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Barça has started planning its summer transfer market with a more functional approach rather than a media-driven one. With Hansi Flick now in charge and aware of the club's financial constraints, the priority has shifted towards a strategy that allows strengthening two key areas of the field without compromising economic balance. In this context, two names have gained strength: Ademola Lookman and Alejandro Grimaldo. Both players have been specifically requested by the new Barça coach and could arrive for a joint investment of 45 million euros, as reported by Nacional Cat.
Lookman, currently with Atalanta, has been one of the revelations of the season in Italy. The Nigerian winger, who can also play on both flanks, has shown consistent performance and has been decisive in crucial moments. Flick particularly values his ability to break lines, his involvement in defensive tasks, and his tactical flexibility. Additionally, the player would be open to making the leap to Barça, which facilitates negotiations.
Barcelona Wants to Sign Lookman and Grimaldo
Meanwhile, Grimaldo's situation seems even more attainable. The left-back, trained at La Masia, could return to Camp Nou after standing out at Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen. His buyout clause is affordable, and his fit in the Barça playing style is unquestionable. The Spanish international would bring depth, European experience, and a real alternative to Alejandro Balde, whose physical condition still requires careful planning.
While signing big stars like Nico Williams or Rafael Leao would involve riskier financial commitments, the Lookman-Grimaldo duo formula is gaining support in the Blaugrana offices. Flick is clear: rather than big names, he wants solutions. And for 45 million, Barça could solve two issues at once.
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