Xavi wants to sign at least seven players this summer, Diario Sport's reliable Ferran Correas reports (5 stars). The Barcelona coach wants a goalkeeper, two full-backs, a centre-back, a midfielder and two forwards.
In the goal, Neto is considered a certain departure. Inaki Pena has the most chances to assume the backup role behind Marc-Andre ter Stegen for next season.
Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti are expected to be sold. At least one new centre-back will join Barca. Andreas Christensen has already been signed.
At right-back, Cesar Azpilicueta is the target. However, Chelsea have extended his contract and the Catalans will have to negotiate a deal.
The club doesn't want to spend a lot on a new left-back because Jordi Alba will remain the starter. Barca are currently targeting Javi Galan, Alex Telles, Alex Grimaldo, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Alex Moreno.
Xavi has already picked the six midfielders he wants for next summer: Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Nico, Sergio Busquets and Franck Kessie. The latter would arrive as a free agent.
In attack, Barca are interested in Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. Agreeing terms with Raphinha won't be a problem, but the club has to negotiate with Leeds United. As for Lewa, he is open to joining us and there have already been contacts with his agents.
Before Barcelona can strengthen their squad, they will have to fix minor economic issues as sell some players.
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