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Barcelona are on the verge of securing a transfer deal for Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal after exchanging the necessary documents. The striker is expected to undergo a medical examination shortly before signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2028. The transfer fee, reported to be around €10 million, represents a low-cost option for Barcelona and could assist the club in registering goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic within financial fair play constraints.
The acquisition of Gabriel Jesus follows Barcelona’s unsuccessful pursuit of Julián Alvarez, with the club now adding a striker who fits manager Hansi Flick’s tactical approach. The Brazilian forward is valued for his ability to link play and press effectively, attributes that suit Flick’s high-press system. The relatively modest fee and short-term contract further reduce the financial risk for the club.
Squad Developments and Transfer Talks
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen has entered the market for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó, who is available for transfer and reportedly prefers to remain in a top European league. Barcelona is also engaged in contract renewal discussions with young talents Hamza Abdelkarim and Xavi Espart, both of whom have impressed during pre-season and the initial matches under Flick.
Off the pitch, Barcelona players have publicly bid farewell to Héctor Fort after the young defender’s permanent move to Real Sociedad was finalized. Additionally, the club is negotiating with Inter Milan over a possible swap deal involving Balde and Dimarco. However, Inter remains hesitant to part with Dimarco, meaning Barcelona would likely need to include additional cash in what is shaping up to be a complex late transfer deal.
Financial fair play remains a concern for Barcelona, particularly regarding the registration of goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. If the club cannot free up sufficient wage space, a loan arrangement for Livakovic may become necessary to comply with regulations.
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