Paris Saint-Germain's season has been historic after winning a treble. Luis Enrique's team has claimed the league, the Champions League, and the cup. Their coach is already thinking about how to further improve his squad.
The Spanish coach has become a key piece of the Qatari project. His sporting authority within the club has grown. He has now made a decision that directly affects FC Barcelona.
PSG targets the same objective as Barça
Luis Enrique has identified a new name to strengthen his attack. It is the Colombian Luis Díaz, current Liverpool player. A footballer whom Barça also had among its priorities.
According to Don Balón, PSG is not only interested. The French club is willing to pay the 80 million euros that the English club is asking for. This amount, which Barça, with its economic limitations, can't match.
Luis Díaz has a contract until 2027. However, he would welcome a change of scenery this summer. His priority was Barça, but PSG's offer could completely change his future.
Luis Enrique sees him as the ideal winger. He has speed, imbalance, defensive work, and experience on big stages. Everything he is looking for to complete his attack after Mbappé's departure.
PSG's move puts pressure on Deco. The sporting director of the Catalan club had Díaz as a key signing for the new era. He now sees how his main target is slipping through his fingers.
Nico Williams, Barça's plan B
Faced with the possible departure of Luis Díaz to Paris, Barça is already considering alternatives. The name that convinces the most is Nico Williams. The young Athletic Club player has long been admired for his talent and potential.
Nico Williams has a release clause of 58 million. He is more affordable than Díaz and, in addition, he knows LaLiga. This fact, without a doubt, facilitates his adaptation to Hansi Flick's play style.
The new Barça coach believes he would fit perfectly. His speed down the left wing and his understanding with Lamine Yamal are advantages. In addition, he has international experience and continues to grow.
Deco knows he can't wait. If PSG signs Luis Díaz, the domino effect could accelerate. Other European clubs are also closely following Nico Williams.
Barça will have to act quickly if it doesn't want to lose its plan B as well. Despite financial difficulties, those at Camp Nou are determined to sign a winger. This is an absolute priority for the new project.
Meanwhile, Luis Enrique continues to set the pace in the market. He has PSG's full backing and the financial muscle to execute major operations. Luis Díaz is just the beginning of his plans for this summer.
Barça, in a critical situation
The operation for the Colombian is shaping up as a showdown between two very different projects. On one hand, PSG, champion of everything and with almost unlimited resources. On the other, Barça, forced to be creative in the face of a lack of liquidity.
Luis Enrique is clear: he wants Luis Díaz. He wants him now. In Paris, they are willing to speed up the operation to close the signing as soon as possible.
Barça, meanwhile, watches with concern as its target slips away. The lack of resources once again defines the Catalan club's market. Deco will have to make a move as soon as possible if he wants to avoid another setback.
Key hours in the transfer market. The showdown between Luis Enrique and Barça makes it clear who is ahead. At this moment, PSG's coach holds all the cards.