New leader emerges in Barcelona’s winger search | OneFootball

The powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona have identified a new frontrunner in their search for a new left winger.

That’s according to Diario Sport, who have on Tuesday provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in Catalunya’s capital.

Barcelona, of course, spent much of this past summer working to secure wide reinforcements.

This came amid the widespread consensus at the Camp Nou that new boss Flick’s squad was not sufficiently stocked in the attacking third.

In the end, no such arrival was forthcoming, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal having since eased concerns by way of stellar starts to the campaign.

But Barca’s search for fresh blood has not been brought to an end as a result.

Deco and co. are continuing to work tirelessly behind the scenes, with a view to bringing in a new left winger.

And, according to Sport, amid this search, a new favourite has this week emerged:

‘Sporting director Deco understands that the ’11’ position must be strengthened and in this sense Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is now the most realistic option.’

Napoli standout Kvaratskhelia, it is understood, has overtaken both Nico Williams and Rafael Leão on the shortlist of targets at the Camp Nou.

The Barcelona board, though, are fully aware of what a tough task lies in wait, in negotiating with notoriously stubborn Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Conor Laird – GSFN