Barcelona Plans Major Sales to Fund Luis Díaz Signing

 FC Barcelona is actively working on its summer transfer strategy, with a clear focus on signing Luis Díaz from Liverpool.

However, the operation is proving to be a significant challenge, as Liverpool has set a firm asking price of at least €80 million for the Colombian winger.

"Liverpool's position is clear and firm. There is no intention to negotiate below that minimum," reports indicate, complicating Barcelona's aspirations.

To facilitate such a high-profile signing, Barcelona must first recover the 1:1 rule, which would allow the club to reinvest every euro earned from player sales

This requires a thorough cleanup of the club's finances and generating substantial income through outgoing transfers.

"Without income from transfers, it will not be possible to dream of such an expensive signing as Luis Díaz," club leaders have acknowledged.

The club's offices are already exploring various departures to reduce the wage bill and increase liquidity. Among the players likely to leave are Pablo Torre, who is seeking more playing time, and Pau Víctor, from whom the club hopes to generate income.

Additionally, the possibility of transferring Marc-André ter Stegen remains on the table, as the goalkeeper still holds a strong reputation in Europe.

Barcelona has also finalized a loan deal for Ansu Fati to Monaco, which, while not generating immediate funds, alleviates part of his substantial salary.

However, the most significant potential sale could be that of Ronald Araújo. The Uruguayan center-back is on the list of possible departures, and if an offer close to €60 million materializes, it could significantly impact the club's financial planning.

A sale of Araújo, combined with the other outgoing operations, could yield around €100 million for Barcelona. With this financial boost and a lighter wage bill, the club would be in a much stronger position to resume its pursuit of Luis Díaz, making the dream of signing the talented winger a more attainable reality.