Official, what Barça are looking for is in Mallorca, neither Marcus Rashford nor Roony Bardghji

Following Hansi Flick's guidelines, last summer Deco strengthened the flanks of the Barça attack with the arrival of Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji. The English winger came from an inconsistent period at Manchester United, with seasons well below the desired level and a somewhat more promising loan spell at Aston Villa. Flick quickly identified him as a market opportunity that FC Barcelona couldn't let slip away.

Thus, in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, Deco managed to finalize the loan of Marcus Rashford including a purchase option valued at 30 million. The operation was enthusiastically received by the fans, who saw in the Englishman an immediate option to strengthen the left wing.

Meanwhile, the arrival of Roony Bardghji was also considered a masterstroke by the sporting management. The young Swede, one of the greatest prospects in European soccer, landed in Barcelona for just 2 million euros.

In terms of performance, both are showing highs and lows. Marcus Rashford has contributed work rate and depth, but his inconsistency and lack of accuracy in front of goal have raised doubts. Roony Bardghji, on the other hand, still hasn't managed to adapt to the pace and demands of Spanish soccer, which is a short-term concern.

Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji outshined by Mallorca's new star

While Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji are trying to offer their best version, in Mallorca a footballer who belongs to the club's recent past is shining. This is Jan Virgili, the winger who was sold by Deco last summer to the Balearic team for 3.5 million euros. The operation was justified by the need to lighten the squad and generate income, but today that decision is starting to look like an obvious mistake.

Jan Virgili is becoming one of the sensations of LaLiga. In his first appearances in the First Division, he has delivered consistent performances that have amazed everyone. His boldness, speed, and ability to decide matches have made him Mallorca's offensive reference point.

Barça, aware of the mistake, kept a buy-back option and 50% of his rights in case of a future sale. Even so, the figure for his return could skyrocket if Jan Virgili keeps up the level he has shown. Within the Catalan club, they internally acknowledge that his sale was rushed and that Jan Virgili fits perfectly into Flick's system.

Sources close to the sporting area confirm that Deco is closely following his progress and doesn't rule out activating the buy-back next summer. In fact, Hansi Flick has already conveyed his desire to have him back. We'll see what position Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji are in if Jan Virgili returns to Barça next season.