Ever since the summer transfer window had begun, FC Barcelona has been looking out for a high-profile reinforcement for their left wing. Thus, even after their dream prospect, Nico Williams' deal, went cold at the Blaugrana club, the Barca management has been looking for alternatives for the role.
Be it Luis Diaz or Kingsley Coman, many possible wingers have been associated with the Catalan club this summer transfer window. Recently, something similar happened with AC Milan's superstar wing player, Rafael Leao. Reports from Mundo Deportivo mentioned that Barcelona, with the help of Jorge Mendes, will try to sign Rafael Leao this month.
What next for Barca's left-wing reinforcement as their dream option seems untransferable?
Even though the transfer deal looked almost impossible as AC Milan would demand at least €90M for Leao, the club hoped to include players along with the release clause money of Williams' deal. However, all such possibilities stand ruled out now as Barca insider Adrian Sanchez has reported that AC Milan considers the player vital for their project and has declared him untransferable. Thus, the question arises: what next for Barca's left-wing reinforcement as their dream option seems untransferable?
Considering the recently available options for the Blaugrana club, Federico Chiesa stands as the clear choice for the club. Having a significant record of 55 goal contributions in his 131 appearances for the Serie A side Juventus, the Italian winger stands as the clear favorite for Barca's left-wing reinforcement.
According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona is considering the Federico Chiesa option and has made inquiries. Considering the winger's cost of around €14m with a salary of €6m, Chiesa proves to be the cost-effective, tested winger for the role. Even though he has been injury-prone in the past few seasons, he possesses the best chance to flourish under Flick's setup.
Further, reports have established that Federico Chiesa has recovered fully from his knee injury. and is in perfect condition. According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Barça is interested in Chiesa and has initiated contacts with his agent. Moreover, with Juventus more willing to rather sell Chiesa to Barça than to a rival team in Serie A, the winger seems the obvious choice for the left-wing spot.
Though further reports regarding Chiesa's Barcelona move are yet to arrive, the Catalan club would certainly try its best to accommodate the Italian winger, given his heroics in the wing role.