Barcelona will be open to offers for all their first-team players, as the club still struggles to stay within La Liga’s spending limit.
The Catalonia Giants are facing financial difficulties as they continue to exceed the €270m (£234m/$282m) annual spending limit imposed by the league.
Additionally, their move to the Olympic Stadium, due to the ongoing renovation of Camp Nou, has resulted in a decrease in income, further complicating their financial situation.
According to reliable sources, Barcelona are prepared to let go of some key players to address these challenges.
Instead of resorting to additional financial measures, Barcelona aims to balance their finances by putting players up for sale.
Barca sporting director Deco will be responsible for making the decision, and he will focus on selling players who have had the least playing time.
Deco will be obligated to consider any incoming offers for players from the senior squad.
Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia are among Barcelona players that are likely to be sold
In a perfect scenario, Barcelona would successfully arrange transfers for their understated players such as Clement Lenglet, Ansu Fati, and Sergino Dest, who were considered surplus to the team’s needs this season according to Xavi.
According to reports, Barcelona are already considering offloading Ansu Fati, and for this to happen, the young forward must showcase his true potential during his time at Brighton.
Despite a shaky start with the Seagulls, the club are hopeful that he can settle in quickly and perform well enough to fetch a favorable price next summer.
Also, Barcelona are open to selling a center-back, with their sights set on Eric Garcia, who has impressed in Girona’s defense this season.
Should they fail to secure a suitable deal for Fati or Garcia, Barcelona’s management will consider other options in midfield or attack to generate significant funds through player sales.
Barca to impose new signing regulations
According to reports, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco is pushing for a new regulation that would prohibit the club from acquiring players above the age of 30.
Last summer, Barca enlisted Oriol Romeu, Inigo Martinez, and Ilkay Gundogan, who were all in their thirties, but Deco believes that the team has reached its limit in this regard.
The concern arises from the fact that even though these players possess remarkable skills and experience, they do not offer any potential for future sale, which poses a problem for Barcelona’s financially tight situation.
This proposed measure would grant the club some leeway in complying with their salary limit restrictions.
What’s next?
Deco plans to begin a thorough squad overhaul next summer to ensure the team’s harmony is not affected in January.
However, in the immediate future, the club’s focus remain on the upcoming Champions League clash against Porto on Wednesday evening, October 4.
