Barcelona will focus on rebuilding their injured roster for the next chapter after finishing third this season. Despite the club's debt, new faces in the locker room are expected if they are serious about competing for big honors next season. The Catalan giants could see a flurry of transfer activity in the coming days, with Barcelona expected to announce between three and four new additions. According to various reports, the first players to arrive are expected to be Eric Garcia and Sergio Aguero. The two free agents are expected to complete their moves soon after Saturday's Champions League final. Memphis Depay is the last name on the list. The Dutchman has been in discussion with Barca for some time, but he has other options and is awaiting the outcome of Ronald Koeman's situation. However, recent reports reflect that the Blaugranas are going to sign the Dutchman anyway.
How could Barcelona line up with the new arrivals?
The future of Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele remains uncertain at the Camp Nou as newly-appointed president Joan Laporta has asked them to take a salary cut if they want to stay. The talks are still going with both attackers being linked with several clubs. Dembele will have just one year remaining in his contract and if he doesn’t agree to a new deal, the club will be forced to sell him. Their departure would allow newcomers to take their place in the starting lineup.
Aguero could become a possible replacement for Luis Suarez, who left Barcelona to join Atletico Madrid, where he played a major role in the club's La Liga victory. Messi and Suarez formed one of the best duos in football history at Camp Nou, which may be replicated in some way with Aguero this season.
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Depay, who plays as a striker at Lyon, has scored 20 goals in 37 games for the French side, helping them qualify for the Europa League. However, Depay has the ability to play on the wings as well, making him a versatile forward. Let’s check out how they could fit together at Barcelona next season.
Goalkeeper - Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Right-back - Sergino Dest
Right centre-back - Eric Garcia
Left centre-back - Clement Lenglet
Left-back - Jordi Alba
Defensive midfielder - Sergio Busquets
Central midfielder - Frenkie De Jong
Central midfielder - Pedri
Right-winger - Lionel Messi
Striker - Sergio Aguero
Left-winger - Memphis Depay
Ter Stegen
Sergino Dest Eric Garcia Clement Lenglet Jordi Alba
Sergio Busquets
De Jong Pedri
Lionel Messi Sergio Aguero Memphis Depay
This is an ideal lineup that could be deployed by Barcelona next season. According to various reports, Lionel Messi has decided to stay at the club after handling the club a burofax last season to leave. Barcelona are also interested in signing a left-back as well. Jose Gaya is the prime candidate to replace Jordi Alba. Real Betis right-back Emerson is also being called up by Barca and if the club decides to sign him permanently, he could play between Sergino Dest for the right-back spot.
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