Barcelona open to selling three strikers ahead of the 2022/23 season

Barcelona have been overwhelmed by the success of their January signings, with Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang and Ferran Torres, in particular, quickly becoming vital cogs to Xavi’s attacking unit.

According to a report from Diario Sport, the early success of these two individuals have led Barcelona to reconsider the future of their other attacking players ahead of the new season.

Three players in the form of Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite and Luuk de Jong are facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou. It is apparent none of them has managed to cement a place in the starting eleven under Xavi, despite proving to be useful when called upon.

Braithwaite, for one, had enjoyed a great start to the season before picking up an unfortunate injury. And with the World Cup just around the corner, he could depart in the summer in an attempt to secure regular game-time.

Luuk de Jong, meanwhile, had an excellent start to 2022. But he is not rated highly by the Barcelona hierarchy and could fall further down the pecking order in the new season,

It could compel Barcelona not to activate the option to purchase him on a permanent deal in the summer, meaning the Dutchman could be headed for a return to Barcelona.

One other forward likely to leave Camp Nou in the summer is Memphis Depay. The former Olympique Lyon star is a curious case at Barcelona as he is by far the most valued forward among the three.

Memphis may have fallen behind Aubameyang in the pecking order, but his tally of ten goals in 20 league games makes him one of the most productive players at Barça this campaign.

It could make it easier for the Catalans to find a suitor for Depay, with Tottenham Hotspur among the clubs interested in the services. The former Manchester United starlet could be keen on reviving his career elsewhere after a brief spell in Catalonia.