Barcelona sporting director Deco targeting three key signings in 2024

Even though we are just a few months into the new season, plans for the next summer are already underway at FC Barcelona.

Led by director Deco, the sporting department at the club is already working on identifying the areas of the squad that need strengthening and drawing up possible options and targets for those positions.

Now, SPORT is reporting that Deco has plans to make three key strategic signings for Barcelona come 2024, which should put the team in a solid position in terms of squad strength and balance.

Two new full-backs and a young pivot

The idea is that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez should have two reliable options for every position on the pitch.

That has not been the case with the pivot midfield position this season, with summer signing Oriol Romeu being the only natural option in the role.

The Spaniard was never going to be a long-term solution and his form has also waned a bit of late, which is why Deco & co. are already working on bringing in a young pivot midfielder into the roster next year.

Apart from the defensive midfield position, Deco also wants to sign two new full-backs, one for each side, irrespective of whether Joao Cancelo’s stay is made permanent.

Both Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso are out of contract at the end of the season and a renewal is unlikely, leaving the space for new full-backs to come into the roster.

While market opportunities will be explored, the option of betting on in-house talents is not ruled out, which could open the doors for loanees like Alex Valle and Julian Araujo.

A left-winger the icing on the cake

Apart from the three aforementioned positions, Xavi and Barcelona would also like to bring in a new winger, but only if the conditions permit for such a move.

Ansu Fati will return from his loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion but could be shipped off in a permanent transfer as he is not counted upon.

Xavi has always wanted to bring in a natural left-winger to strengthen his attacking unit, but the options that Barça like are out of their reach, financially speaking. But if there are any major sales, the avenue will be explored.