Barcelona Nears Third Summer Signing as Flick Targets New Fullback

Barcelona's closing in on completing its key squad upgrades for the upcoming season having already secured the signings of goalkeeper Juan Garcia & winger Marcus Rashford for just over 26 million euro combined.

What’s Missing from the Squad?

Despite squad depth across several positions new manager Hansi Flick has made it clear: he wants top level fullback to complete the puzzle.

Two standout names have emerged:

• Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) .. a dynamic right back with 25m euro release clause set to expire in 10 day.
• Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) .. a technically gifted left back though Barcelona’s inquiry remains informal for now.

Financial Strategy: Smart Moves Amid Constraints

Barca’s financial team expects no issues registering Rashford & Garcia thanks in part to ter Stegen’s long term injury which opens path under la liga's salary rules.

By early Aug the club anticipates returning to the 1:1 rule under Financial Fair Play. This'll allow for greater flexibility in player operations including 2 potential sales (defender & midfielder to restore balance)

Flick's Plan - Securing the Left Back Position for the Future

German veteran Flick"s particularly keen on signing left back to mentor and gradually integrate young talent Jofre Torrents whom he considers a key component of Barcelona's future defense.

Khaled Hegazy |

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