In recent news, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has put Manchester United on alert. With his admission that the club may need to sell players in order to balance their financial books. Laporta’s comments have raised eyebrows across the football world. With many wondering which Barcelona stars could be on the chopping block.
The Catalan giants have been facing financial difficulties for some time now, with debt levels exceeding €1 billion. The club has been struggling to balance their books, and. It appears that Laporta is now considering selling players in order United to generate much-needed revenue.
While Laporta did not mention any specific players that may be sold. There are a few names that immediately come to mind. Barcelona’s star man, Lionel Messi, is out of contract this summer, and there has been much speculation about his future. It would be a huge blow to Barcelona, both on and off the pitch. However, selling him could generate a significant amount of revenue. Which may be too tempting for the club’s hierarchy to ignore.
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Another player who could potentially be sold is Antoine Griezmann. The French forward has struggled to find his best form since joining Barcelona in 2019, and. There have been rumours that he may be sold in order to free up funds for new signings. While Griezmann is undoubtedly a talented player. His performances for United have been underwhelming, and. The club may feel that they can find a better use for the €120 million they spent on him.
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Other players who could potentially be sold include Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, and Samuel Umtiti. Coutinho has failed to live up to expectations since joining Barcelona from Liverpool in 2018. He has spent much of this season on the sidelines due to injury. Dembele, meanwhile, has been inconsistent since joining Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017. He has also struggled with injuries. Umtiti, who was once regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world. United has been plagued by injuries and has fallen down the pecking order at the Camp Nou.
While Laporta’s comments may be concerning for United fans. They are not entirely unexpected. The club has been facing financial difficulties for some time now. It was always likely that they would need to sell players in order to balance their books. However, the fact that Laporta has made these comments publicly suggests that. The club may be more willing to sell players than previously thought.
