Overview
- Multiple Spanish outlets report Barcelona are very close to finalising a deal for 19-year-old Jorge Salinas and are pushing to complete terms before June 30 to keep a lower reported fee.
- Reports say the fee is widely read as €8 million until June 30 and set to rise thereafter, but Racing Santander disputes which clause currently applies.
- Barcelona are exploring creative payment structures, including staged payments, performance bonuses, sell-on clauses or including a youth player, to avoid a large immediate outlay.
- Negotiations reportedly involve super-agent Jorge Mendes and include a likely option to sign Salinas and loan him back to Racing for 2026–27 to continue his development.
- Salinas earned attention after a breakout season with Racing that included seven assists across about 32 appearances and the club’s promotion, and his likely move would increase competition at left-back for players such as Alejandro Balde.