Barcelona working discreetly to finalise deal for Monaco full-back Deco identified in 2022 | OneFootball

Barcelona have been closely monitoring AS Monaco’s right-back Vanderson, with sporting director Deco keen on bringing the Brazilian defender to the club.

In fact, recent reports from SPORT suggest that behind-the-scenes efforts have been ongoing for months, laying the groundwork for potential negotiations.

Vanderson, for his part, is reportedly open to the idea of joining the Catalan giants.

Compared to Alves

The 23-year-old has drawn comparisons to former Barcelona legend Dani Alves due to his attacking instincts, technical ability, and pace.

Deco has admired Vanderson since January 2022, believing that his style of play aligns perfectly with the club’s philosophy.

His ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive discipline makes him a strong candidate for the right-back position.

Hansi Flick also sees the importance of adding an experienced full-back from a top European league to the squad.

Vanderson is wanted by Barcelona. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

With Vanderson fitting that profile, the German manager and Deco are in full agreement regarding his potential signing. The club has been tracking the player’s progress, keeping a close watch on his development and performances in Ligue 1.

Challenges in securing the signing

While Barcelona are eager to bring Vanderson to the club, finalising a deal will not be straightforward.

Monaco are already aware of the Blaugrana’s interest, but the French side are unlikely to make negotiations easy, especially with interest from Premier League clubs and another major European team.

A significant hurdle for Barcelona is their financial situation, particularly the restrictions imposed by Financial Fair Play regulations.

The club’s ability to proceed with negotiations will depend on generating additional revenue through new sponsorship deals or player sales.

However, a positive factor is that Barcelona have regained the 1:1 spending rule, which provides more flexibility in the market.

Vanderson remains one of the top priorities for the summer, and the club will explore every possible option to secure his signing.

If financial conditions allow, Barcelona will push ahead with their pursuit, aiming to strengthen their squad with a full-back who fits perfectly into their long-term plans.