'We will find the formula for Financial Fair play. There will be more player arrivals. Not via normal transfers, but we want to do many exchanges [swap deals] with other clubs where there are many players that interest us," Joan Laporta has told Gol.
Up until now, there have been many speculations in the press about potential swap deals. For examples, it's been said that Barcelona would be interested in swapping some of their players for Manchester City's duo Aymeric Laporte and Joao Cancelo. Besides, Matthijs de Ligt is also said to be on Barca's wishlist.
As for other incoming transfers, the Catalans have already landed Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia on free transfers and are expected to announce Memphis Depay soon.
RELATED NEWS
'The situation where we lose and nothing changes has to end': Laporta confirms incoming departures
"The situation where we lose and nothing changes has to end. Everything has consequences. We demand a certain level [from our players]. We have to do a thorough renovation and we are working on it. We are going to bring in players to improve the squad. Surely, there will be news next week," Joan Laporta said during Eric Garcia's presentation.
"Everything is being planned, you will have news soon. If there are arrivals, there must be departures as well. We will have to balance the first-team squad and you will see our decisions soon."
According to previous reports, Barcelona have identified six players they want to sell first. Namely, Matheus Fernandes, Martin Braithwaite, Junior Firpo, Neto, Miralem Pjanic and Samuel Umtiti. Besides, the Catalans will reportedly look to sell Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto if they refuse to extend their contracts.
Barca pick 6 players to sell first, Dembele and Roberto next in line (reliability: 4 stars)
Starting with next week, Barcelona will focus on offloading the deadwood, the reputable Diario AS journalist Javi Miguel says.
Matheus Fernandes, Martin Braithwaite, Junior Firpo, Neto, Miralem Pjanic and Samuel Umtiti are said to be the players that the Catalans want to sell first. The named players have been placed on the market, it's reported.
The ones next in line to be sold would be Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele. However, Barca will only look to offload them if they don't extend their contracts. The deals of both players expire in 2022.
