Garnacho to Barça? The 'bomb' that could shake up the European market

FC Barcelona is eyeing a select group of left wingers for the upcoming summer transfer market. The club's management understands that, beyond Raphinha's extraordinary season, it is best to keep the Brazilian as an attacking midfielder and bring in a player with more imbalance and flair to strengthen the formidable attack of Hansi Flick's team. One of the latest names to join the Barça radar is none other than Alejandro Garnacho.

The Argentine winger is under contract until June 2028, and United does not seem willing to let him go for less than 50 million euros. However, if the forward fails to establish himself in coach Rúben Amorim's scheme, it is likely that he will go out on loan next season to try to gain the experience he will hardly get in a United that is in the midst of a reconstruction.

Would Alejandro Garnacho fit in Hansi Flick's Barça?

In this regard, Barça could consider going for a Garnacho who could be a very interesting alternative for the left flank. The management will look for a forward for that position next summer and, with the possible departures of Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, and Pau Víctor, there would be room in the Barça squad for a player with the physical and technical characteristics of the Madrid-born player.

This season, the '17' of United has scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in 40 matches (2,271 minutes), but he hasn't scored since November 10. At 20 years old, Alejandro still has significant room for improvement, although he has shown enormous quality in terms of striking, speed, and flair. Moreover, he is a very versatile winger, as he can comfortably play as an attacking midfielder/faux '9'.

Under Hansi Flick's orders, the Argentine could undoubtedly make a significant leap in quality, but it will all depend on the decisions made at Old Trafford regarding next summer. For Barça, Garnacho would only be viable as a loan, as the club has other market priorities to address, depending on the sales it manages to close starting July 1.

Player technical sheet