete the Barça trident
Laporta is very seriously considering making an attempt to get Watkins out of the Premier League , and for him to be chosen to complete the trident, along with Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
Because the former Brentford or Exeter City can act as a center forward or as a left winger without any problem. A versatility that Barça values positively.
