Transfers
Barcelona’s defensive hunt clashes with summer’s attacking spree
While FC Barcelona have splashed cash on a string of high‑profile attackers, the club is now turning its gaze to the back line, according to journalist Achraf Ben Ayad, who says the La Liga champions are already scouting defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season.
Earlier today reports confirmed Barcelona have sealed a deal for highly‑rated Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge. The move underlines the club’s commitment to recruiting elite young talent after a busy transfer window.
The summer also saw a €70 million acquisition of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and an agreement to bring Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi to the Camp Nou. Both signings reinforce the already potent attacking line‑up.
Negotiations are ongoing for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, a high‑profile forward target for the Blaugrana. Securing Alvarez would further deepen Barcelona’s offensive options.
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Sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick have shifted focus to the defence, eyeing a permanent €10 million transfer for Joao Cancelo from Al‑Hilal. Barça has otherwise shown limited activity on the defensive side this summer. Current defensive options such as Gerard Martin and Eric Garcia provide versatility, yet the board seeks an elite left‑sided centre‑back for long‑term stability. This strategic gap drives the current scouting effort. Potential candidates include Cristian Romero and Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan, the latter previously linked but later dropped. Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Luka Vuskovic have also attracted interest, though price considerations may prove decisive. Images accompanying the report credit Christof Koepsel/Getty and Alex Pantling/Getty for their photography. Meanwhile, the Catalans’ pursuit of defensive solidity continues as the transfer window approaches its deadline.