Barcelona, the epitome of European elegance, are not only close to reconquer the domestic glory but also heading towards a Champions League victory knocking down bitter rivals Real Madrid – particularly the latter one that became a monopoly of Los Blancos in recent past. Although formerly known for their youth development and famous ‘La Masia’ institution, the Catalans are also just another big spender these days who are looking for significant signings in each transfer window. They already got a decent enough squad to dominate teams across the globe and their unbeaten status in La Liga, as well as Champions League, indicates their strength and ability to dictate the world football.
A team of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Andres Iniesta are bound to rule the game with their own integrity and excellence yet the management will be looking for further reinforcements in summer to increase the depth and nourish the future.
These are the three players they should be chasing in summer when the transfer window will open ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.
Antoine Griezmann
Age: 27
Current Club: Atletico Madrid
Country: France
The Frenchman is La Liga’s one of the top performers for seasons now but likely to draw an end to his attachment with the Rojiblancos despite putting pen to a new deal last summer. He is heavily linked to a move to Barcelona for quite some time now and with financial supremacy, the Catalans are well capable of triggering his hefty asking fee. Both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are in their 30s now and promising Ousmane Dembele is too young to carry the baton all alone when both of the iconic attackers will be past their prime. Griezmann is at his peak now and holds experience of a very top order for both club and country. He, too, will be looking to conquer silverware now and joining the Cules will offer him that opportunity every single season.
Matthijs de Ligt
Age: 18
Current Club: Ajax
Country: Netherlands
The Dutch wonderkid is already regular for his club and country at a senior level and delivering performances of a very highest order week in week out. He holds everything to be a ‘next gen’ superstars and clubs are already lining up bids for this talented centre-back. Barcelona currently have Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti as the first-team central defensive pair but lack enough quality back-ups who will step up in someone’s absence and gradually secure a regular place in Barca backline. Thomas Vermaelen is in his thirties and may be offloaded soon. Yerry Mina, the Colombian youngster, is rated highly but yet to experience enough minutes at a senior level. De Ligt is already prepared to slot in any defensive line and the Catalans will have a gem of a star in their ranks if they decide to acquire the Dutchman.
Christian Eriksen
Age: 26
Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur
Country: Denmark
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The Danish dynamite has taken the Premier League by storm since his arrival from Ajax and his style of play perfectly suits the football philosophy that is practiced in Barcelona. Although they have acquired Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in winter, the signing of Eriksen is still required in the long run. Coutinho will slot in the Andres Iniesta role when the 33-year-old veteran will hang up his boots and Eriksen will operate as a midfield attacker who will pull the strings just from behind the forward line.
