Barcelona open to summer offers for three forwards, including La Masia gem

When Barcelona announced their complete squad ahead of the commencement of the 2022-23 season, all eyes across the globe were on the Catalan forward department.

Studded with names like Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay, the Blaugranas boasted of one of the best forward departments in Europe. With such grand individual talent on display, one expected the team to break set new goalscoring records.

However, the story has been far from the fairytale initially expected. El Chiringuito TV brings to the fore three names from the aforementioned list whom the club now consider no longer untouchable, thus opening the window for them to leave in the coming transfer windows.

1. Ansu Fati

The La Masia graduate and anointed heir to Lionel Messi enjoyed a stellar start to his Barcelona career before injuries marred his growth. After a rocky road back, the youngster has gotten over his fitness hurdle but has struggled for form ever since.

Except for his winning goal against Intercity, Fati has been average at best since the return of club football. His name may come as the most surprising one on the list, yet is understandable.

2. Ferran Torres

Signed from Manchester City for close to €55 million, the Spaniard has struggled to live up to the price tag since his move one year ago.

In his first season back at La Liga, he scored four goals and provided four assists in 18 games for the Catalans. His finishing was lamentable throughout the season, but there was a feeling that he added a special element to the team with his movements of the ball.

This season, however, he has been a ghost of his usual self. In 15 games so far, he has only two goal contributions and has struggled to leave a mark even with his off-the-ball contributions. If his performances continue the same way, it may not be long before he is asked to pack his bags.

3. Raphinha

The Brazilian has probably been the best of the three players on the list. Coming to Barcelona, Raphinha was forced to shift from his usual position on the right wing to the left side, thus prolonging his adaptation period at the club.

When on the field, he has been above-average with his distribution and movement but sub-par in finishing. He could have the lowest chances of the three to leave, but that does not imply that he is close to the level expected of him in Catalonia.