Barcelona dream squad for next season, featuring five new signings

Barcelona are setting themselves up for a huge summer transfer window with a number of new faces expected to come into the squad as Xavi Hernandez continues his rebuild.

Erling Haaland remains the utmost priority for the Catalan giants and the groundwork is being laid to lure him to Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund. The manager is believed to have travelled to Germany to speak to the striker himself, while a mammoth contract is being prepared.

At the same time, the Blaugrana are also believed to be closing in on the signing of AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie on a free transfer. The 25-year-old would add a different element to the midfield department with his all-round abilities.

Andreas Christensen could also be headed to Camp Nou on a Bosman deal, with reports claiming that the Dane has already completed his medical and a move is being finalised. His Chelsea teammate, Cesar Azpilicueta, is also among those expected to arrive at Barça in the summer.

Apart from these four, another right-back, Noussair Mazraoui could also join the Catalans, with the Ajax defender also out of contract in the summer.

Given that Xavi had already strengthened his squad in January and with some of the injured players likely to return as well, he would have a star-studded roster for the next summer in case Barcelona get the deals for the aforementioned five players across the line.

Xavi’s dream Barcelona squad with five new signings

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to remain the first-choice goalkeeper with young Arnau Tenas providing cover between the sticks for the Blaugrana. Gerard Pique and Ronald Araujo would likely be the starting centre-backs while Christensen and Eric Garcia will add depth.

The right-back spot could be filled with options as Sergino Dest has shown major improvements of late, while Dani Alves is set for a contract extension. With Mazraoui and Azpilicueta potentially arriving, Xavi will be spoilt for choices.

Jordi Alba is likely to continue as the preferred left-back with Azpilicueta offering cover on that side of the backline as well for the Catalans.

The midfield trifecta of Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri could be the preferred first-choice for the Barcelona manager. Busquets will have the incoming Kessie, Nico Gonzalez and Gavi would provide cover in the centre of the park.

Haaland would be the undisputed starter should he arrive at Camp Nou, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being the backup option. Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati could be preferred on the right and left flanks, respectively, with Adama Traore and Ez Abde being cover for the duo in the positions.