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Bradley Barcola to Barcelona? New agent sparks transfer rumors

Bradley Barcola has offered himself to Barcelona after signing with Moussa Sissoko. PSG wants €80m. Should Deco gamble on the French winger?
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Bradley Barcola has recently fired his agent, Jorge Mendes. The French winger is now represented by Moussa Sissoko, the same agent who manages Ousmane Dembele.

Immediately following this shift, Barcola reportedly offered himself to Barcelona. Deco likes the player's profile, but the finances are the primary hurdle.

PSG has made their position clear. They will not negotiate for less than €80 million. For Barcelona, this price tag is a significant barrier.

I see this as a tactical temptation that could easily become a financial trap. Barcola is a world-class winger and a clinical 1v1 specialist, but Barcelona has to spend their funds wisely this summer.

Ronald Araujo, Bradley Barcola
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Barcelona has their priority set with a world class centre forward and a centre back. Spending €80 million on a player represented by an agent with a difficult history at the club is a gamble.

We should really consider if that money is better spent on a younger prospect like Eduardo Conceicao, who has not reached his peak price yet.

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