​Barcelona has used the summer transfer window to overhaul its attack, and it appears the club is far from finished. The departure of Robert Lewandowski at the end of last season and the non-extension of Marcus Rashford’s loan left Barça with a pressing need to add fresh attacking talent in the market. The club completed a deal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon just before the World Cup and now looks set to sign Karim Adeyemi, continuing the trend of aggressively reshaping the frontline.
One more target on Barça’s radar is Belgian teenager Jesse Bisiwu. Earlier reports indicated that the Catalan club had submitted a bid for the 18-year-old. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are preparing to submit another offer for Bisiwu after an initial proposal of around €9 million was rejected by Club Brugge, who have also demanded a substantial sell-on clause as part of any agreement.
A particularly encouraging detail for Barcelona is the player’s stated preference. Romano notes that Bisiwu has told the club he wants to move, signaling his willingness to join the Blaugrana as negotiations between Barça and Club Brugge continue. While Barça still needs to reach a financial agreement with Brugge, the structure of the deal remains a major hurdle. Nevertheless, having a player who is committed to the move strengthens Deco’s position at the negotiating table.
After the initial €9 million bid was turned down, Barça is expected to return with an improved offer. The balancing act for Barcelona is clear: they view Bisiwu as a winger for the future, but financial discipline is essential when investing in young talents who are not yet guaranteed first-team minutes. The situation is further complicated by Ferran Torres’ uncertain future at the club, with speculation linking him to a potential departure to PSG this summer.
If Torres leaves, Barça’s attacking lineup could resemble a formidable array: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Jesse Bisiwu, and potentially Julian Álvarez if he arrives. Hansi Flick has been explicit about wanting players who contribute both off the ball and with it, emphasizing the importance of players who offer value in possession and without it. The current attacking setup is shaping up into a promising force for Barcelona ahead of the new season, and all eyes are on whether the club will ultimately seal a deal for Bisiwu.
In summary, Barcelona is actively recalibrating its attacking options after a summer of significant changes. The pursuit of Bisiwu represents part of a broader strategy to blend young, high-potential talent with proven and versatile attackers, all while maintaining financial prudence. As negotiations with Club Brugge continue and the club weighs an improved bid against the sell-on clause demands, fans await a final decision on whether Bisiwu will join the evolving Barcelona attack.