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The start of this 2026 has unleashed a frenetic activity in the offices of the City of Barcelona, where the board is working flat out to bolster Hansi Flick's scheme. After successfully securing the loan of Joao Cancelo from Al Hilal, FC Barcelona has set in motion a tracking machinery now aimed at two top-level targets: Nathan Aké and Dusan Vlahovic.
This strategy aims to combine immediate solidity in defense with a historical market opportunity for the forward line, taking advantage of the explicit desire of the players to wear the blue and garnet jersey. With the return of the Portuguese full-back already assured, the technical team breathes a sigh of relief as they regain a tactical versatility that will be vital for the second part of the season. Joao Cancelo arrives committed to the cause after accepting a substantial reduction in his wages, prioritizing the sporting project over the dizzying offers from other clubs. With the flank issue resolved, the focus now shifts to Manchester and Turin to complete the restructuring of the team's spine.
Nathan Aké and the negotiation with Manchester City
Defense remains the area where greater hierarchy is sought, which is why the name of the Dutch international has become the absolute priority for this transfer window. The Catalan club sees Nathan Aké as the perfect complement for their rotation, particularly valuing his left-footedness and exquisite ball distribution. His ability to perform both in the center and on the left side makes him Hansi Flick's favorite piece to raise the competitive level.
The Barcelona entity is already preparing an offensive to negotiate with Manchester City, taking advantage of the fact that the defender has lost prominence in Pep Guardiola's scheme. Nathan Aké would provide the necessary sobriety to accompany young talents like Pau Cubarsí or Eric García, offering elite experience that is hard to come by. FC Barcelona is confident that the player's desire to feel like a protagonist again will facilitate a beneficial agreement between both clubs.

Dusan Vlahovic and the golden opportunity in the summer
On the attacking front, the focus is on the immediate future given the likely departure of a historic figure like Robert Lewandowski at the end of his contract. FC Barcelona has identified Dusan Vlahovic as the ideal heir to occupy the starting nine position, capitalizing on his imminent status as a free agent. The Serbian forward, with 25 years of age and a proven goal-scoring instinct in Italy, looks very favorably on landing in the Spanish League next June.
The operation for the Balkan striker is simmering slowly to be concluded in the summer, allowing the club to secure a reliable goal scorer at no transfer cost. With six goals so far this season with Juventus, Dusan Vlahovic represents a market opportunity that Barcelona is determined not to let slip away. FC Barcelona trusts that his physical power and finishing ability will fit perfectly in the vertical style proposed by the German coaching staff.
The leap in quality in Flick's scheme
The arrival of these players would represent a qualitative leap that would allow the Catalan team to compete for all titles with an enviable depth in the squad. FC Barcelona is building a solid block where the blend of youth and international experience will be the driving force to return the club to the top. Having secured Cancelo, the potential addition of Aké and the free arrival of Vlahovic would define the success of a brilliant sports management.
The interest shown in these players confirms that the appeal of the badge remains intact despite the recent financial difficulties. With Joao Cancelo already in the mix and the names of Nathan Aké and Dusan Vlahovic on the horizon, Barcelona fans have plenty of reasons to be excited. FC Barcelona thus demonstrates its ability to compete once again with the European giants in capturing the best available talent in the market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona trabaja en 2 fichajes después del regreso de Cancelo
