Among the attempts to digest the painful relegation from the Champions League, along with the desire to fight for what is possible in the league, it seems that Barcelona understand that the existing staff will not be enough. “We will be strengthened in January,” President Joan Laporta declared, and in Spain it was reported that he had promised Xavi two acquisitions in addition to Danny Alves.
The top priority seems to be the front end, two main names have been highlighted in the Spanish media, both coming from Manchester: Edinson Cavani from United and Fran Torres from City. The “attack plan” was written this morning on the cover of “Mundo Deportivo” where the two are seen, and “Sport” claimed that Torres had already reached an agreement with Barcelona on a five-year contract, and she in turn raised her offer to City to 45 million euros in addition to 15 in varying clauses. And it seems that the moment when a summary is reached is approaching.
‘PLAN OF ATTACK’
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As for Kabani, it has been claimed that the player wants to come because he does not often play for Manchester United, and that even at Old Trafford they will not object to seeing him leave. He may come on loan to save costs, but even in this case Barcelona will have to make adjustments regarding his salary. Therefore, to join the two, Barcelona will hope to say goodbye to players led by Filippa Coutinho and Samuel Omititi.
Another name that has come up regarding the strengthening of the tip is Julian Alvarez. River Plate’s 21-year-old central striker has scored 21 goals and netted another 14 in 44 appearances, and has also recently been linked with Real Madrid. In Argentina it has been announced that a representative from Barcelona will meet on Monday with Los Mizonerios with the aim of starting negotiations regarding the passage of the “spider”.
And what about the existing staff? Compared to the unwanted players, in Catalonia it was reported that as far as Xavi is concerned, there are only three players whose status is guaranteed: Anso Patti, Nico Gonzalez and Gabi. For everyone else, including the big names, the months to the end of the season will be a trial period, and the club does not rule out contract warnings and accepting offers that come.
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