Although his future is up in the air, Ronald Koeman has identified 12 players he would part ways with over the summer if he continues as Barcelona's coach, Diario AS say.
The first chunk of players includes Matheus Fernandes, Miralem Pjanic, Junior Firpo, Neto Murara, Martin Braithwaite, Samuel Umtiti, and Philippe Coutinho. The coach would like all of these players to be sold.
Then there are Riqui Puig and Francisco Trincao, with Koeman reportedly wanting them to leave on loan next season. Although the coach doesn't count on them, Barca don't want to permanently part ways with the two youngsters.
Finally, the Dutchman would be ready to lose Sergi Roberto, Clement Lenglet and Ousmane Dembele in case a big offer comes in.
Meanwhile, the coach has identified his list of untouchable players as well, and it includes Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Sergino Dest and Antoine Griezmann. Leo Messi would be on the list as well, but his future is in his own hands as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Besides, Koeman considers that Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and especially Sergio Busquets are valuable squad members despite their age.
As for the Barcelona B players, the coach is ready to count on Oscar Mingueza, Inaki Pena and Ilaix Moriba, while Nico Gonzalez, Alex Collado and Konrad de la Fuente might be given their chances as well.
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For now, the only players open to leaving are Neto and Martin Braithwaite as they want to have more playing time. At the same time, there have been reports that both Matheus Fernandes and Samuel Umtiti refuse to leave.
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However, there are a few nuances with some of the players. Dembele, for example, will only be sold if he refuses to extend his contract which expires already in 2022.
The likes of Pique, Busquets, Roberto and Alba will be offered to undergo a pay cut and accept a lesser role at Camp Nou. If they refuse, Barca will proceed to sell them.
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