FC Barcelona actively seeking agreement from Nico Schouten to overcome anticipated Registration Committee hurdles, sources suggest.

The Spanish giants face a complex situation surrounding the forward, with murmurs in Catalan media indicating that the player's registration status is not straightforward. General Manager Jordi Cardoner, along with sporting director Eric Abirol, is reportedly spearheading internal efforts to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution before the transfer window slams or shortly thereafter. While Barca was the initial buyer and held a formal negotiation right for the player, concerns over documentation or specific regulatory requirements have complicated the path to a sporting registration for Schouten. The club, desperate to inject competition and provide cover for the influential Robert Lewandowski, is understood to be exploring various angles, potentially including adjustments to the player's contract terms proportional to the complexity of the registration process.

The underlying issue involves potential complexities related to FIFA regulations or nationality paperwork involving Schouten, a factor that went unexamined in previous dealings with the striker. Barca management perceives a golden opportunity – the mandatory, free transfer of Schouten from RB Leipzig could be finalized relatively quickly provided these administrative worries are satisfactorily resolved. Neglecting to act while there is still negotiation leverage could risk losing the player who had performed capture with immense living costs – tens of millions can be involved, though he is registered on loan. Convinced Schouten is the best available option, the club intends to be present to facilitate his integration now rather than later. Coaches require goals, and patience wearing thin, Schouten is drawn to the established squad power at Barca.

Key figures within the club hierarchy are also cognizant that resolving issues swiftly is vital not only for securing Schouten's presence but also for the overall transfer momentum. A prolonged, acrimonious departure from Leipzig could intensify tactical competition elsewhere from high spenders. Furthermore, the club must manage expectations, making a clear, firm offer known, even as internal processes work towards finalizing his arrival unencumbered by administrative loopholes or costly franchises. The reported "plan" involves agreeing core terms with Schouten, putting the finishing touches on a resolution mechanism for international transfers via the Registration Committee, and ensuring the conditions are met for him – a highly regarded talent – to sign quickly.

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