Goodbye Bayern Munich, more competition for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha at Barça

Little by little, Barça is starting to regain the attacking freshness that characterized them last year. The transitions have once again become more effective, the wingers' movement is proving decisive, and the team is creating chances with greater consistency. All of this has allowed the squad to regain confidence and play with renewed ambition.

In this context, the presence of Lamine Yamal and the return of Raphinha have marked a turning point. The "10" has left behind his pubalgia issues that made the start of the season complicated for him, while the "11" is also fully recovered and ready for action. However, even though Lamine and Raphinha are completely untouchable, both could face more competition in 2026, since Barça has found a great market opportunity that's hard to turn down.

Barça shows interest in a world-class winger

For weeks now, Flick has been seriously considering the possibility of strengthening the attacking line to increase internal competition. Although Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are key pieces, the sporting management believes that adding an experienced profile could further raise the competitive level. The coach wants reliable alternatives to fight for all possible titles next season.

It is in this context that a world-class name has emerged: Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian is no longer untouchable for Liverpool and the other day he lashed out in a seven-minute speech against the club's board, sealing his future at Anfield. That situation has sparked Barça's interest, who see in Salah a unique market opportunity.

Goodbye Bayern Munich, more competition for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha at Barça

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, another club that was closely following Salah, has decided to withdraw from the race. Max Eberl, sporting director of the German team, explained it bluntly. "Salah? With Lennart Karl, we've got an exceptional talent, so putting someone ahead of him now wouldn't make sense", said the executive.

This way, it seems that Barça is left alone in the race to sign Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian would bring imbalance, goals, and experience in the most demanding scenarios, as well as generate fierce competition with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Flick has always valued self-sufficient players in one-on-one situations, and the Liverpool winger fits perfectly into that concept.

It is true that there is also the possibility that Mohamed Salah could end up moving to Saudi Arabia. He has more than earned a great contract to finish his career, although it would be a shame to leave the elite given the high level he continues to show every day. Flick, Deco, and Laporta are surely evaluating this situation thoroughly to make the right decision.