3 players Barcelona could sign in the summer

As the 2018-19 season comes to a fag end across a host of top European leagues, the attention seemingly turns to the transfer market. The European elites are bracing themselves for an upcoming transfer window and FC Barcelona again could be in for high-profile acquisitions.

The Blaugrana giants have clinched their second successive LaLiga title but a shocking Champions League elimination at the hands of Liverpool might take them back to the drawing board.

The Champions League exit has cast doubt over Ernesto Valverde's stay, while there is big speculation about exits of Samuel Umtiti, Malcom and Philippe Coutinho, after quite a disappointing campaign.

We may see an overhaul taking place at Barcelona in the summer and the Spanish champions might be in for the acquisitions of some of the high profile players around.

On that note, let us take a look at the three players for whom Barcelona could swoop in the upcoming transfer window.

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#3 Luka Jovic

Chelsea v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Europa League Semi Final : Second Leg

Serbian striker Luka Jovic has been a revelation for Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt this season. He has been in blistering form all season and has found the back of the net 27 times and has provided 6 assists in all competitions.

He could be an astute acquisition for Barcelona given he is young and could fit in 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 also. Jovic could be an ideal replacement in terms of a long time for Luis Suarez.

The earlier reports stated that the German side has set a price tag of £40 million on their thriving center forward. However, sealing his upmarket services is not going to be an easy task by all means as other European elites Liverpool and Real Madrid are also in the hunt for the Serbian.

#2 Nicolas Pepe

FC Porto v Lille - Algarve Cup

The French-born Ivorian has been one of the top performing strikers in the 2018-19 campaign. Losc Lille's Nicolas Pepe has scored 21 goals and has 11 assists to his name in all competitions this season.

Pepe boasts of an immense attacking skillset while gifted dribbling skills and astute proficiency front of goal add immensely to his reputation. He has been the pioneer behind LOSC Lille's second place finish in Ligue 1 this season. Along with Barcelona, Pepe has attracted the interest of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Earlier reports stated that the French side demands €80 million for their attacking star.

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#1 Matthijs de Ligt

Willem II v Ajax - Dutch Toto KNVB Cup Final

Ajax's skipper Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as the best young center back in the world after a series of thumping performances for the Dutch side and has clinched the prestigious Golden Boy award. Recent reports insist that Barcelona are in pole position to avail his high profile services.

The Dutch center back is gifted with immense passing attributes along with remarkable tackling skills and colossus presence in the air. Despite his very young age, Matthijs de Ligt has already surpassed some outstanding milestones as he is already a regular first team starter, Europa League runner-up, Champions League semi-finalist and Netherlands international.

He has often been hailed as an ideal replacement for Gerard Pique and he would reunite with Frenkie de Jong if he joins Barcelona.