FC barcelona transfers on July 8th. Barcelona's most important transfers

Barcelona continues to lead in the championship of Spain, remaining in first place in the standings. The Catalan giants have set their sights not just on winning La Liga this season, but are also going to finally win the Champions League after the total dominance of Real Madrid, who did it three times in a row. That is why the "blue garnet" will not be able to do without strengthening the composition, where there are also problems. Experts are sure that Barcelona's 2019 winter transfers could be very productive under some circumstances, but how much?

Who can buy Barcelona in the winter?

Let's take a look at Barcelona's most spreading transfer rumors this year.

1. Jason Murillo (Valencia - Barcelona, ​​defender - 26 years old). On December 27, 2018, the Catalan giants officially introduced the Colombian defender Murillo, who was rented from Valencia until the end of the current season with an option to buy for 25 million euros next summer.

IMPORTANT: Barcelona took this step only because the main central defender Umtiti was seriously injured, while the defense had to be “patched holes” by players who often made mistakes.

2. Adrien Rabiot (PSG, midfielder - 23 years old). The transition probability is 80%. Barça have a clear problem in midfield. It is high time to look for a successor to Busquetsu, which is what the leaders are doing. Rabiot - best option. The player's contract with PSG ends in the summer of 2019. He categorically refuses to sign the new agreement. In addition, there is already a conflict with head coach Thomas Tuchel, as well as with sports director Anteru Henrique.

Rabiot caused a conflict in the dressing room of Paris, so President Nasser El-Khelaifi has even put a price tag on Barcelona for this transfer - 5 million euros. Paris is already looking at proposals for the transfer of Rabiot. In addition, he is looking for a new central midfielder to replace him. It's Barcelona's most talked about transfer, but... Will the Catalan bosses be willing to pay or just sign Rabiot on a tentative contract that sees the Frenchman sign as a free agent?

3.Frenkie de Jong (Ajax, midfielder - 21 years old). The transition probability is 60%. The club has already ostensibly agreed on the transfer of Rabiot, but this is not enough. In central midfield, a replacement is needed not just for Busquets, but also for Rakitic and Vidal, who are 30 years old and over. In principle, this option is ideal for the Blue Garnet, but... Today, negotiations regarding the transfer of de Jong to Barcelona have been suspended. The main problem is the agent of the football player Mino Raiola. The Italian specialist arranged a real auction for the player: whoever pays the most commissions and offers the most profitable financial contract, Frankie will go there. This situation did not suit Barcelona.

IMPORTANT: Ajax want to receive at least 75 million euros for the transfer of de Jong. Manchester City are ready to pay 70 million euros, PSG - 80 million euros. All this creates huge competition in the market, because of which the blue garnets may refuse to switch.

4. Neymar (PSG, striker - 26 years old). The transition probability is 10%. How many rumors are there about Neymar's transfer to Barcelona? The media are already reporting that the footballer is calling representatives of the Catalan giants on his own and asking for his return. And it's not about conflicts within the Paris team. Today, Neymar is simply tired of playing on French fields, where the level of football and competition is much lower than in Spain.

It is worth noting that if they decide to return the Brazilian, it will be Barcelona's transfers in the summer of 2019, when the blue garnets will form a completely new squad.

But the management of the "badgers" has repeatedly said: it is almost impossible to return Neymar to Barcelona due to his high transfer fee. The purchase price in the summer of 2020 is 160 million euros. What will happen in the summer of 2019? You will have to pay from 200 million. In this case, there is an exchange option with a surcharge, in which the Spaniards can sell the Frenchman Ousmane Dembele for good money, but so far the president of PSG, Nasser El-Khelaifi, is not interested in buying a guy because of his rebellious nature, yes and the level with Neymar is quite different.

5. Andreas Christensen (Chelsea, defender - 22 years old). The transition probability is 35%. This Dane has been matched with Barcelona since the beginning of the season. Last year under Antonio Conte, Christensen played regularly, but Mariuzio Sarri practically does not use the guy, but ... As soon as serious rumors appeared regarding the transfer of the defender to Barcelona, ​​Sarri immediately noted that he needed Christensen, and he would successfully fit into the scheme with three defenders.

In turn, Barcelona knows how to make good offers, and the Dane is the best replacement for Vermaelen. The transition probability in this case increases significantly.

6. Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus, midfielder - 21 years old). The transition probability is 30%. Last year, representatives of Barcelona contacted the leadership of the “old lady” to discuss the transfer of Bentancur, but at that time there was a negative response from Turin.

Today, Bentancur plays for Juventus very often, so it’s a sin for the guy to complain about the lack of playing practice. Allegri consistently gives him the opportunity to show himself, and the Uruguayan does it very well. For Barcelona, ​​Bentancur could be a very good replacement for Coutinho in the event of a sale, or even Lionel Messi, who is next year will be 32 years old.

7.Maxi Gomez (Celta, striker - 22 years old). Another very promising Uruguayan is having a second great season with Celta. Gomez, indeed, is constantly fighting with his teammate Iago Aspas for the title of the club's best striker. This season, he continues to show bright football, besides, he gives more assists.

For Barcelona, ​​Gomez is the perfect replacement for Luis Suarez (also a Uruguayan). He is 32 years old. At the beginning of the season, Suarez was not happy with the results. Barça are already looking at all options for an alternative replacement.

IMPORTANT: Gomez is interested in West Ham (ready to activate a buyout option for 50 million euros) and Atlético. The media write that Atlético has already officially contacted the striker's agent.

8. Alvaro Morata (Chelsea, forward - 26 years old). The transition probability is 15%. Another center forward who has the opportunity to move to Barcelona.

IMPORTANT: The media reported that Morata will move to AC Milan and Higuain will move to Chelsea as part of a substitution.

A little earlier, it was said that the agent independently offered the Blue Garnets to acquire Morata. In turn, the Catalans counted Alvaro very good option, which will fit without problems into the tactical scheme of the club, but ... Morata is a pupil of Real Madrid. In addition, the player himself is unlikely to choose to continue his career in Catalonia.

9. Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon, midfielder - 21 years old). The transition probability is 20%. Another good option for the Catalan club in case of strengthening the center of the field. Interested in a guy whole line clubs: Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United. It will be difficult to win the competition, but Barcelona have a lot of arguments in order to persuade the guy to sign a contract with them.

IMPORTANT: Lyon want to receive at least 75 million euros for the transfer of Ndombele.

How much can Valverde get for Barcelona's 2019 winter transfers?

This may be an amount in the region of 50-100 million euros. Again: it all depends on who Valverde will ask the leadership. Can a specialist prove that he needs someone? All these are serious questions. The blue garnets have practically no financial problems (only the payroll). It is the transfers that will be able to unload the salary, because someone will also have to be sold.

Who can Barcelona sell?

1. Denis Suarez (midfielder - 24 years old). The guy was sent on loan to Sevilla and Villarreal. In both cases, Suarez performed superbly, so he returned to his native Barcelona to finally gain a foothold in the starting lineup. As a result, he was simply unnecessary Valverde. That is why it is the main contender for leaving Catalonia.

There is interest from Monaco and London's Arsenal. The Gunners, it seems, are even ready to pay £14 million for Denis. In any case, there is no point in staying at the club if there is a desire not to sit on the bench, but to play.

2. Munir El Haddadi (forward - 23 years old). Another football player who spent 2 great seasons: first at Valencia and then at Alaves. As a result, the management of Barcelona returned his pupil in order to use this season in the starting lineup, but in fact Munir is sitting on the bench.

IMPORTANT: Munir has a contract with the Blue Garnet until the summer of 2019, which he is not going to renew. That is why it is much more profitable to sell the Spaniard in January than to postpone it until the summer.

Today there is a substantive interest from Sevilla and Betis. The media also wrote that Suarez was interested in Italian clubs (Roma and Fiorentina). The football player himself made it clear that only Spain suits him.

We make a rating of summer transitions "Blaugranas". What is more important, buying a European champion or losing a legend? Who continues to hunt for Suarez and Busquets? What unites the signed ones and who else will leave Barcelona? All answers - to Soccer.ru!

What kind of losses is Enrique afraid of?

Worries about Messi or a new Neymar contract should worry the head coach of the team, but in two cases it is more about bidding with the stars than about the real danger of losing two strikers this summer, who are doing well at Barcelona. But the third - imperceptibly for many, could become the goal of a club that will not stand up for the price. Moreover, Enrique understands that the mentor of the challenger team for Suarez will find arguments. Josep Guardiola can convince and Manchester City have the money.

