BARCELONA PLOT MOVE AS DECO MEETS AGENT OF FORWARD SET TO BE FREE IN 2026

Barcelona's financial chaos deepens as a €100m lease deal is erased, hampering their search for a Robert Lewandowski successor. The club is eyeing Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, but a move depends on their unstable spending capacity.

Barcelona Plot Move as Deco Meets Agent of Forward Set to Be Free in 2026
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Once again, Barcelona's spending capacity for the upcoming transfer windows is uncertain as their auditor temporarily deleted their €100 million lease of VIP seats from their finances. It makes it considerably more difficult for the Director of Football Deco to replace experienced forward Robert Lewandowski on a shoestring.

It is believed that if Ferran Torres can establish himself in the role this season, there will not be as much need to make a big acquisition at center-forward. Dani Olmo, who occasionally played through the center last season, was also suggested to be a possibility in the summer. But for Barcelona's plans, those possibilities are still hypothetical.

Barcelona and Dusan Vlahovic are negotiating.

Barcelona has been connected to Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in recent months, along with several other teams. The 26-year-old's contract expires in the summer, and there is not much indication that the Bianconeri would sign him to a new one. Deco talked with Vlahovic's agent, Darko Ristic, as early as August, according to Tuttosport via Football Italia, and future talks are not completely out of the question.

According to reports, Barcelona is considering "two or three" attackers for a move next summer, including Vlahovic. Bayern Munich is also interested in the Serbian, but if Harry Kane is at the Allianz Arena, the Blaugrana will probably have a greater chance of contending for a starting spot.

BARCELONA SECURE 14-POINT LEAD OVER MADRID; ESPANYOL RESULT NOW DETERMINES TITLE

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late to move Barcelona 14 points clear, leaving them one Madrid loss from the title.

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Lewandowski and Torres strike late as Barca secure tenth straight league win - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Barcelona now sit 14 points ahead of Real Madrid, and if Madrid slips up against Espanyol on Sunday, the title’s theirs.

Lewandowski finally broke the deadlock after 81 minutes, nodding in a header, and Torres added another four minutes from the end. Osasuna didn't quit, though Raul Garcia pulled one back late, but Barcelona held on for all three points. They’re inching closer to a second league title in a row, the club’s 29th overall.

If Madrid beats Espanyol, Barcelona’s next chance to seal it comes in the Clásico on May 10 against their biggest rivals.

Flick’s trying to keep his team’s focus on the next match rather than the Clasico, but Barcelona played the first half like a squad with little to lose. Missing the injured Lamine Yamal, they lost a chunk of their energy on the attack. Sure, they dominated possession, but breaking down Osasuna for real chances? That was tough.

Roony Bardghji, filling in for Yamal on the right, managed a decent long shot, but Osasuna’s keeper, Sergio Herrera, had no trouble stopping it. Honestly, Osasuna nearly shocked everyone before halftime. Ante Budimir battled through two defenders and poked the ball off the post.

Barcelona picked up the pace after the break. Dani Olmo should’ve scored from close range, but he fluffed it. Flick then rolled the dice from the bench, bringing on three subs, including Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, to take over the right flank.

Rashford almost made an immediate impact, curling a shot just over and injecting some much-needed speed. He set up the opener too, swinging in a perfect cross for Lewandowski, who lost his marker and buried his header. Torres, another sub, finished with precision to double the lead.

Still, it wasn’t comfortable. Garcia scored for Osasuna in stoppage time, left wide open in the box, forcing Barcelona to sweat out the last minutes. The Catalans dug in, clearing everything in sight as Osasuna pressed, but finally, they held on for their tenth league win in a row. Now, all they can do is wait.

REVEALED: THE FIVE TOTTENHAM PLAYERS BARCELONA WANT IF SPURS DROP TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Barcelona scouts identified Xavi Simons, Lucas Bergvall, Van de Ven, Romero, and Porro as potential summer transfer targets.

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Five Tottenham stars linked to Barcelona exit as Spurs' relegation looms large - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Barcelona’s got its eye on Tottenham, and if Spurs end up dropping out of the Premier League, things could get wild. You can see why there’s talk that Barcelona’s ready to swoop in and scoop up some of Tottenham’s top talent on the cheap, especially since Tottenham’s facing the possibility of relegation. It’s a mess in North London right now, and Barcelona’s not the only big club watching closely.

Diario SPORT says Barcelona is scouting at least five of Tottenham’s key players. If Spurs really do go down, suddenly a bunch of their stars could be up for grabs at knockdown prices. And with Barcelona still juggling its finances, bargain deals like these are tough for it to pass up.

Xavi Simons is one they’re watching closely. He came up through La Masia, so bringing him back would feel like coming home, plus he’d add plenty of flair and versatility in midfield. Lucas Bergvall’s interesting, too; he almost joined Barcelona before picking Spurs. Injuries and lack of minutes have slowed him down in London, but Barcelona hasn’t stopped believing he’s got huge potential. They could finally land him after missing out on him a couple of years ago.

In defence, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are high on Barca’s wish list. Both guys have proven themselves in the Premier League, and adding them would instantly boost Barcelona’s options at the back. Van de Ven stands out for his speed and ability to play from deep; he’d be a great partner for Pau Cubarsi, and together they could form one of Europe’s most balanced defensive duos.

Pedro Porro’s name is also in the mix. He’d fit right into Barcelona’s attacking style at right-back, but whether they go for him depends on what happens with Jules Kounde. If Barcelona decides to sell Kounde to help balance the books, Porro’s seen as the go-to replacement to deliver attacking runs from defence, which Hansi Flick wants.

All this talk hangs on how Tottenham finishes the season. There are only four Premier League games left, and if Spurs manage to stay up, these deals get way trickier. If they go down, expect a rush of bids not just from Barcelona but also from clubs all over Europe. Still, the chance to play at Camp Nou and return to Champions League football is a big draw, so Barcelona might have the upper hand as things heat up this summer.

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