Harvey's Barcelona is gradually on the right track. For Harvey, the 2022-23 season is the time to make the results. Xavi and Barca management have begun to discuss the summer transfer plan. On March 2, the "World Sports Newspaper" revealed that Barca is brewing a reshuffle of the backline: the starting 4 are all new faces!
Barca's defensive line configuration has obvious shortcomings and hidden dangers:
Umtiti
Right-back Alves is 39 years old and is only a "short-term worker"; Sergi Roberto's contract extension has not progressed; Pique at centre-back is 35 years old, and the decline is inevitable; Lenglet can't get Xavi's reuse, Umtiti is even more burdensome; in the left-back position, the 33-year-old Alba is alone, there is no suitable substitute.
Harvey
According to the World Sports newspaper, Barça coach Xavi has consulted and studied with the club's football director Alemani and the football management team's Cruyff Jr., and has come to the conclusion that Barca need to strengthen in the back line and spend as little money as possible. After all, Barca's big goal this summer is to bring in centre-forward Haaland.
According to the media, Barca's reinforcement team has circled 4 italians, which just constitute the entire defense line:
Mazlawi
Right-back is Ajax's Mazrawi, 24, Moroccan. Harvey is very fond of Mazlavi, an Ajax player, who does not have to worry about technique and ball quotient, is young and has a wealth of experience. Mazlavi's contract expires this summer, and if he can get out of the contract, Barca will be worth 20 million euros (German turn price valuation).
The choice of central defender, Barca has long been decided - Azpilicueta and Christensen from Chelsea. Barca have convinced Azpilicueta that the 32-year-old Chelsea captain is expected to join on a free transfer to sign a 2+1 contract.
Azpilicueta
The 26-year-old Christensen is also loved by Xavi, with the Danish centre-back interested in playing at Barca. For Christensen, Barca are also extremely optimistic. Azpilicueta is worth 11 million, Christensen is 35 million, and if they can get visa-free, Barca is equivalent to making 46 million in vain.
Gaya
Barca's left-back target is Gaya of Valencia. Gaja's contract expires in 2023 and Barca will need a transfer fee. According to The World Sports, considering that Gaya only has a one-year contract left, Barca can win 10 million euros. Gaia's value is as high as 40 million, which is a difference of 30 million euros.
Barca's top 4 goals
If it is according to Barca's vision, 10 million euros can win the four strongmen of Azpilicueta, Christensen, Gaja and Mazrawi - equivalent to picking up 100 million in vain. If it becomes a reality, this is undoubtedly a barca dream operation.