da bet7k: The Blaugrana may have won La Liga, but that doesn't mean they are going to stand still in the transfer market in the coming months
da prosport bet: All attention is geared towards Lionel Messi in Catalunya. Barcelona have, effectively, been preparing for this for months. All of their financial moves, stretching as far back as the retirement of Gerard Pique last November, have been coordinated for the chance of a Messi return.
And right now, it could go either way. The Blaugrana's finances are reportedly improving, but they have to sort out other, pre-signed, agreements before they can focus on Leo. By then, he might have lost patience with his boyhood club.
There are other options, too. Messi, ironically, comes at a position Barcelona don't really need upgrading. However, there are clear shortages at right-back and defensive midfield, with the legendary Sergio Busquets to replace. And while the soon-to-be-announced signing of free-agent centre-back Inigo Martinez is a start, bigger names are sure to be linked.
So, the Blaugrana want one player, and probably require a few others. And with their infamous financial woes starting to look slightly less crippling, there could be room for some moves this summer.
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(C)GettyImagesLionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Heard of him? The Messi saga seems to change every hour, but, fundamentally, Barcelona want him and Messi wants to go. Everything hinges, it appears, on the Blaugrana's finances. Their financial viability package was reportedly approved by La Liga, but the Spanish giants have to complete the registrations of a number of players before they can turn to their club legend.
They will rely on Messi to wait, it appears, something the Argentine has given little indication he will do. One to watch (if you weren't already)…
Advertisement(C)Getty ImagesIlkay Gundogan (Man City)
Gundogan seemed poised for a City exit just a few weeks ago, having failed to agree a new contract. But rumours have since cropped up that the Germany midfielder might want to stay in Manchester, and that would complicate what, at one point, seemed a very straightforward Barcelona deal.
The club have a concrete interest in the centre-midfielder, and he would certainly offer quality to the Barca engine room. If he shoots down City's offer — a real possibility — the Blaugrana could snap him up.
GettyVitor Roque (Athletico Paranaense)
Everyone would seemingly like Vitor Roque, but not everyone can afford him. He isn't the first Brazilian teenager to be compared with Ronaldo, and he certainly won't be the last, but his electric pace and finishing ability certainly evoke memories of the legendary striker.
The Blaugrana don't need a No.9 immediately, but Vitor won't quite be ready for top-flight European football for a year or two, anyway, and by that time, Robert Lewandowski will be in the twilight of his career.
But other clubs share similar thinking. Arsenal and Real Madrid are both also interested, but all three need impact players now. Would they be willing to splash €45 million (£39m/$49m) on someone who isn't yet ready?
Getty ImagesRuben Neves (Wolves)
Neves reportedly divides opinion inside the Barcelona boardroom. Club president Joan Laporta is a massive fan, and sees the Wolves midfielder as the ideal pivot to replace the outgoing Busquets. Xavi, though, isn't quite as convinced and would prefer other options.
Whether he's first choice for the spot or not, there have been a number of concrete links to the Portugal international, who has made it clear he wants out of Molineux— and would like a Barcelona move. Everything could come together at the right price.