Barcelona refuses to pay a high termination fee, Diaz is blocked, Frick targets Perisic

According to multiple media reports, although Diaz is still Barcelona's first choice target to strengthen the left, due to differences in transfer fees, coach Frick has turned his attention to the old player and Croatian veteran Perisic, seeing him as a viable alternative.

Although he led the team to win the domestic triple championship in his first season at Barcelona, ​​Frick is determined to continue to sign and increase the lineup this summer. In addition to the goalkeeper and left back positions, we also hope to introduce a new left winger. Dias is Barcelona's first choice target, and the Colombia international who helped Liverpool win the 2024-25 Premier League championship is outstanding. However, the latest news shows that Barcelona executives are unwilling to pay the 80 million euro termination fee requested by Liverpool. Therefore, Frick had to launch Plan B and lock in the former Bayern Love player Perisic.

Spanish "World Sports" revealed that Barcelona believes that Perisic can effectively "enhance the team's left-wing strength." This experienced Croatian international is known for his versatile attributes. His joining will not only enhance the depth of the front line, but also intensify healthy competition within the team. Frick and Perisic worked with Bayern Munich as a key factor in this potential transfer. In 2020, Frick led Bayern to achieve the great achievements of the "triple crown" and Perisic participated in it throughout the whole process and was an important member of the team. After leaving Bayern, Perisic played for Tottenham Hotspur and Hayduke, and last season he played for Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie. Although he is 36 years old, he still played 35 games for Eindhoven in the 2024-25 season and handed over efficient data to create 26 goals. For Frick, Perisic's value lies in his combat power and multi-position adaptability. He is competent on the left and right wings, and can provide Barcelona with a reliable rotation choice, effectively sharing the pressure of Rafinia and Yamal.

For Barcelona, ​​which is still plagued by financial problems, the situation of Perisic's contract is a major benefit. His contract with Eindhoven will expire on June 30, which means Barcelona is expected to attract him in the form of a visa-free form, completely avoiding the barriers to transfer fees. If the trip is complete, Perisic is likely to be Barcelona's second signing this summer. Previously, the club had basically finalized the termination fee of 25 million euros and introduced goalkeeper Garcia from Espanyol.