Deco and Co. are working at a magical speed so far in the transfer window, and the message they are sending out to the world is clear – FC Barcelona are back where they belong.
For far too long, the Catalans have been mocked for their financial situation and belittled on the global radar, but they are now back to the 1:1 Fair Play rule and are gunning down targets with purpose.
Anthony Gordon’s signing is already complete and they have now turned all attention to Julian Alvarez, leaving the forward department well covered. The next priority in line, understandably, is the centre-back position.
Manchester City star offered
Earlier today, rumours were doing the rounds that Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol is a serious target for Barcelona, and the development came as a shocker given how the player has hardly been linked to the club in recent times.
Gvardiol is an option of Barcelona. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
As confirmed by Gerard Romero onJijantes FC, Gvardiol has indeed been offered to Barcelona and is hoping for a move to Catalonia if he leaves Manchester.
For the club, however, he is nothing more than an option at this point in time and they have made no concrete advances to sign him over other targets in the department.
Given Hansi Flick’s style of play, multiple factors will decide the type of defender Barcelona targets, for playing and thriving in the high line requires pace, an immaculate understanding of positioning and a knack for movements.
The ideal candidate
Gvardiol can be a good fit for Barcelona. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
While Hansi Flick will indeed have the final say, Gvardiol appears to be a top candidate to partner Pau Cubarsi at the back simply owing to his profile.
As a left-footed centre-back, he can slot into the defence perfectly alongside the Spanish youngster. His physicality and experience under Pep Guardiola, needless to say, only add further positives.
Another key benefit that the Croatian star provides is the ability to play comfortably as a left-back as well, and he could thus be an interesting option for Flick to consider.
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