r/Barca • u/nightwind1 • May 21 '25

Question Given the backlash towards the Luis Diaz news, what would you prefer be done with 85M?

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Gyokeres, Sesko, Lookman, Osimhen, Nico, will all cost less than 85M. Heck, even Milos Kerkez the most sought after LB in the world, costs half that amount at around 40M. All the above purchases leave enough funds to purchase Joan Garcia or a fullback backup if we wanted as well. How would you use the funds if you were Deco?

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u/kubaDias May 21 '25

Would target Bastoni and Leão really. The second should be cheaper than Diaz or Nico and could fit LW or ST position. Also love Gavi but wouldn't say no to a deal for Julian Alvarez. To spend 85M just on Diaz would be the worst business in recent years, and we had a few ...

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u/rth9139 May 22 '25

Leao would be worse than Diaz imo. He’d cost about the same as Diaz if not more, and while Diaz isn’t as electric, he’s at least consistent with his effort. Leao is so hot and cold, he’ll make you find religion just to pray every match day morning that he shows up. One day he’s a Ballon D’Or contender, then the next has you wondering how he even made it to first division football.

Leao is the most inconsistent player I have ever seen, and it is not even close.