"Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is working to get the best out of his team in the hope of replicating last season's success, with the Catalans not performing at their peak so far this term. At the same time, the German tactician is already planning ahead. Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, together with the sporting director, Deco, and the members of the sporting committee, Flick has agreed on the key positions that must be reinforced for next season: a centre-back, a winger, and a centre-forward."
"Barcelona's absolute priority is the signing of a left-footed centre-back. With the last-minute departure of Inigo Martinez last summer, the team has been left without a natural left-sided centre-back in the squad. This has significantly impacted the team. For this reason, among the three positions, centre-back is the only one the club would try to accelerate already this coming January. However, the club views this option as complicated, due to multiple factors, and, as such, a summer move seems likely."
"With Robert Lewandowski entering the final year of his contract and turning 38 next year, there is consensus that the No. 9 position is also a priority. Julian Alvarez is highly rated, but Atletico Madrid are unwilling to sell. As a result, the option of Harry Kane, who has a release clause set at €65 million, is gaining weight. Erling Haaland, meanwhile, appears to be an impossible dream."
Hansi Flick seeks to improve Barcelona's current form while planning reinforcements for next season. The club and sporting leadership prioritized a left-footed centre-back, a centre-forward, and a versatile winger. A left-footed centre-back is the absolute priority after Inigo Martinez's departure left no natural left-sided option, and the club may try to accelerate that signing in January though a summer move looks more likely. The No. 9 position is also urgent due to Robert Lewandowski's contract situation, with Harry Kane and Julian Alvarez linked. A versatile winger remains on the agenda, with a Marcus Rashford buy clause option.
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