Barcelona transfer plan: How Laporta and Deco aim to fund Victor Osimhen deal

FC Barcelona are once again looking at Victor Osimhen as the striker to lead their attack, but this time there is a clear plan behind the interest, Afrik-Foot reports.

The Spanish giants have struggled for goals at key moments this season, and club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco believe Osimhen is the right man to fix that problem.

The Nigerian forward has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers, with his pace, strength and sharp finishing inside the box causing tons of nightmares for defenders.

While Barcelona are soaring in La Liga, the club’s Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat against Atletico Madrid reveals the need for a striker who can score regularly and decide big matches. Osimhen fits that profile perfectly. However, the club’s financial situation remains a major hurdle.

In recent years, Barcelona have faced well-documented economic challenges, limiting their ability to spend freely in the transfer market. That means any move for a top player must be carefully planned.

Osimhen, currently shining at Galatasaray, will not come cheap. Reports suggest the Turkish club are unwilling to consider offers below €100m, a figure that places the deal among the most expensive in football.

This is where the new strategy kicks in for Barcelona.

Victor Osimhen: Player sales key to unlocking €100m deal

Rather than abandoning the move, Barcelona’s leadership are working on a plan to raise funds through player sales, according to a Fichajes report.

The idea is to sell selected members of the current squad to generate cash and reduce the wage bill, making room for a high-profile signing like Victor Osimhen.

This approach has become common at the club in recent transfer windows. By offloading players who are no longer central to the project, Barcelona hope to create both financial space and tactical clarity.

It is suggested that several players could be made available for transfer this summer. While no final decisions have been publicly confirmed, the intention is that Barcelona must sell before they can buy.

Deco is said to be leading the sporting side of this plan, identifying which players can leave without weakening the team too much. At the same time, Laporta is focused on ensuring the club remains within financial regulations while still being competitive.

Despite the challenges, Osimhen remains the top target. Internally, there is strong belief that his arrival would transform the attack. His ability to stretch defences, press opponents and score under pressure is seen as exactly what the team is missing.

Still, Barcelona are keeping their options open. If raising the required funds proves too difficult, they may turn to cheaper alternatives. But within the club, there is an understanding that few strikers in world football can offer what Osimhen brings.

The coming months will be crucial. Barcelona’s summer transfer plans may depend entirely on how successful they are in selling players.

If they succeed, the move for Osimhen could quickly become one of the biggest stories of the transfer window and possibly reshape the future of the club.