There is no doubt that Barcelona will begin to set their targets for next summer's transfer window, and given their ongoing financial problems, the free agent market will be closely monitored by the club's sporting department. , which is led by sports director Deco.
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Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has been mentioned as a possible free agent option, and fellow German star Joshua Kimmich also continues to be linked with a move to Catalonia. However, perhaps the highest profile player Barcelona could opt to pursue is Mohamed Salah.
Salah has made an incredible start to the 2024-25 season, and his performances are a big reason why Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League by five points. He managed eight goals and six assists in the league, but taking into account all competitions, it is 10 for the Egyptian superstar.
There is no doubt that Salah is adored by the red half of Merseyside, but that cannot prevent him from leaving at the end of the season. His contract is up next June, and for now, no agreement on an extension is imminent – as with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is being followed by Real Madrid.
According to Fichajes (via Caught Offside), Barcelona is one of the clubs considering a move for Salah if he becomes a free agent next summer. Joan Laporta is believed to be a driving force in these arrangements, as they see the 32-year-old as a marquee signing.
Salah is undoubtedly a world-class player, and he has shown that at Liverpool over the past seven years. However, there is a strong argument to suggest that Barcelona do not need him, and when considering the precarious financial situation of the club, signing him would not be a good idea.
Salah's natural position is on the right wing, and if he joined, he would need to be a regular starter – he would be lost otherwise. However, of course it would not be because Barcelona already has Lamine Yamal (and Raphinha, who is the backup in the position despite regularly playing on the left).
It would certainly be stupid if the development of Lamine Yamal was stunted by a player 15 years his senior. Barcelona should be aware of this, and when their expected wage demands are also taken into account, their interest should end fairly quickly.
Barcelona we need to sign next summer, but Salah should not be one of them. Basically, it wouldn't be a good idea, even if the club wasn't in financial trouble.
