Leao, Sané, Nico Williams… The preferred wingers of Barça for the summer

Signing a left winger is a market priority for FC Barcelona ahead of next summer. In addition to a '9' capable of relieving Robert Lewandowski, the coaching staff wants to add another forward who can emulate the great work of Lamine Yamal on the right, beyond the acceptable performances by Dani Olmo and Raphinha in the first part of the 2024-25 season. The club's idea is to sign a 'top' player, with the necessary imbalance and goal-scoring ability to further strengthen the already devastating blaugrana attack. For now, these are the names with the highest chances of landing in Catalonia next August.

Nico Williams

Although rumors about the Basque's arrival in Barcelona have notably cooled in recent months, everything points to the Spanish forward finally leaving Athletic Club next summer. His poor season with Ernesto Valverde's team (2 goals and 5 assists in 25 matches) does not diminish the interest from several big clubs, as his release clause remains at 60 million euros. Although Nico leans towards an offer from Barça, the millions from clubs like PSG or Manchester United may weigh heavily in the upcoming market.

Rafael Leao

The Portuguese remains one of the preferred alternatives for the culé management, despite Milan's insistence on asking for at least 100 million euros for his transfer. The arrival of Sergio Conceição to the 'rossoneri' bench, along with winning the Italian Supercup, has calmed rumors about his departure from San Siro in the Italian press. However, the '10' is waiting for a call from Barcelona in January to force his exit for a price close to 75-80 million euros.

Luis Díaz

'Lucho' has gained traction as a possible culé reinforcement in recent weeks, due to Liverpool's change of plans regarding his future. The 'reds' would accept around 70 million euros for his transfer, although the '7' remains indispensable in coach Arne Slot's plans. Moreover, his salary would not be a problem for Barça, as despite his high market value (85M€), he has one of the lowest salaries at Liverpool (3.5M€).

Leroy Sané

The German forward has the 'ok' from Hansi Flick if he ultimately decides to leave Bayern Munich for free. However, if he accepts an offer from Barça, the Essen native will have to lower his earnings. At the Bavarian club, Leroy earns 20 million euros gross per season, a salary difficult to fit into the culé payroll. This season, the 29-year-old player has scored 5 goals in 20 matches, along with a couple of assists.

Bradley Barcola

The 22-year-old winger has earned a starting position at Paris Saint-Germain this season, scoring 10 goals in 16 matches of Ligue 1. Although he is under contract until June 2028, the French club could let him go for around 65-70 million euros, beyond the trust that Luis Enrique has placed in him. For Barcola, the imminent arrival of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes will be a hard blow to his hopes of remaining in the Parisian lineup.