According to sources who spoke to 90min, Barcelona is convinced that La Liga will sanction their financial plans in the coming days, allowing them to start their transfer activity, which will involve re-signing Lionel Messi.
Barça has several summertime plans in place, but La Liga must approve them. Previous contracts for Ronald Araujo and Gavi weren't approved, which put their futures in danger.
90min knows that new contracts for Gavi and Araujo, as well as new terms for promising defender Alejandro Balde, remain priority goals for Barça.
But at Camp Nou, getting Lionel Messi back to Catalonia is the top priority.
Barça has been in discussions with Messi's team for months, and there is a significant likelihood that they will shortly finalize his signing. However, everyone concerned must continue to wait. That includes the manager Xavi, who aspires to soon take over the reins of his ex-teammate.
"Leo Messi's future will be decided next week. He has my full approval to join us, the player informed Mundo Deportivo.
He is aware that we are willing to accept him. Nothing has changed; our chances remain. Leo ought to be here. Let him make the choice. I'm prepared to include him into our framework.
Bernardo Silva and Joshua Kimmich's availability may rely on Messi, according to Xavi, who also said that replacing Sergio Busquets this summer is a top priority.
If Leo doesn't show up, a player with that description would be required, he continued. Bernardo? Although extremely challenging, it would be fantastic. Kimmich is a very good player who has a deep understanding of the game. A discussion with Bayern will take place if the door is open.
Vincent Roque? Finding a new striker is not crucial. Busquets needs to be replaced immediately, without a doubt. It's important.
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City is the subject of continuing negotiations for a free transfer, and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad has also been mentioned as a possible replacement for Sergio Busquets. Ruben Neves of Wolves has also been mentioned, despite Xavi's suggestion that the Portugal international isn't a top priority.
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