The attack of the “citizens” will be massive, in four directions at once – towards Bravo, Neymar, Busquets and Suarez. Barcelona fans have realized how important Luis has become, his loss is difficult to compensate. The Catalans intend to refuse to the last, but it is difficult to get used to constant offers for leaders. Moreover, Josep is cunning - he can throw fishing rods at the attackers and the goalkeeper, and try to get Busquets, which largely keeps the center of the field when Barcelona is on horseback. Sergio's performance is phenomenal.

5th place. Denis Suarez (Villarreal - Barcelona, ​​€3.25m)

Opens the top 5 with another Suarez in the history of Barcelona. Showing off the pupils at the base, the club at the same time understands that not all of them have a place. Therefore, he releases talented guys. But he can return, like Denis, who once played for Barcelona-B (and before that for Manchester City), declared himself in Sevilla and Villarreal, and now he will try not to get lost in the first team. And the chances are still not high, especially since none of the three midfielders and forwards is going to sit on the bench. But this transition is important because it shows young players that you can return to Barcelona with a stronger.

4th place. Luca Digne (PSG - Barcelona, ​​16.5 million euros)

Formally, Digne is from PSG, but Luis Enrique found him at his former club. As part of Roma, the Frenchman played convincingly, and went to Barcelona to study without setting specific goals. Luc's decision is useful for the super club, because if he suddenly pushes Alba from the left flank of the defense and proves himself, then for other young goals of the Catalans this will be the right signal. In any case, if earlier Mathieu was a safety net on the left - ten years older than Digne, now on the left we are waiting for his young compatriot. Ding does not play in the center, but it can burn out the flank.

3rd place. Andre Gomes (Valencia - Barcelona, ​​35 million and 20 million euros in bonuses)

"Valencia" is beneficial for the guy to play - they painted bonuses for 20 million euros. And "Barcelona" did the right thing, that they took a player run in Spain. Depay and Mahrez are certainly interesting guys, but Barcelona do not need pure wing forwards, since Iniesta's energy reserve can be depleted more than the reserves of younger Messi and Neymar. So Gomes was needed. The European champion fell out of Portugal on the way to the final, but before that he received excellent press in Spain, playing for Valencia. Could calmly in Juventus, taking the place of Pogba, but chose Barcelona. And the signing is important because the wagon can play center and left. And most importantly, he has the "creator gene", which is so appreciated in Barcelona. But it’s hard to show your skills from the bench ...

2nd place. Samuel Umtiti (Lyon - Barcelona, ​​€25m)

Why is this transfer not the first, although Samuel is closer to the base than other newcomers? The reason is simple - "Chygrinsky-Vermaelen syndrome". At Barcelona, ​​the defensive midfielder Mascherano achieved more success in the center of defense than the defenders who were betting on. They have no luck with the right choice after the departure of Puyol, Piqué did not get a partner who could outlive him at the base. Umtiti is just the next candidate, he has pluses - cheaper than Hummels, Marquinhos, Laporte or Stones, there are minuses - sometimes unassembled, cannot boast of experience. Interesting defender, who will not necessarily become the hero of Barcelona. He is like Varane for the Catalans, Mascherano can repeat Pepe's trick.

1st place. Dani Alves (Barcelona - Juventus, free agent)

Andre Gomes, as mentioned above, buy that kill two birds with one stone, but these hares are reinsurance. But the decision of the Catalan legend to leave the club after so many years means restarting the game of the entire defense. Add to this the poor performance of the Alba left-back at Euro 2016 - especially at the decisive moment, remember how both laterals did not have time to plow in defense, which ultimately affected the results in the Champions League matches. And you will understand how important for this summer and next season is the departure of Dani Alves to Juventus. The sale could also be a key transfer as the move marked the beginning of a shift in defense. Moreover, if the current candidates for the right flank do not live up to expectations, then another right-back will come.

What do the purchases of Barcelona have in common?

At the moment, we have agreed to sign four players, and all of them are united by one important characteristic in football. Age. Each is twenty-two years old, with three of the same year of birth - 1993, only Suarez appeared a little later. Directly "Catch-22", only the meaning is different, because no one is trying to escape from Barcelona, ​​on the contrary - European champion Gomes, silver medalists Umtiti and Dinh and a pupil of the club Denis Suarez happily moved to the Catalan squad. And some still hope to get a decent match practice. The bottom line is that Barcelona have invested in the future, hoping that the strength of Iniesta, Busquets, Piqué and the attacking trio will last for another impressive season.

