#4 Change in transfer policy
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Finally, Barcelona seem to be getting in right in terms of transfer policy. Though it could be argued that a number of the new signings from last summer haven’t fitted in, that says more about the immediate impact that media and supporters expect from the new players, than it does about Barca’s work in securing them.
On the face of it, at this moment, only Samuel Umtiti has stepped up to the plate. Yet, Paco Alcacer is slowly finding his feet – hard enough when you’re only playing a game here or there. Lucas Digne and Denis Suarez haven’t been given the chance to impress and Andre Gomes has perhaps allowed his price tag to get the better of him.
However, all are only 22 and 23 years of age. Theoretically years away from their peak, and lest we forget that all bar Suarez are trying to adapt to a system that they won’t have played at their previous clubs. The demands of playing for Barcelona are unique.
The change in attitude in the transfer market, looking for what’s needed rather than what sells shirts, is a positive move, but probably one that won’t truly be appreciated until this time next year.
