For Barca coach Xavi, after a period of running-in, he has begun to build this team. Whether it is at the level of record or the technical and tactical level embodied on the field, the team has made more obvious progress. In the league table, Harvey's side has reached fifth place, just one point away from the top four. From the current situation, although for this La Liga powerhouse, winning the title has become a luxury, but to win the top four in the league so that they can continue to appear in the Champions League next season should be an expected goal.
To the surprise of fans, in this transfer window, Barca, which was originally considered not to have enough financial strength to recruit reinforcements, became the most efficient team. While other giants are still thinking about transfer goals, Barca have successfully completed a large number of signings. It seems that with the team at a low ebb for a long time, Laporta is already trying to help the team get back on track. Although Ferran Torres cannot be called a top star, Barca are willing to pay a large transfer fee, which makes the transfer look like it is not cost-effective. However, for Laporta and Barca, the biggest significance of this transfer is that they have successfully shown the outside world that Barca have enough confidence and strength to return to the top, which is very important for the team to continue to maintain its attractiveness to top players. This is also the cleverness of LaPorta.
However, before making other signings, the first thing Barca need to do is adjust the team's squad structure. In Barca, there are a lot of high-paid players, and most of these high-paid players are not in good shape, and it is difficult to play their due role, such as Dembele, Coutinho, Umtiti. Barca's so-called adjustment of the squad is mainly aimed at the above players. Only by successfully reducing the salaries of the above players, or clearing them out of the team, can Barca regain a reasonable salary structure and regain sufficient competitiveness in the transfer market. Of these players, Barca's favourite to remain is naturally Dembele. The 24-year-old winger, despite his injuries, has shown great talent in his few playing hours. For such a player worth 50 million euros, the loss to the team is obvious to let him leave the team freely when his contract expires. However, with the winter transfer window approaching, Dembele seems to have already begun negotiations with other teams, and it will be difficult for Barca to finally complete a contract extension with him.
Umtiti's annual salary reached 20 million euros, ranking second only to Pique in the team. That's why almost every transfer period has teams offer barca, but Umtiti has rejected them all. For the France international, with a significant decline in competitive form, almost no team can match such a salary package. However, as the World Cup approaches, Umtiti, who still wants to set foot on the World Cup again, has finally made the decision that Barca has been waiting for for a long time. Sources suggest that Umtiti has promised to leave the team at the winter transfer window. However, he only agreed to leave the team on loan and demanded that the loan contract could not stipulate a buyout clause. Umtiti's idea is clear, he hopes to regain his form through the second half of the season, and while getting the opportunity to be selected for the national team, he can also continue to enjoy Barca's high salary.
While the renewal or transfer of the two players is still in operation, Coutinho is the first of the three players to determine the next player. According to aston Villa, they have officially signed Coutinho. The former Brazil international went on loan to Villa Park. In the lease contract, the parties agreed on a buyout clause. If Coutinho can play well in the next game, he is expected to be bought out for a transfer fee of around 40 million euros. It is reported that although Barca will bear part of Coutinho's salary in the next half season, they will still save about 7 million euros in salary expenses. After Coutinho completed his transfer, Barca are one step closer to registering For Ferran Torres.
In addition, in the team's midfield position, Frankie De Jong, as the star of the team, does not seem to have won Harvey's full trust. The €90 million midfielder has long been seen as likely to be abandoned by Harvey. Especially in the case of the team's urgent need for transfer funds, if Frankie De Jong leaves the team, the team is expected to receive a very substantial transfer fee. According to transfer expert Sandy Ona, Barca have been in contact with Camara, who plays for Marseille, whose contract expires after this season. Barca hope to be able to waive this promising talented midfielder. In the eyes of the outside world, the reason why Barca want to sign Camara is largely in preparation for the departure of Frankie De Jong. (The picture comes from the Internet, if there is infringement, please contact to delete)