The ranking of Barcelona's most important transfers this summer will not dilute Turan's departure. Yes, Arsenal and Chelsea are actively bidding for him. Moreover, the former allegedly were going to pay more than the neighbors, while the latter put pressure on the coaching argument - Conte could get along with the Turkish midfielder. That's just Turan is not the key even once. There is no chance to break into the list of the most important and the understudy of Messi or Neymar, if one appears. Barcelona are said to have given up on Mahrez, but if so, Riyad should be congratulated- there was a chance to play football, and not to warm the chair.

Even Vietto will do the right thing by refusing to work with his idol Messi, since playing practice in Sevilla is corny more useful for a career. And for the Frenchman Mathieu, leaving may be useful if Mascherano stays. After all, people came to the team who have time to sit on the bench, and seasoned ones gathered for the exit - Song, Turan, Mathieu, and the veteran Alves began the exodus. Of course, the young ones were also sent for playing practice - Bartra was given to Borussia, Halilovich was given to Hamburg with the right of priority redemption, and Ramirez is now in Malaga. But this is work with reserve players, one person left the main players, it will be difficult for others to shine among the most important transfers.

Are Barcelona strong enough for titles?

Before us are the champions of Spain, who are not completely satisfied with the season. And they plan to start now with winning the Spanish Super Cup in the fight against Sevilla. Then they will move on to the traditional internal war with two Madrid clubs, trying to bet on the Champions League. They would not have given up on the final with Real Madrid in the spring, but they lost along the way. That setback made Luis Enrique wonder if the team is staffed correctly? If everything is so well planned, why was there a segment when Suarez was dragging the team on him, and Iniesta and the rest of the usual leaders were not so bright? Why, since the time of Guardiola, every year there is a segment when there is not enough strength? Statistics will answer. Mascherano, Busquets and Suarez played 50+ matches during the season. As part of "machines", but not "robots".

Realizing this, they began to buy fresh and motivated. And they asked a deeper question about playing defense. As a result, new defenders appeared, both promising and young. Piqué needs a partner for years to come, maybe he can get one. Although so far there are no guarantees of success, because Barcelona is such a club that for it to lose titles is to fail the season. That is, they received satisfaction from another victory in the Spanish championship, but the desire to beat everyone in Europe did not decrease. And they will find time, Luis Enrique bluntly stated that he considers Messi's decision to abandon the Argentina national team as a big plus for the club. They kept the leaders, they are unlikely to let Bravo go - even if the British start hunting for him. As a result, we get a balanced transfer summer, leaving open only the question of how the defense works. If the line reset is successful, then Barcelona will not let the fans down and inflame the Real Madrid fans by beating Zidane's team.

Barcelona is one of the contenders for the 2018/2019 Champions League! Every year, the "blue garnet" fight for victory in La Liga and European competitions, and the management puts the most lofty goals. The current season for Barcelona is going very well. Valverde set his sights on the La Liga title, running far ahead of the crisis Real Madrid, and in European competition the Catalans easily and simply pass their rivals. Will Barcelona's 2019 winter transfers strengthen the squad? There are some options that can help the Spanish champions.

Who can buy Barcelona in the winter?

To do this, we will determine the positions that require reinforcement:

• Central defender (Umtiti's constant injuries do not allow Valverde to relax);
• Center forward (Suarez has terrible recessions, and Munir is not yet drawn to a full-fledged base player);
• Central midfielder (it's time to look at who can replace Busquets).

Transfer options to Barcelona in winter: who can strengthen in January

1.Branislav Ivanovic (Zenit, defender - 34 years old). An experienced defender who moved to Russia last summer, becoming one of the leaders.

The leadership from Catalonia is ready to sign the Serb just before the end of the season, and after that, make a more serious transition. If we technically consider the transfer of Ivanovic, the improvement is not bad. For rotation, this is a great option. Moreover, he won’t take much money in six months. Will he want to leave St. Petersburg, where they pay well for only six months? This is question number one.

2. David Luiz (Chelsea, defender - 31 years old). More serious option for Barça, when viewed from the point of view of reinforcement.


But right away we note that Louise does not want to become a rotation player. At Chelsea, the Brazilian is doing great, he is waiting for a new long-term contract. Louise will not go to Barcelona by 90% (purely our opinion) due to age and high competition. He doesn't want to sit on the bench. And the Chelsea bosses are not yet ready to look at the sale option.

