I would have named Barcelona as a possible team to compete with Madrid, but after Laporta fired xavi, then revealed flick as a new coach, I changed my opinion and lowered my expectations.
Why are you lowering your expectations because of Hansi Flick? He is a very successful manager if you aren't aware of his achievements so far.
A World Cup trophy with Germany, A Champions League trophy with Bayern Munich and many more trophies additionally... Xavi is much more inexperienced than him as a manager. I don't have any problem with Xavi though. I think he will also be one of the really good managers one day. I hope his next team would be a decent one.
Players linked to Barcelona are Jeremy Frimpong from Bayern Leverkusen and also the name Nico Williams from Atletico Bilbao. They shouldn't hesitate to sell off names like Raphina, Robert Lewandoski, Araujo and if possible to achieve, Sergio Roberto and Balde. Frankie De Jong included but he has hugely rejected offers for him to leave Barcelona.
Frimpong wouldn't leave this summer in my opinion. Xabi Alonso seems like he is convincing for his stars to stay at Leverkusen for another year. Nico Williams is said to be a target for Arsenal as well so I'm curious what his decision will be? I feel like he might favour continuing to play in the La Liga. I agree about your names to sell list. I respect Lewandowski but he is done obviously.
