Barcelona manager reveals primary area of concern for transfer window

Dorothy Howard

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Barcelona are still in need of offloading several players to help balance their books. 

The club is working to make deals for several players to exit, but Hansi Flick is also trying to bring in reinforcements. 

The Catalan club has been linked to several players, but the team may only be able to afford strengthening one or two positions, depending on how the exits go. 

According to reports from SPORT, Flick has named the left wing as the primary position he wants to strengthen. 

Flick knows the delicate financial situation that Barcelona are in, and he has given his approval of foregoing other positions in exchange for signing a top winger. 

Which left wingers are Barcelona interested in?

Barcelona looked to be ready to make a big splash on Nico Williams, who ultimately signed a massive new contract for Athletic Club. 

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The club has since turned their attention toLiverpool's Luis Diaz and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. 

Diaz, who has also received offers from Bayern Munich, is unlikely to join Barcelona, simply because Liverpool's asking price is too high for the La Liga club. 

Rashford is desperate to join Barcelona, but the clubs have yet to strike up a deal for the Englishman. Other clubs have also been considering a move for Rashford. 

Another potential target for the Catalan club is Xavi Simons. Reports out of SPORT also say that Barcelona have been in contact with Simons' agents, but his release clause could be an issue for Flick's side. 

Flick will be eager to sign a winger soon, with Barcelona's first preseason fixture coming on July 27. 

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Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard is a freelance soccer writer for The Sporting News. Dorothy loves all things sports, especially soccer. She is unfortunately a hardcore Manchester United fan, but loves the USWNT. Since starting her career, she has published work for multiple sports sites, and is a trusted name in sports reporting.