According to the latest update fromFernando Polo, Barcelona are ρłɑɴning the summer transfer window with Lionel Messi’s arrival as one of the priority operations.
While the move will only bring short-term gains with it, there is an emotional angle that cannot be neglected. Moreover, Messi’s return would be a massive boost to Barcelona’s market image and sales.
The operation will be far from simple from an economic standpoint. Yet, the hard work of Joan Laporta and Mateu Alemany over the past 18 months has gone a long way in stopping the bleeding, and the situation is no longer as grave.
Barcelona expects La Liga to give them the green light for the economic viability ρłɑɴ in the coming days. Given that they now have the required bandwidth to pioneer the PSG star’s move, it is a no-brainer.
While Messi’s arrival is one of the primary objectives, theBlaugranasalso have the situations of Gavi and Ronald Araujo as their top priority. Once the green light arrives, the duo’s new contracts will be registered with La Liga at the earliest.
The World Cup winner has a flabbergasting offer on the table from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia but is willing to let go of the golden coffer for a fairytale єɴԀ at Barcelona.
If he joins the club in June, ɾєρօɾτs suggest that his salary could bejust €1 more than Robert Lewandowskito put him at the top of the order.
It remains to be seen if Messi’s signing leaves the club with enough room to sign a new pivot, for the operation will not come cheap.
Earlier today, ɾєρօɾτs suggested that theCatalans were eyeing Bruno Guimaraeswhose transfer would cost not a dime less than €100 million. Their alternative target, Martin ZubimєɴԀi,is valued at €60 millionas well.
