Barcelona is expected to strengthen their defense in the upcoming summer transfer window after defensive struggles, especially noticeable during their Champions League campaign where they failed to keep a clean sheet.
Spanish media reports have linked Arsenal defender William Saliba as a highly desired option for the Catalan club. However, Arsenal has made it clear that Saliba is not for sale, and any offer would need to meet a hefty €150 million price tag — a record fee for a defender.
Currently, signing a central defender is not a priority for Barcelona as they focus first on resolving their striker situation. Nonetheless, adding experienced defenders to Hansi Flick’s squad is viewed as important.
Barcelona has kept Andreas Christensen, but the absence of Iñigo Martinez after his move to Al-Nassr last August is felt.
It remains uncertain whether Barcelona will make a move for Saliba considering his current price, but he might refocus as an option in the coming years should the club’s financial situation improve.
