Barcelona had seriously explored the possibility of signing the RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, especially with uncertainty surrounding their attacking depth. However, the situation has shifted as Raphinha is now expected to stay at Camp Nou for at least another season.
From the €450m that we spent, I have only been able to use €250m. Alexander Isak has never been fit so far. Giovanni Leoni is ruled out for the entire season. [Jeremie] Frimpong has only had an impact in five or six games. We bought a second goalkeeper for €35m (Giorgi Mamardashvili) who barely plays.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, the player has now switched agents to secure a move away from the club in the summer, and has also assigned his image rights to a new agency. Therefore, Liverpool's move for the attacker is on hold, and they are waiting for all formalities to be completed before they can negotiate a deal for the player.
El Mala, 19, is one of the most exciting talents coming through in the Bundesliga at the moment, with an impressive contribution of six goals and two assists so far this season despite not being a regular starter. It seems only a matter of time before the Germany Under-21 international is snapped up by a bigger club, and it seems that Liverpool and Chelsea will be teams to watch out for.
