As Barcelona prepares to conclude a triumphant season this weekend with a clash against Athletic Bilbao, head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco are already hard at work planning for the future. Following a remarkable campaign that saw Barça clinch a domestic treble — the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga — and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in a decade, the club is eager to maintain momentum.
To do so, the board is preparing to part ways with underperforming players, clearing space for fresh signings. Flick has presented Deco with a list of four high-priority targets ahead of the summer transfer window. Key reinforcements are being eyed across several areas of the pitch, beginning with the goalkeeper position.
With Wojciech Szczesny yet to accept a contract renewal and Iñaki Peña expected to move on, Barcelona is searching for a new number one. According to El Nacional, doubts about Marc-André ter Stegen’s long-term fitness have also prompted this search. Espanyol’s Juan García is currently the frontrunner, while Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) and Mike Maignan (AC Milan) are also being closely monitored.
In defense, the club is bracing for potential changes. Ronald Araújo is a candidate for sale, with his departure expected to fetch a substantial transfer fee. Andreas Christensen may also leave as his contract winds down. With Jonathan Tah seemingly Bayern Munich-bound, Ajax’s rising star Jorrel Hato has emerged as a top alternative, valued for his adaptability, age, and relatively modest price.
Although Eric García has made strides at right-back, the coaching staff still sees the need for a more specialized option. Vanderson and Andrei Rațiu are among the leading candidates for the role.
Up front, revamping the attack is a major priority. With Robert Lewandowski nearing the twilight of his career, a successor is needed. Julián Álvarez, who has impressed at Atlético Madrid, has been identified as the top target. However, other prominent names remain in the mix, including Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyökeres.
With a clear strategy in place and a high-stakes transfer window looming, Barcelona is poised to make bold moves in the market — all with the goal of building on a resurgent season and reinforcing their position among Europe’s elite.