3. Andreas Christensen (Chelsea, defender - 22 years old). Blue Garnet management is looking at this guy as a major boost for the coming years.


For two seasons in a row, the Danish national team player showed himself perfectly, and this season the head coach Maurizio Sarri put him on the bench. If Barcelona's 2019 winter transfers start with the signing of Christensen, it will be a very high-profile and high-quality acquisition. You will have to pay from 40-45 million euros or more. But Sarri has already noted that he needs a defender, so Chelsea bosses are not going to sell someone who is very promising.

4. Harry Kane (Tottenham, striker - 25 years old). One of the options that could be the successor to Luis Suarez in Catalonia. It is almost impossible to arrange this transfer in winter, but we have included it in the list. The main problem is money. The Spurs president will ask for 200-300 million euros for this transfer.


Kane himself is probably more sympathetic to Real Madrid.

5. Luka Jovic (Eintracht F, forward - 20 years old). The youngest and most promising striker is playing in the Bundesliga this season. Only the lazy are not interested in Jovich.


The guy not only hit 10 goals in the Bundesliga, but also gives assists. Barcelona loves to work with young players who have high potential. For next season, Suarez will still remain, and Jovic will be gradually brought to the starting lineup. The Serbian will not mind signing with the Blue Garnets next season (and maybe in the winter transfer window 2019).

6. Pablo Fornals (Villarreal, midfielder - 22 years old). It is necessary for Barcelona to increase the depth of the midline. Why? Obviously Arturo Vidal drops out, practically does not play.

And Fornals is a young and promising guy who shows himself well. And most importantly - the presence of interest from Real Madrid. Winning the competition here is fundamentally important for the Catalans, and the amount of compensation in the amount of 25 million euros is not money for the blue garnets.

7.Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon, midfielder - 21 years old). Another option to strengthen the mid lane if Fornals fails.

The guy runs well for the second season in Lyon in a row, which also attracted the interest of Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal. Barcelona will need to shell out about 70-80 million euros for him, but such an increase will clearly be useful and of high quality. The player himself can make any decision, but if the contract is offered by Barcelona, ​​it is very difficult to resist.

8. Frenkie de Jong (Ajax, midfielder - 21 years old). According to the media - the first candidate for the leadership of Barcelona to replace Busquets.


Interest in Frankie in the "blue garnet" is simply cosmic. Sports director Eric Abidal has already spoken to the Dutch, but they have already set a price tag of at least 75 million euros. They will try to bring down the price, but here everything depends on Ajax. These guys can sell very expensively, and the demand for de Jong is huge (MS, Manchester United, Juventus, PSG and Real Madrid are ready to join the fight).

9.Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax, defender - 19 years old). Exactly what the Catalans need! Abidal is also intensively discussing this transition, but the price tag is again in the amount of 70 million euros and more.


It seems that the Spanish representatives are ready to pay for the 19-year-old Dutchman, but here, too, they will have to win the competition. Yes, and de Ligt himself is not against moving to Barça, but he is very afraid of depriving himself of a stable playing practice. Maybe Abidal will agree on the transition neither in winter nor even in summer, but only after a year and a half, which will allow Matthijs to age like a good wine.

10. Neymar (Barcelona, ​​striker - 26 years old). Probably, the return of the Brazilian to Catalonia is not expected only by the lazy. Neymar is not very happy with the current situation of PSG.


The striker sees no options for getting the Ballon d'Or in Ligue 1. In addition, the Parisians have problems in the Champions League. All this makes you think about returning to Barça, which really claims to win this European Cup. Neymar is afraid to commit his future to Real Madrid at a time of crisis and a comeback could be phenomenal for him. Moreover, the president of the "blue garnet" has a desire to get rid of the Frenchman Dembele, who can be used just in the exchange with Paris.

How much can Valverde get for Barcelona's 2019 winter transfers?

The leaders will give exactly what the specialist demands if Barça continue to lead in La Liga and easily cope with every next opponent in the Champions League. Allocating 100 million euros for Barça transfers is not a problem. Moreover, they have someone to sell (Denis Suarez, Andre Gomes, Dembele, Munir, Vidal - they are all in question for the next season), because the budget is not rubber.

The badgers' winter buff should really help Valverde and his team.