Four Premier League players who could be on Barcelona’s radar as free agents in the summer – report

Gavi’s ACL injury while on international duty with Spain has put a massive dent in Barcelona’s season, who were actively defending their La Liga title.

Fermin Lopez’s performances have dipped massively since then, while Oriol Romeu looks incredibly uncomfortable against most teams at this point. Ball retention has become a huge issue for the team, causing turnovers in dangerous positions, leading to several goals conceded.

Xavi has, therefore, requested the board to sign another midfielder. If Barcelona find space in their wage bill, they will definitely try to sign one in the winter, but they will also continue their search beyond the January window.

As of now, there are several talented players across the top five leagues that are set to become free agents in the summer, including four in the Premier League, who could be on Barcelona’s radar, as per Mundo Deportivo.

Namely, Tomas Soucek, Pablo Fornals, Thiago Alcantara, and Jorginho.

Soucek & Fornals | West Ham

Both playing for West Ham right now, the duo are set to become free agents come the summer. The Hammers will definitely try to extend their deal, though.

That said, Soucek and Fornals are very different players.

The former is a hardworking box-to-box midfielder who loves to make third man runs, crashing the box as an extra forward. He is also a solid ball-winners, and makes over three recoveries per game.

Fornals, on the other hand, is an attacking-midfielder who can also ply his trade on the left-wing. His close control, agility, and ball-retention make his profile nearly perfect for Xavi’s four midfielders tactic.

Thiago | Liverpool

A name Barcelona know all too well, Thiago is also set for a Bosman move in the summer if Liverpool choose not to extend his contract beyond this season.

The Spaniard has not played a single minute for Jurgen Klopp’s men this season due to injury, but is expected to make a return on the pitch come 2024.

Thiago was expected to be Xavi’s replacement back in 2013, but could end up playing under him more than a decade later.

Jorginho | Arsenal

A pivot by trade, Jorginho has one of the closest profiles to Sergio Busquets apart from maybe Rodri.

Now at Arsenal, the Italian could leave the Gunners as a free agent move in the summer. He was initially playing second fiddle to Thomas Partey, but has had his position taken away in the team after the arrival of more midfielders in Kai Havertz and Declan Rice.