Ansu, Haaland, Torres: Barcelona’s dream frontline for the long-term

From not having enough options at one time, Barcelona now have an abundance of attacking options at their disposal.

During the January transfer window, the Catalan giants went out and brought in as many as three forwards in the form of Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Although Adama was only signed on loan there is already chatter about his signing likely to be made permanent.

At the same time, it is no secret that the Blaugrana are eyeing the marquee signing of Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Haaland in the summer. One of the most prolific goalscorers on the planet currently, the young forward is a top priority for Joan Laporta & co.

It could lead to the club deciding to axe some of their existing forwards on the roster. And SPORT reports that Memphis Depay, whose contract expires in 2023, his compatriot Luuk de Jong and Martin Braithwaite could be shown the doors in the summer. Ousmane Dembele will also be headed for an exit with his contract running out.

The report then goes on to claim that Barcelona’s ideal attacking lineup would be the trio of Ferran, Haaland and Ansu Fati.

Torres has already shown great signs of promise in his handful of appearances for Barça and can be a huge long-term asset if groomed carefully. Fati may have had an injury-riddled eighteen months or so but his potential and quality have no bounds.

As for Haaland, he has proven himself to be a top marksman in the game and his eye for a goal is exactly what the Catalan heavyweights have been lacking this season.

While it might not exactly be the revered ‘MSN’ trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, a partnership of Ferran Torres, Erling Haaland and Ansu Fati has the capability to strike fear in any opposition.

What now remains to be seen is whether Barcelona are able to make that dream into a reality next season.