Barcelona’s headline signings will depend on several exits

There has been plenty of discussion about Barcelona’s extensive plans in the upcoming summer transfer window, with the Blaugrana looking to majorly reinforce their squad as part of this tremendous rebuild under Joan Laporta.

Targets have been identified in every position for the Catalans to build a fearful team ahead of next season to restore the club’s glory on the big stages. Some of these include the likes of Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christiensen and Raphinha of Leeds United.

The Indonesian Barcelona news account Barcastuff.id conducted an exclusive interview with the club’s official correspondent Samuel Marsden to get some insight into some of their targeted signings.

Marsden revealed that Barcelona’s interest in Erling Haaland, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski is concrete. However, any deal that is not a free transfer depends on various other factors.

He states that the departures of Ousmane Dembele and Memphis Depay could be on the cards, which could influence the club’s market decisions. For example, if Dembele does not leave, Raphinha’s arrival could be ruled out.

Lewandowski has been recently discussed in the media, but Barcelona’s interest in Haaland is well-documented. Both players will command a high salary, and Haaland’s signing would need a relatively heavy sum paid to Borussia Dortmund.

Plenty of Barcelona players like Clement Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti and even Sergi Roberto are linked with summer exits. Those sales, coupled with those of Antoine Griezmann and potentially Philippe Coutinho, could rake in enough money for Barcelona to splash out in the window.

With Franck Kessie already signed and Raphinha’s deal looking as easy as the flick of a switch, Barcelona will have to work just as hard to make sure they do not find themselves in another wage bill predicament.