Barcelona are out to make some major signings this summer. However, some of the rumors making the rounds should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Let's take a look at players likely to join Xavi's project for next season, excluding Christensen and Kessie.
We rate the rumors from 1/10 to 10/10.
Defense
3/10 - Alex Grimaldo: Barca were keen on the left-back, but recent reports indicate they've turned their attention elsewhere.
4/10 - Kalidou Koulibaly: Barca are interested in the big Senegalese, but a deal for the 30-year-old is still difficult due to the club's finances.
4/10 - Javi Galan: Barca are not showing as much interest as the earlier rumors suggested.
5/10 - Jules Kounde: The Sevilla defender is being linked to Barca and Xavi really likes him, but his signing is still largely complicated.
6/10 - Jose Gaya: Barca have rekindled their interest in Jose Gaya, as per Mundo Deportivo.
8/10 - Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso: Barcelona are doing what they can to sign both Chelsea players, so this deal could really happen.
Midfield
2/10 - Paul Pogba: The Frenchman has been linked to multiple clubs including Barca, but he's unlikely to set foot at Camp Nou.
5/10 - Carlos Soler: Barcelona's interest in Soler is still alive, but his signing from Valencia remains difficult.
5/10 - Ruben Neves: The Portuguese would be delighted to join Barca, but the Blaugrana are yet to officially make a move for him.
7/10 - Martin Zubimendi: reports claim Xavi really likes the Sociedad man, but we have to see what happens in the summer.
Attack
1/10 - Darwin Nunez: Barcelona are not looking the way of the Uruguay striker at the moment.
3/10 - Romelu Lukaku: Barcelona were linked to Lukaku last week, but this deal looks highly unlikely based on the club's finances.
7/10 - Robert Lewandowski: Based on reports from Germany, Bayern will fight to keep Lewandowski, but they can't keep the player against his wishes. Thus. he's probably heading to Barca this summer.
8/10 - Raphinha: reliable reports claim Barcelona have already reached an agreement with the Brazilian.
