Immediately after the departure of super attacker Lionel Messi, Barca's offensive end was in a huge predicament, and the team management paid a lot of attention to this, and only one winter window signed attacking players such as Ferran Torres, Aubameyang and Traore. In stark contrast, since Pujols retired in the summer of 2014, the backline has not been solid enough, and it has not been really taken seriously to this day, and the reinforcement is far less than the midfield. But this time, barca management seems to be really going to take a hard look at this stubborn disease. According to the Western media "Daily Sports" report, Barca will carry out a major change of blood in the back line this summer. First of all, in terms of purges, they want to get at least 3 centre-backs out of the squad, and Mingeza, Umtiti and Lenglet are currently on the purge list.
The young Mingeza was reused last season, and the academy gem had a bright start, but unfortunately failed to maintain the upward momentum, the overall performance is relatively mediocre, so once Barca enters the ascending fast lane, he is likely to become a marginal person, so going out on loan to practice will be the best choice for both sides. And Umtiti, once regarded as Puyol's best successor, although he has made huge concessions in terms of salary, the negative impact of the knee injury on him is visible to the naked eye, and now even if he is a substitute, he can hardly bear it. Among them, the one who should not be sent away is undoubtedly Lenglet, although the hard talent is indeed not good, but the positive attitude and conscientious wolf brother is a good choice for the substitute center-back.
In terms of reinforcements, Barca have currently circled 3 top prey, namely Christensen, Conde and De Ligt. Among them, the first two are the actual targets, the former's contract with Chelsea will expire this summer, Barca only need to get the players, the latter although the transfer fee is expected to reach the level of 50 or 60 million, but in terms of salary and agent commissions, Barça basically will not have resistance, so it is also a player with a better chance to sign. But De Ligt is different, in addition to the Juventus asking price will not be low, his agent Laiola, in terms of salary and commission, will not make the next home feel good, so signing De Ligt will be very difficult.
In addition to targeting top prey, Barca are already moving to dig up new stars. Also from the Daily Sport, they said Barca had reached an agreement with Santos that the former would be able to bring in the latter's 18-year-old defender, Keke Fernandez, for a fixed transfer fee. The rising star, known as the new Marquinhos in Brazil, has excellent physical fitness, technical ability and leadership temperament. If the momentum can be maintained, he will become an important member of the Brazilian national team after the World Cup in Qatar.