Barcelona are trying into choices to strengthen their assault this summer time, with Liverpool’s Luis Diaz reportedly their precedence goal. The Colombian can be an bold alternative although, with the Reds unlikely to let him depart with out a main price going the opposite method. If they can’t get a deal achieved for Diaz, they’re contemplating options although.
Whereas a lot of the information surrounding Barcelona in current days has centered on the goalkeeping place, the Blaugrana are nonetheless forwards this summer time. If Diaz proves unattainable, then Marcus Rashford has been cited as a possible cut-price various, however Barcelona would take into account a mortgage with an possibility to purchase, whereas Manchester United will pursue a everlasting exit.
FC Barcelona have requested for deal situations for Bart Verbruggen. He is excessive on the checklist for goalkeepers. @Santi_J_FM
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Could 27, 2025
Igor Paixao emerges as various
In response to Sempre Barca, Feyenoord ahead Igor Paixao is likely one of the names that has caught the attention of the Blaugrana. The 24-year-old’s versatility counts in his favour, with supervisor Hansi Flick appreciative of the very fact he can play effectively throughout the ahead line, even when he’s most comfy on the left wing.
As is the case for many gamers Barcelona are enthusiastic about, there may be already an inventory of events, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Atalanta, Napoli, AS Roma and Aston Villa all monitoring what occurs with him this summer time. His projected price ticket is someplace between €35m and €40m.
Paixao admires Barcelona captain Raphinha
Beforehand Paixao has expressed an admiration for Barcelona Vice-Captain Raphinha, describing him as ‘an instance for me and all Brazilians’. Paixao made his option to Feyenoord from Curitiba three years in the past for €4.5m, and has grown into life within the Netherlands, scoring 18 targets and giving 19 assists in 47 appearances this season.
He was essential in Feyenoord’s progress previous AC Milan and into the Spherical of 16 within the Champions League, the place they met Inter. It has been by far his best season at Feyenoord, with Paixao placing collectively 21 targets and 10 assists in his earlier 82 outings.