To stay ahead, we must know not to stay on its laurels. And renew itself. After a season full of success - punctuated by a double-Liga Champions League - Pep Guardiola does not rest its laurels. This summer, the Catalan coach wants to bring new blood into his team to continue its harvest of trophies. As the days by reading the European press, we see more clearly the strategy of Barca summer. Offensive as usual. If Javier Pastore (Palermo), Neymar (Santos), or Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli) were discussed, "Pep" has three specific players in mind according to the press on Tuesday: Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal), Alexis Sanchez (Udinese) and Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal).
In the spirit of Guardiola, it requires new offensive players to support the famous trio MVP (Messi, Villa, Pedro) next season. Giuseppe Rossi, the Italian striker's yellow submarine where he scored 18 goals in La Liga this season, and Alex Sanchez, author of 12 goals in Serie A during the past year, have the ideal profile. Both have already expressed their desire to come play in Catalonia. But except surprise, the Catalan club would afford one of his two attackers. For Cesc Fabregas, this is not new: for some years now, his name is up to each transfer window. Return to the Barca captain of Arsenal, brought to the Masia, seems increasingly relevant.
Not a central defender
If Pep Guardiola wants to strengthen his midfield and attack, a defender could also join the training champion of Europe during this offseason. According to El Mundo Deportivo, it would not, however, a central defender but a left side. Guardiola is convinced that Eric Abidal and Javier Mascherano can replace Gerard Pique Carles Puyol and when needed. They have shown this season. However, it lacks the world left and Barca would have Jose Enrique, the Newcastle side, its priority.
To achieve their goals, the Blaugrana will have to break the bank. Just for Fabregas, the English tabloid - the Mirror - evokes the $ 31 million with a player and more (Thiago). And Alexis Sanchez, Barca would be willing to put 27 million euros on the table, again with a player in the balance (Bojan) according to the Italian daily Corriere dello Sport El. To achieve its ends, the Catalan club will then make concessions. And not just financially. For if these pearls come, we must also make room. Players likely to be bargaining chips have already been clearly identified: Bojan Krkic, Jeffren and Thiago Alcantara, three promising young that do not leave unaffected the transfer market. Barca is preparing for a discreet facelift to keep her skin radiant.
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