Barcelona’s Upcoming Summer Transfer Plans

Potential Signings

Barcelona is gearing up for an active transfer window next summer, aiming to improve several key positions in Hansi Flick’s squad. The focus will be on reinforcing the central defense, left wing, and striking roles, with a possible new addition at right-back as well.

Right-Back Situation

Currently, Barcelona lacks a natural right-back in their team, although Jules Kounde has been filling that role for the past 2-3 years. Despite his experience, Kounde has faced challenges with consistency this summer, sparking discussions about finding a more reliable option to back him up.

Interest in Julian Ryerson

Recently, speculation has emerged regarding Barcelona’s interest in signing Julian Ryerson from Borussia Dortmund, as reported by Sky Germany (via MD). Nonetheless, a different report from BILD suggests that securing the Norway international this summer might be out of reach for the Catalan club.

Dortmund views Ryerson as an integral part of their squad, and with his contract running until 2028, they hold no urgent need to sell. Consequently, Barcelona would face the necessity of making a substantial offer to persuade Dortmund, which could be challenging given the club’s ongoing financial issues.

Alternatives and Future Prospects

Barcelona’s pursuit of players like Nico Schlotterbeck could bring intriguing developments, as he remains a viable target for sporting director Deco. In contrast, the likelihood of Ryerson transferring to Spotify Camp Nou appears exceedingly low at this time.