Amidst the fierce competition in the transfer market, the attraction strategy of FC Barcelona (Barcelona) is becoming clearer. According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, although Napoli had been interested in bringing in Barcelona midfielder Romeu, the offer was rejected by Barcelona. Meanwhile, Barcelona has regarded Nico Williams and Olmo as the primary targets in its current transfer strategy, while the reinforcement of the back position has been put on the back burner for the time being.
Behind this decision is Barcelona's high level of trust in the existing midfielders, especially head coach Frick's full recognition of Romeu. With the team facing a midfield plagued by injuries, and key players such as Gavi, De Jong and Pedri getting injured, Barcelona treasures the existing midfield resources even more, and is unwilling to let go of any of its powerhouse players easily.
A Serie A club recently made an offer to Barcelona with the intention of bringing in Romeu. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Romeu himself did not consider this option because the club does not participate in any European competitions. This detail further reveals Romeu's high standards and strict requirements for his career development, and he prefers to join a club that can participate in European tournaments and provide a higher competitive platform.
In addition, although there was news that Barcelona was interested in bringing in Merino, the relevant work has stalled. This shows that Barcelona is more cautious and pragmatic in attracting reinforcements, no longer blindly pursuing the number of players, but more focused on the quality of players and the actual needs of the team.
