Beyond the attack, Flick is keen to bolster his defensive options with a high-calibre left-footed centre-back. Inter's Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as one of the favourites among the Barca hierarchy.
The deal for Bastoni is expected to be fairly expensive, though, with Inter said to be interested in a sale to help fund other transfers. Unlike other deals in the past, Barcelona are currently ruling out the inclusion of players as make-weights, preferring a straightforward cash transaction. With a contract in Milan running until 2028, any negotiation will be complex, but Barca are hopeful they can convince the Italian giants to part with their defensive cornerstone to fund their own rebuilding process.