Hansi Flick has received the news and he wasn't expecting it. Laporta has started negotiations to hire one of the players that Xavi had asked him to reinforce the midfield position: Stanislav Lobotka.
News site El Nacional has revealed that Stanislav Lobotka could "become an unexpected reinforcement" for next season, without even ruling out the possibility of bringing his arrival forward. Everything will depend on the departures that can take place at Barça and the money available.
The truth is that Hansi Flick has reportedly asked for reinforcements due to the multiple absences he has in midfield; and the name that Laporta has reportedly offered him is that of Stanislav Lobotka, Napoli's central midfielder.
Laporta is trying to find out the availability of Stanislav Lobotka, 29, who could leave Napoli for the right offer. He's a player who has always been very popular at Barça, especially when Xavi was in charge, having asked for his incorporation on several occasions.
Stanislav Lobotka, who has experience in Spain, would be interested in joining Barça, a team where he thinks he would fit in perfectly. He is a player who plays the Barça game and would be delighted to be able to pull on the Barça jersey.
Stanislav Lobotka is not a Priority for Flick
Although Laporta is interested in Stanislav Lobotka, the reality is that the midfielder is not a priority for Hansi Flick, who is clear about who should be the target.
Hansi Flick has held talks with Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, showing Barcelona's interest in signing Kimmich, their top priority for midfield.
He's the one he's highlighted in his agenda. Hansi Flick has asked Laporta to reinforce Barça's midfield with Kimmich. He is a player he likes and fits in as a pivot in the blaugrana squad.
Kimmich's contract with Bayern expires in 2025 and he has no intention of renewing it. Barcelona were already interested in him last summer, but it was considered impossible as he wouldn't be able to afford less than 50 million euros.
Everything will change in a few months: Kimmich will be free to negotiate his next contract in January. That's where Barça will come in, using the powerful figure of Hansi Flick. It's a bargain.
Although there may be talks for Stanislav Lobotka, the German coach's favorite is his compatriot Kimmich. It remains to be seen whether he can get him.