Expelled Al Hilal saves Mercato Barcelona… and the 4 stars are on the brink.

Barcelona are now focused on either Julián Alvarez or a straight forward to fill the goal void left by Lewandowski following the signing of Anthony Gordon on the left wing, but the question of strengthening the defensive line remains unresolved.

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo say that after Alessandro Bastoni’s departure, with Barcelona insisting on a left-handed defender for months and the Inter Milan man being their first choice, the only reinforcement will be the continued presence of Joao Cancelo, whose agent Jorge Mendes is working to find a permanent deal with the Saudi club.

Condie threatens to leave

Coach Hansi Flick has Jules Kunde in the right-back position, although the club has not ruled out the possibility of a transfer, as his name has been linked to “Liverpool” for some time.

The Frenchman competes with Cancelo and Eric Garcia, in addition to Xavi Espart and Joffrey Torrents, who are considered the club’s preferred options.

Unstable centers

Current options at centre-back include Ronald Araujo, Pau Kobarsi, Andreas Christensen and Erik Garcia, although their positions are unstable.

Uruguayan Araujo doesn’t want to leave and Christensen’s contract extension is pending, while Erik prefers to play in the heart of defence.

The newspaper noted that Koparsi is a guaranteed and untouchable starter, while Gerard Martin had an exceptional season at centre-back last year.

The left wing is crowded

On the left wing, Barcelona have Cancelo himself if he can improve his position, Gerard Martin in his natural position and even Alejandro Balde, who is rumored to be leaving but doesn’t want to leave the club.