The Spanish giants are in the process of getting rid of a number of senior players in a bid to reduce their crippling debts
Barcelona's big summer clear-out has begun, with club president Joan Laporta aiming to reduce the first-team wage bill significantly to free up funds for new signings.
The Blaugrana posted debts of €1.35 billion (£1.16bn/$1.42bn) in 2021, and have since been taking drastic steps to balance their books, with Laporta having been given permission to sell 49.9 per cent of the club's Licensing and Merchandising (BLM).
Barca have also agreed a deal to sell a large portion of their income from La Liga's television rights as they seek to raise the €600 million necessary for club operations to return to normal.
They will, however, also be required to sell a number of senior stars to ease salary costs and register new players, but who are they prepared to sacrifice? GOAL takes a look…
Getty ImagesLISTED: Frenkie de Jong
Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who initially joined Barca from Ajax for €75m (£65m/$79m) in 2019, has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old has publicly insisted that he wants to remain at Camp Nou, and Xavi is reluctant to lose one of his prized assets, but the head coach also reportedly accepts the club may have no choice but to cash in.
GOAL has learned that United are close to agreeing a €65m (£56m/$68m) fee with Barca plus add-ons. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also interested in the midfielder and will challenge United for the player.
AdvertisementGettyLISTED: Sergino Dest
United States men's national team star Sergino Dest is another player to have made the step from Ajax to Barca, but hasn't quite been able to establish himself as a key first-team player in the same way that De Jong has.
The 21-year-old has racked up 71 appearances for the Blaugrana over the past two years, but many of those outings have come from the bench, and it has been reported that the club are now looking to get back their initial €25m (£22m/$26m) investment amid interest from the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Sevilla.
GettyLISTED: Samuel Umtiti
France centre-half Samuel Umtiti has been on Barca's books for the last six years, and did his part to help ease their financial woes in January as he agreed to a contract extension on significantly reduced wages.
That move was also made to ensure that the club could register Ferran Torres, with Umtiti now being lined up for an exit, either on a permanent or loan deal, amid reported links to Fiorentina in Italy.
GettyLOANED: Clement Lenglet
Clement Lenglet has completed his loan move from Barcelona to Tottenham, becoming the latest summer signing for the north London outfit.
Lenglet is under contract at Barca until 2026, but has fallen down the pecking order under Xavi Hernandez, prompting the defender to seek a new challenge.