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Barca had been shelling earlier, and the transfer desert under ESPN's camera took the attention of fans. Media big Vs have said that Barca will put the back position first in the next signings. As the representative team of Spanish football, Barca have many targets at the back, and three of them are particularly eye-catching: Kimmich, Thiago and Jorginho, while Kimmich is a top target. It is reported that Barca tried to save Thiago this summer, but unfortunately the efforts were in vain. That is about to change next summer, though, as Thiago's contract with Liverpool expires then. When Jorginho left Chelsea, he was chased by Barca, even though he chose Arsenal in the end.
This summer, Barca not only brought in Romeu and Gundogan, but also welcomed Kessie and Busquets goodbye. However, after Pedri and De Jong were injured one after another, Xavi found that his midfield options were limited and he could not help. In addition, this summer's "champion" Romeu behaved erratically. In the Champions League against Porto, Romeu was overwhelmed and lost too much possession, and he had to succumb to the lowest points of the game after the game, and this performance is not the first time it has happened. Later, in the away game against Granada, Xavi placed Romeu on the bench.
Out of a thousand words about data, a few numbers tell the whole story. At the back, Romeu is mid-table in tackles, interceptions and defensive stats at the same position in La Liga, none of which are in the top 10. Compared to Romeu, Real Madrid, who are also in the La Liga title race, have the back-up superstar Chuameni. Chuameni is averaging 7.16 points per game, firmly at the top of La Liga's back table, and his pass success rate is also the highest in his position, while other defensive statistics are in the top 10. This is why Barca frequently reports of new backers.
Change your mind and look back on the time. Throughout the road of Barça's signing, Barca implemented a difficult turn, bravely expanded their territory in the transfer market, and brought many surprises and expectations to fans. However, Romeu's performance was a bit disappointing and made people realize once again the urgency of the back position. The contrast between Chuameni's outstanding performance and Barca's recent situation has further aroused fans' desire for a new back.
But Barca's current situation will certainly not be shot in the winter window, because it is certainly not cheap to be able to reach Barca's level, and there will be no top player whose contracts expire in the winter window. So you can only put the plan for next summer, but it is right to start screening now, plan ahead.
Judging from the 3 midfielders mentioned by ESPN, the ability is no problem, and they are all battle-hardened famous stars. But to tell the truth, none of these three players will end up joining Barca.
Jorginho, similar to Thiago, is also a playmaker who excels at passing and dispatching. And it's already 32 next year, and Barca don't want to continue adding 30-year-old veterans.
Thiago, who is also from La Masia, has Barça DNA. However, Thiago has too many injuries to reach the main level of attendance. And Thiago's strength lies in organizational scheduling, but his defensive ability is average. And Barca do not lack good passers, Pedri, De Jong, Gundogan are all passing masters, Garvey's passing ability is also improving. So, given the needs of the team, plus the potential for injuries, Thiago is not suitable for Barca.
Kimmich, the Bundesliga midfielder is the number one target for Barca. However, his contract expires in 2025 and there is one year left on his contract in the summer window next year. Barca can only get him by asking for him, and Bayern's asking price will certainly not be cheap. Last summer window signed Lewandowski, whose contract was expiring, Barca paid a transfer fee of 45 million. Bayern paid nearly €100 million for the 30-year-old Kane, who had one year left on his contract, this summer. Kimmich is younger, more important to Bayern, worth 75 million, and the transfer fee is likely not lower than this amount. So, in simple terms, Barça cannot afford Kimmich.
The possibility of these three midfielders joining Barca next summer is low. However, we have some more reliable reports, such as Daily Sport, which gave several alternative names, including Fairmeilen, Moscado and Artimira. The players, aged just 18 and 22, fit in with new director Deco's plans to build the team. In particular, Fairmeren, the Barca hierarchy approached Antwerp in the previous Champions League game against Antwerp to explore the feasibility of a player transfer. Subsequently, scouts were sent to examine Fairmeien's performance, suggesting that Xavi was interested in the Belgian rising star.
Despite this, Barca will continue to screen and scout more potential players, because building a strong team requires patience and tact. While the current situation looks a bit tricky, Barca are expected to deliver on their plans next summer and bring new blood and energy to the squad. Whether it's Fairmeiren, Moscardo or Artimira, they all have the potential to become new stars in Barca's history and bring a brilliant future to the team.
In short, Barca's current situation is not convenient to strike in the winter window, but they are planning wisely and next summer will be the time for them to solve their midfield problems. While the arrival of these three players is unlikely, the new shortlist gives fans hope. Barca should continue to screen and tap more potential players, inject new blood into the team, and become a glorious chapter in Barça's history. Plan ahead and Barça will surely usher in a better future.