Barcelona is actively shaping its squad for the future, with plans to sign a new goalkeeper either in January or the summer of 2025, as the club looks to strengthen its options between the posts. Meanwhile, the Catalan giants continue to monitor the progress of former defender Mikayil Faye, who impressed with his recent performances for Rennes, particularly in a match against Monaco. With both immediate and long-term goals in mind, Barcelona is poised to make key moves to bolster its roster.
Barcelona Monitoring Ex-Defender After Monaco Display
Barcelona may have approved Mikayil Faye’s sale to Rennes in the last transfer window, but they continue to keep a close eye on his development.
A report from SPORT suggests that the Catalan club continues to closely monitor the progress of young centre-backs.
Faye’s transfer to Rennes was financially advantageous for Barcelona, with the defender sold for €10.3 million. However, his early days at the French club got off to a slow start.
Due to some discomfort, Faye was unavailable, missing matches for both Rennes and the Senegal national team.
As a result, he missed both club and international matches during the first two windows of the season.
Faye Featured in the Match Against Monaco
However, last week, Faye finally made his long-awaited debut, notably against Monaco. Rennes’ coach, Julien Stephan, gave him a starting role in a defensive setup featuring three center-backs.
He was paired with Norway’s Leo Skiri Østigard and Ghana’s Alidu Seidu at the center of the defense.
Despite Rennes’ narrow 1-2 loss, Faye’s performance stood out. In the 71 minutes he played, the Senegalese defender impressed with his excellent anticipation, strong tackles, and quick reactions.
His ability to read the game and make crucial interventions was particularly notable, drawing the attention of those observing closely.
Barcelona’s ongoing interest in Faye is hardly surprising, given the potential he has demonstrated.
Whether Barcelona looks to re-sign him in the future or simply capitalize on his rising market value, it’s evident they stand to benefit from his development.
Faye’s progress continues to be a key focus for Barcelona, which will closely monitor his efforts as he strengthens its reputation in France.
Barcelona to Sign Another Goalkeeper in January or June
Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury has prompted Barcelona to urgently address issues in their goalkeeping department.
The club notably reached out to Wojciech Szczesny, bringing him out of retirement as a potential backup for ter Stegen.
He is expected to compete with Inaki Peña for the starting role, though it seems coach Hansi Flick favors the Polish goalkeeper for the position.
Barcelona Set to Sign Another Goalkeeper
However, a recent report from Miguel Rico (via FCB World) has provided an intriguing look into Barcelona’s plans for their goalkeeping department.
It seems the Catalans are not entirely satisfied with their current options and are likely to pursue another goalkeeper.
The signing could happen either in January or the summer of 2025. While the timing is still undecided, both sporting director Deco and coach Hansi Flick agree that adding a new goalkeeper may be essential.
Who Could Barcelona Target?
Barcelona should have no trouble finding options in the goalkeeper market.
Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa has been frequently linked with Barcelona in recent weeks, though they will face competition from Manchester City.
Several free agents are currently available, including Keylor Navas, Edgar Badia, and Loris Karius. Additionally, a number of goalkeepers will see their contracts expire at the end of the season.
There are multiple free agents on the market, such as Keylor Navas, Edgar Badia, and Loris Karius. Additionally, several goalkeepers will have their contracts run out at the end of the season.
OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka has also been linked with a move to Barcelona, although the Polish player declined to comment on his future.
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