Barcelona have turned their attention to the Premier League, identifying Jeremy Doku as the ideal replacement for the attacking department in the near future.
This move is directly linked to the future of Raphinha, who has attracted great interest from the Saudi Super League. Arab clubs would be willing to pay up to 100 million euros for the Brazilian winger, a very tempting figure for Barcelona’s finances.
Faced with the possibility of major departures, the technical directors are looking for a profile that guarantees penetration, explosion and “pure energy” in the attacking scheme. The uncertainty over the continuity of Marcus Rashford, who is currently playing on loan, further strengthens the need to look for new weighty parts in the market.
The Belgium international talent is emerging as Hansi Flick’s preferred option, who aims to give the team a devastating verticality.
Barcelona believe the timing of this transfer is right, especially given the fact that Manchester City is feeling the end of a cycle. Pep Guardiola’s possible departure for a professional break has raised doubts among some members of the “Citizens” squad.
Doku, who has a contract until the summer of 2028, is said to be very positive about a change to the warmth of the Spanish Mediterranean.
His ability to create danger is unquestionable. He has scored five goals and provided 14 assists in 41 official matches.
The operation is estimated at around 80 million euros, an amount that the Blaugrana club is believed to be able to cover without difficulty.
